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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1331 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE - ALL
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Power Windows Inoperative - All
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Power Windows Inoperative - All
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Power Windows Inoperative - All
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Power Window Schematics Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you review the Power Windows Description and Operation? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Doors |
| 2 | Verify that the all power windows inoperative fault is present. Do the power windows operate normally? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 |
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Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
| 4 | Connect a test lamp between the 30 A power fuse voltage circuit of the driver window switch and the ground circuit of the driver window switch. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 |
| 5 | Test the 30 A power fuse voltage circuit of the driver window switch for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Connect a test lamp between the 10 A gauge fuse voltage supply circuit to the power window relay and a good ground. Did the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Test the 10 A gauge fuse voltage supply circuit to the power window relay for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver window switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 10 |
| 9 | Repair the open in the ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 12 | - |
| 10 | Replace the driver window switch. Refer to Power Window Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 12 | - |
| 11 | Replace the power window relay. Refer to Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center)
or Relay Replacement (Attached to a Wire Harness)
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 12 | - |
| 12 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |
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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.