Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Resetting the Power Window Control Unit: Procedure
Reset the power window control unit after doing any of the following actions:
- Power window regulator replacement, removal, or installation.
- Glass run channel replacement, removal, or installation.
- Door glass replacement, removal, or installation.
- Power window master switch replacement.
- Front passenger's power window switch replacement.
- Left rear and/or right rear power window switch replacement.
- Power is disconnected from the power window master switch, front passenger's power window switch, left rear power window switch, or right rear power window switch while the power window timer is ON.
If the front passenger's power window has lost power when the vehicle off timer is ON, it cannot be operated from the driver's switch and must be reset from the front passenger's power window switch.
Without HDS
- Power Window Control Unit - Reset
1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode
2. Move the power window all the way down with the driver's window DOWN switch
3. Open the driver's door.
NOTE:Steps 4-7 must be done within 5 seconds of each other
4. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
5. Press and hold the power window DOWN switch
6. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode
7. Release the power window DOWN switch
8. Repeat step 4-7 three more times
9. Wait at least 1 second
10. Confirm that AUTO UP and AUTO DOWN do not work. If AUTO UP and DOWN work, go back to step 1
11. Move the power window all the way down with the power window DOWN switch
12. Pull up and hold the power window UP switch until the window reaches the fully closed position, then continue to hold the switch for at least 1 second
13. Confirm that the power window control unit is reset by using the driver's window AUTO UP and AUTO DOWN functions:
- If the window still does not work in AUTO, repeat the procedure several times, paying close attention to the 5 seconds time limit between steps.
- If the window still does not work, refer to the master switch input test.
With HDS
- Power Window Control Unit - Reset
1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) .
2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then enter the vehicle's VIN and mileage at the prompts.
3. Select BODY ELECTRICAL from the SYSTEM SELECTION MENU.
4. From the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, select POWER WINDOWS.
5. From the MODE MENU, select ADJUSTMENT.
6. From the ADJUSTMENT MENU, select POWER WINDOW RESET FOR DRIVER SIDE (PASSENGER SIDE).
7. Follow the prompts on the screen.
8. Confirm that the power window control unit is reset by using the power window AUTO UP and AUTO DOWN function.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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