Power Window Switch Malfunction - Front

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Power Window Switch Malfunction - Front
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Ignition ON, with a scan tool, observe the appropriate window switch parameters for the driver and front passenger window switches while activating all window switches to the UP, DOWN, and EXPRESS positions.

  • If the readings do not change as the switches are activated, replace the appropriate door control module.
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative power window motor.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5.0 ohms between the power window motor ground circuit terminal 4 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Ignition ON, test for B+ between the B+ circuit terminal 3 and ground.
    • If less than the specified range, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  4. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the inoperative power window motor.
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