Circuit/System Description

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Circuit/System Description

The front and rear power windows are controlled by the driver door lock/window switch and passenger door lock/window switch. The driver door lock/window switch and passenger door lock/window switch each contain power window switches that are integrated into the module. The driver door lock/window switch contains the master power window switches that control all power window operations. The power window switch contained in the passenger door lock/window switch controls the front passenger window operation only.

When the driver power window switch is activated to a desired position, the driver door lock/window switch examines the request and checks for messages from other vehicle control modules prohibiting window movement. If no prohibitive messages have been received, the driver door lock/window switch will send a serial data message to the driver door window motor to move the window to the desired position.

When the driver door lock/window switch receives a request to operate the right side passenger windows from the master switch, a serial data message is sent to the passenger door lock/window switch. The passenger door lock/window switch examines the request and checks for messages from other vehicle control modules prohibiting the window movement. If no prohibitive messages have been received, the passenger door lock/window switch will send a serial data message to the appropriate window motor to move the window as requested.

When the driver door lock/window switch receives a request to operate a rear window from the master switch, a serial data message is sent to the BCM. The BCM examines the request and checks for messages from other vehicle control modules prohibiting the window movement. If no prohibitive messages have been received, the BCM will send a serial data message to the appropriate rear window switch which will command the window motor as requested.

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