Circuit/System Description

2019 Chevrolet Tahoe LS, 4WD, Gas/EthanolSECTION Circuit/System Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

For an overview of the component/system, refer to: Power Windows Description and OperationΒ 

Circuit Description
B+ - M74D Window Motor - Driver Supplied from a fuse.
B+ - M74P Window Motor - Passenger Supplied from a fuse.
B+ - S79LR Window Switch - Left Rear Supplied from a fuse.
B+ - S79RR Window Switch - Right Rear Supplied from a fuse.
Signal - Down @ M74D Window Motor - Driver The output circuit is switched to ground to activate the component.
Signal - Up @ M74D Window Motor - Driver The output circuit is switched to ground to activate the component.
Signal - Express @ M74D Window Motor - Driver The output circuit is switched to ground to activate the component.
Signal - Up @ M74P Window Motor - Passenger The output circuit is switched to ground to activate the component.
Signal - Down @ M74P Window Motor - Passenger The output circuit is switched to ground to activate the component.
Signal - Express @ M74P Window Motor - Passenger The output circuit is switched to ground to activate the component.
Control - Up @ M74LR Window Motor - Left Rear The output circuit is switched from ground to 12 V to activate the component.
Control - Down @ M74LR Window Motor - Left Rear The output circuit is switched from ground to 12 V to activate the component.
Control - Up @ M74RR Window Motor - Right Rear The output circuit is switched from ground to 12 V to activate the component.
Control - Down @ M74RR Window Motor - Right Rear The output circuit is switched from ground to 12 V to activate the component.
Ground Chassis Ground
Component Description
S79D Window Switch - Driver The S79D sends a serial data message to the K9 indicating the M74 function that has been requested.
M74D Window Motor - Driver
  • Power Window Control
  • The control module and the DC motor are one assembly.
S79P Window Switch - Passenger The switch has a normally open contact.
M74P Window Motor - Passenger
  • Power Window Control
  • The control module and the DC motor are one assembly.
S79LR Window Switch - Left Rear The switch has a normally open contact.
M74LR Window Motor - Left Rear An electric DC motor.
S79RR Window Switch - Right Rear The switch has a normally open contact.
M74RR Window Motor - Right Rear An electric DC motor.
K9 Body Control Module The module controls various vehicle functions like lighting, central door locking, power windows, etc.
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