Left Window Inoperative, Right Window Operates Normally

1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV Van PassengerSECTION Left Window Inoperative, Right Window Operates Normally
  1. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Backprobe left window motor with a test light from terminal "A" (Brown wire) to ground. Press left window switch to DOWN position. If test light does not illuminate, check for open in Brown wire or poor connection at left window switch connector terminal "F" (Brown wire). If connection is okay, replace left window switch.
  2. If test light illuminates, backprobe left window motor with a test light from terminal "B" (Dark Blue wire) to ground. Press left window switch to UP position. If test light does not illuminate, check for open in Dark Blue wire or poor connection at left window switch connector terminal "C" (Dark Blue wire). If connection is okay, replace left window switch. If test light illuminates, check for poor connection at left window motor. If connection is okay, replace left window motor.
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