1998 Chevrolet Prizm LSi, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Power Window Master Switch Continuity Test

Disconnect power window master switch connector. Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between specified power window master switch terminals with switch in specified position. See POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH CONTINUITYΒ  table. See Fig 1 . If continuity does not exist at specified terminals, replace power window master switch.

POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH CONTINUITY

Application & Position (1) Terminals No.
Master Switch Locked & Unlocked
UP 1, 10 & 11; 3, 4 & 5
OFF 1, 3, 4 & 5
DOWN 1, 3 & 4; 5, 10 & 11
Front Passenger's Switch
Locked
UP 10, 11 & 14
OFF 6 & 14
DOWN 6, 10 & 11
Unlocked
UP 3, 4 & 6; 10, 11 & 14
OFF 3, 4, 6 & 14
DOWN 3, 4 & 14; 6, 10 & 11
Left Rear Switch
Locked
UP 9, 10 & 11
OFF 9 & 12
DOWN 10, 11 & 12
Unlocked
UP 3, 4 & 12; 9, 10 & 11
OFF 3, 4, 9 & 12
DOWN 3, 4 & 9; 10, 11 & 12
Right Rear Switch
Locked
UP 8, 10 & 11
OFF 8 & 13
DOWN 10, 11 & 13
Unlocked
UP 3, 4 & 13; 8, 10 & 11
OFF 3, 4, 8 & 13
DOWN 3, 4 & 8; 10, 11 & 13
(1) See Fig 1 .
Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Master Switch Terminals
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