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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2011CHEVY EXPRESS G1500, VAN CARGO, 4.3 XREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTHEATED GLASS/DEFOGGERSFIXED AND MOVEABLE WINDOWSDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONCOMPONENT TESTING
2011 Chevrolet Chevy Express G1500, Van Cargo, 4.3 X
Component Testing
2011 Chevrolet Chevy Express G1500, Van Cargo, 4.3 XSECTION Component Testing
Driver Window Switch
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver window switch.
- Test for infinite resistance between the control terminals A and D and the B+ circuit terminal C with the RF switch in the INACTIVE position.
- If less than the specified value, replace the driver window switch.
- Test for less than 2 Ξ© between the control terminal A and the B+ circuit terminal C with the RF switch in the UP position.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.
- Test for less than 2 Ξ© between the control terminal D and the B+ circuit terminal C with the RF switch in the DOWN position.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.
- Test for infinite resistance between the control terminals G and H and the B+ circuit terminal C with the driver switch in the INACTIVE position.
- If less than the specified value, replace the driver window switch.
- Test for less than 2 Ξ© between the control terminal G and the B+ circuit terminal C with the switch in the UP position.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.
- Test for less than 2 Ξ© between the control terminal H and the B+ circuit terminal C with the switch in the DOWN position.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.
Passenger Window Switch
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the passenger window switch.
- Test for infinite resistance between the control terminals G and F and the B+ terminal A with the switch in the INACTIVE position.
- If less than the specified value, replace the window switch.
- Test for less than 2 Ξ© between the control terminal G and the B+ terminal A with the switch in the UP position.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the window switch.
- Test for less than 2 Ξ© between the control terminal F and the B+ terminal A with the switch in the DOWN position.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the window switch.
Window Motor
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate window motor.
- Install a 25 A fused jumper wire between the control terminal A and 12 V. Momentarily install a jumper wire between the control terminal B and ground. The window motor should perform the UP/DOWN function.
- If the function does not perform as specified, replace the window motor.
- Reverse the jumper wires; the window motor should perform the DOWN/UP function.
- If the function does not perform as specified, replace the window motor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.