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Schematic Reference: Power Window Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views

DEFINITION: This diagnostic table is for problems with front power windows only. Refer to Power Window Inoperative - Passenger Door for rear window diagnostics.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

Verify that a front power window is inoperative.

Do both front power windows operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Disconnect the suspect window motor. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
  3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuits of the suspect window motor.
  4. Press the appropriate window switch up and down while observing the test lamp.

Did the test lamp illuminate when the window was commanded up or commanded down?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Did the test lamp illuminate when the window was commanded up and commanded down?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

5

Test the control circuits to the window motor for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the window motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

7

Inspect for poor connections at the master window switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

8

Repair the short to ground in one of the control circuits to the suspect window motor. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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9

Replace the master window switch. Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the defective window motor. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2