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.
1998 Chevrolet Prizm LSi, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Functional Test
NOTE:
If system does not function as specified, go to appropriate symptom test under SYMPTOM TESTS
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- Turn ignition switch to ON position. Depress left front window switch in power window master switch to DOWN position and then pull to UP position. Left front window should open and then close.
- Depress right front window switch in power window master switch to DOWN position and then pull to UP position. Right front window should open and then close.
- Depress left rear power window switch in power window master switch to DOWN position and then pull to UP position. Left rear window should open and then close.
- Depress right rear power window switch in power window master switch to DOWN position and then pull to UP position. Right rear window should open and then close.
- Depress right front power window switch in right front door to DOWN position and then pull to UP position. Right front window should open and then close.
- Depress left rear power window switch in left rear door to DOWN position and then pull to UP position. Left rear window should open and then close.
- Depress right rear power window switch in right rear door to DOWN position and then pull to UP position. Right rear window should open and then close.
- Depress window lock switch in power window master switch to LOCK position. Open and close all windows using power window master switch and then each individual window switch located in each door. Left front window should open and then close. All other windows should not operate.
- Firmly depress left front window switch in power window master switch to DOWN position and release. Left front window should open automatically to fully open position.
- After performing appropriate symptom test(s) and making repairs, repeat FUNCTIONAL TEST to ensure system is operational.
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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.