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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2013REGAL TURBO PREMIUM, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 142 (FIXED AND MOVEABLE WINDOWS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard Trans
Circuit/System Testing
2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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Both Front Windows Inoperative
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S79D window switch-driver.
- Disconnect the harness connector at the M74D window motor-driver
- Disconnect the harness connector at the M74P window motor-passenger
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal listed below and ground.
- B+ circuit terminal 2-M74D window motor-driver
- B+ circuit terminal 2-M74P window motor-passenger
- If the test lamp does not illuminate and the B+ circuit fuse is open, test each B+ circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test for a shorted front M74 window motor.
- Test for 5-10 V between the serial data circuit terminal listed below and ground.
- Serial data circuit terminal 4-M74D window motor-driver
- Serial data circuit terminal 5-S79D window switch-driver
- Serial data circuit terminal 4-M74P window motor-passenger
- If less than the specified range, test each serial data circuit for a short to ground.
- If all circuits test normal, test for a shorted front M74 window motor or a shorted S79D window switch-driver
Single Front Window Motor Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate front M74 window motor.
- After 10 minutes, test for less than 10 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Test for 5-10 V between the serial data circuit terminal 4 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the serial data circuit for a short to voltage.
- If less than the specified range, test the serial data circuit for an open/high resistance.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the front M74 window motor.
Rear Window Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate rear S79 window switch.
- Test for less than 5 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 8 and ground
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Test for 5-10 V between the serial data circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the serial data circuit for a short to voltage.
- If less than the specified range, test the serial data circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the rear S79 window switch.
- Disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate rear M74 window motor.
- Test for less than 5 Ξ© between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
- 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 rear S79 window switch.
- Test for less than 5 Ξ© between the control circuit terminal B and ground.
- 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 rear S79 window switch.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and control circuit terminal B.
- Ignition ON, command the rear window UP and DOWN using the S79R window switch-rear. The test lamp should briefly illuminate when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate during either of the commands, test both control circuits for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the rear S79 window switch.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the rear M74 window motor.
Driver Window Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S79D window switch-driver.
- After 10 minutes, test for less than 10 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify that the scan tool Driver Window Main Control Down Switch parameter is Inactive.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 7 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the M74D window motor-driver.
- Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 7 and ground. Verify that the scan tool Driver Window Main Control Down Switch parameter is Active.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the M74D window motor-driver.
- Verify that the scan tool Driver Window Main Control Up Switch parameter is Inactive.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 8 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the M74D window motor-driver.
- Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 8 and ground. Verify that the scan tool Driver Window Main Control Up Switch parameter is Active.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the M74D window motor-driver.
- Verify the scan tool Driver Window Main Control Express Switch parameter is Inactive.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 6 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the M74D window motor-driver.
- Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 6 and ground, verify the scan tool Driver Window Main Control Express Switch parameter is Active.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the M74D window motor-driver.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the S79D window switch-driver.
Driver Switches Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S79D window switch-driver.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 4 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Test for 5-10 V between the serial data circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the serial data circuit for a short to voltage.
- If less than the specified range, test the serial data circuit for an open/high resistance.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the S79D window switch-driver.
Passenger Window Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S79P window switch-passenger.
- Test for less than 10 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify that the scan tool Passenger Window Switch at Door parameter is Inactive.
- If the value is Up, test the signal circuit terminal 8 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the M74P window motor-passenger.
- If the value is Down, test the signal circuit terminal 7 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the M74P window motor-passenger.
- Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 8 and ground, verify that the scan tool Passenger Window Switch at Door parameter is Up.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the M74P window motor-passenger.
- Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 7 and ground, verify that the scan tool Passenger Window Switch at Door parameter is Down.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the M74P window motor-passenger.
- Test for greater than 10 V between the signal circuit terminal 6 and ground.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the 74P window motor-passenger.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the S79P window switch-passenger.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.