Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Component Testing
M74 Window Motor - Test
- Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off
- Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector: M74 Window Motor
- Connect a 25 A fused jumper wire between the test points: Control terminal 1 & B+
- 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
- If not the specified state
- All OK.
S79P Window Switch - Passenger - Test
- Ignition/Vehicle - Off
- Disconnect the electrical connector: S79P Window Switch - Passenger
- 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
- 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
- Operate the component: S79P Window Switch - Passenger - Pressed & Pulled
- 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
- All OK.
S79D Window Switch - Driver - Test
- Ignition/Vehicle - Off
- Disconnect the electrical connector: S79D Window Switch - Driver
- 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
- 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
- Operate the component: Driver Left Front Window Switch - Pressed & Pulled
- 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
- Operate the component: Passenger Window Switch @ S79D Window Switch - Driver - Pressed & Pulled
- 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
- All OK.
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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.