• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Main Power Window Switch Voltage Supply | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | -- | -- |
Rear Window Lockout Switch Control | 2 | 2 | -- | -- |
Rear Window Switch Control | 2 | 2 | 2 | -- |
Front Window Motor Control | 1 | 1 | 1 | -- |
Rear Window Motor Control | 2 | 2 | 2 | -- |
Main Power Window Switch Ground | -- | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | -- |
1. Front Power Window Inoperative 2. Rear Power Window Inoperative |
The power window system will operate any time the ignition is the ACC or RUN position. The main power window switch located in the console contains individual window switches for each of the power windows. All windows may be controlled up and down from the main power window switch. The individual rear passenger power window switches will only control the up and down operation of their respective power window.
Each power window contains a reversible power window motor. The direction the window travels is dependent upon the polarity of the supply voltage. By reversing polarity of the supply voltage the window motor will move up or down. Each power window motor is internally circuit breaker protected.
Battery voltage is supplied to the main power window switch through the accessory voltage supply circuit. The main power window switch also receives a constant ground source. The power window motor control circuits are connected to ground through the normally closed up and down contacts of the main power window switch. When the main power window switch is placed in the down position, the power window motor down control circuit is switched to 12 volts which is applied to the down side of the power window motor. Since the other side of the power window motor is connected to ground through the normally closed contacts of the up switch, the window travels down. By placing the power window switch in the up position, the polarity of the power window motor is reversed and the window travels up.
The driver's window switch has an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered completely without holding the switch. The switch is labeled AUTO. Press the bottom of the switch part way and release it and the driver's window will open a small amount. Press the switch all the way down and release it and the window will go completely down automatically.
To stop the window while it is lowering, press and release the top of the switch.
• | There is a circuit breaker found in the power window motor. After 30 seconds of continuous voltage being applied the circuit breaker will open. |
• | The power window motor is a bi-directional motor. When voltage and ground are reversed the motor will reverse direction. |
⇒ | If all power windows are inoperative, refer to All Power Windows Inoperative. |
⇒ | If the front driver door window or front passenger door window is inoperative, refer to Front Power Windows Inoperative. |
⇒ | If the left rear door window or right rear door window is inoperative, refer to Rear Power Windows Inoperative. |
⇒ | If both rear door windows are inoperative, refer to Rear Window Lockout Switch Malfunction. |
⇒ | If the driver's window fails to roll completely down, replace the Main Power Window Switch. |
⇒ | If both rear passenger windows continue to function, test or replace the Main Power Window Switch. |
⇒ | If both rear windows are inoperative, test or replace the Main Power Window Switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance. If the POWER WNDW circuit breaker is open, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit test normal, test or replace the Underhood Fuse Block. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test of replace the Main Power Window Switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test of replace the Main Power Window Switch. |
⇒ | If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test for a short to ground on either control circuit. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the Main Power Window Switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the Main Power Window Switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the Main Power Window Switch. |
⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate and the Rear Window Lockout Switch is CLOSED, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance. |
⇒ | If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test for a short to ground on either control circuit. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the Main Power Window Switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the test or appropriate rear door window switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the appropriate rear door window switch. |
⇒ | If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test for a short to ground on either control circuit. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate rear door Window Switch. |
⇒ | If less than infinite resistance, replace the Main Power Window switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the Main Power Window switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the Main Power Window switch. |
⇒ | If less than infinite resistance, replace the Main Power Window switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the Main Power Window switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the Main Power Window switch. |
⇒ | If less than infinite resistance, replace the Main Power Window switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the Main Power Window switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the Main Power Window switch. |
⇒ | If less than infinite resistance, replace the Main Power Window switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the Main Power Window switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the Main Power Window switch. |
⇒ | If less than infinite resistance, replace the appropriate rear window switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the appropriate rear window switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the appropriate rear window switch. |
⇒ | If the function does not perform as specified, replace the appropriate Window Motor. |
⇒ | If the function does not perform as specified, replace the appropriate Window Motor. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.