Component Testing

2019 Chevrolet Express 2500 Base, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0L Eng VIN GSECTION Component Testing
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M74 Window Motor - Test

  1. Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off
  2. Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector: M74 Window Motor
  3. Connect a 25 A fused jumper wire between the test points: Control terminal 1 & B+
  4. Momentarily connect a jumper wire between the test points: Control terminal 2 & Ground

    Reverse the jumper wires 2 times between the terminals.

    Verify the component works as specified: M74 Window Motor = Up & Down

    • If not the specified state 

      Replace the component:M74 Window Motor

    • Go to next step: If the specified state 
  5. All OK.

S79P Window Switch - Passenger - Test

  1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79P Window Switch - Passenger
  3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:
    • Ignition terminal A & Control terminal D - SwitchNot Pressed
    • Ignition terminal A & Control terminal H - SwitchNot Pressed
    • If less than infinite resistance 

      Replace the component: S79P Window Switch - Passenger

    • Go to next step: If infinite resistance 
  4. Test for less than 3 ohms between the test points:
    • Control terminal D & Control terminal F - Switch - Not Pressed
    • Control terminal H & Control terminal G - Switch - Not Pressed
    • If 3 ohms or greater 

      Replace the component: S79P Window Switch - Passenger

    • Go to next step: If less than 3 ohms 
  5. Operate the component: S79P Window Switch - Passenger - Pressed & Pulled
  6. Test for less than 3 ohms between the test points:
    • Ignition terminal A & Control terminal F
    • Ignition terminal A & Control terminal G
    • If 3 ohms or greater 

      Replace the component: S79P Window Switch - Passenger

    • Go to next step: If less than 3 ohms 
  7. All OK.

S79D Window Switch - Driver - Test

  1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79D Window Switch - Driver
  3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:
    • Ignition terminal C & Control terminal A - SwitchNot Pressed
    • Ignition terminal C & Control terminal D - SwitchNot Pressed
    • Ignition terminal C & Control terminal G - SwitchNot Pressed
    • Ignition terminal C & Control terminal H - SwitchNot Pressed
    • If less than infinite resistance 

      Replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver

    • Go to next step: If infinite resistance 
  4. Test for less than 3 ohms between the test points:
    • Ground terminal F & Control terminal A - SwitchNot Pressed
    • Ground terminal F & Control terminal D - SwitchNot Pressed
    • Ground terminal F & Control terminal G - SwitchNot Pressed
    • Ground terminal F & Control terminal H - SwitchNot Pressed
    • If 3 ohms or greater 

      Replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver

    • Go to next step: If less than 3 ohms 
  5. Operate the component: Driver Left Front Window Switch - Pressed & Pulled
  6. Test for less than 3 ohms between the test points:
    • Ignition terminal C & Control terminal G
    • Ignition terminal C & Control terminal H
    • If 3 ohms or greater 

      Replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver

    • Go to next step: If less than 3 ohms 
  7. Operate the component: Passenger Window Switch @ S79D Window Switch - Driver - Pressed & Pulled
  8. Test for less than 3 ohms between the test points:
    • Ignition terminal C & Control terminal A
    • Ignition terminal C & Control terminal D
    • If 3 ohms or greater 

      Replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver

    • Go to next step: If less than 3 ohms 
  9. All OK.
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