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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2011ESCALADE BASE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEFIXED AND MOVEABLE WINDOWSDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTION (RPO X88/Z88)CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2011 Cadillac Escalade Base, AWD
Circuit/System Testing
2011 Cadillac Escalade Base, AWDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
Driver Window Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the driver door lock/window switch.
- Test for less than 15 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal 6 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 a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ignition OFF, connect the X1 harness connector at the driver door lock/window switch.
- Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Driver LF Window Switch parameters while using the driver power window switch. The parameter should change between Off, Up, Down and Express Down.
- If the value does not change, replace the driver door lock/window switch.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver window motor.
- Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal A and control circuit terminal B.
- Ignition ON, command the driver window UP and DOWN by using the driver window switch. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
- If the test lamp is always OFF during either of the commands, test either control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the driver door lock/window switch.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test either control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the driver door lock/window switch.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the driver window motor.
Passenger Window Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the passenger door lock/window switch.
- Test for less than 15 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal 6 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 a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ignition OFF, connect the X1 harness connector at the passenger door lock/window switch.
- Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Passenger Window Switch parameters while using the passenger power window switch. The parameter should change between Off, Up, Down and Express Down.
- If the value does not change, replace the passenger door lock/window switch.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the passenger window motor.
- Ignition ON, test for less than 1 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 passenger door lock/window switch.
- Test for less than 1 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 passenger door lock/window switch.
- Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal A and control circuit terminal B.
- Command the passenger window UP and DOWN by using the passenger door lock/window switch. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
- If the test lamp is always OFF during either of the commands, test either control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the passenger door lock/window switch.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the passenger window motor.
Rear Passenger Window Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate rear window switch.
- Test for less than 10 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal F 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 G 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 greater than 9V between the control circuit terminal D and ground.
- If less than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Test for greater than 9V between the signal circuit terminal C and ground while commanding the rear window DOWN with a scan tool.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Test for greater than 9V between the signal circuit terminal A and ground while commanding the rear window UP with a scan tool.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at rear window switch and disconnect the harness connector at the rear window motor.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and control circuit terminal B.
- Ignition ON, command the rear window UP and DOWN by using the rear window switch. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
- If the test lamp is always OFF during either of the commands, test either control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the rear window switch.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test either control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the rear window switch.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the rear window motor.
NOTE:
Verify the rear windows are enabled by pressing the rear window lockout switch on the driver master control.
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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.