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.
Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
- Perform the scan tool control function: Driver Window Motor - Up & Down
Verify the component operates in both directions: M74D Window Motor - Driver
- If not the specified state
Refer to: Circuit/System Testing - Test 1
- Go to next step: If the specified state
- If not the specified state
- Operate the component: Driver Left Front Window Switch - Pressed & Pulled
Verify the component works as specified: M74D Window Motor - Driver = Up/Express Up/Down/Express Down
- If not the specified state
Refer to: Circuit/System Testing - Test 2
- Go to next step: If the specified state
- If not the specified state
- S79D Window Switch - Driver - Not Pressed
Verify the scan tool parameter:
- Left Rear Window Main Control Down Switch = Inactive
- Left Rear Window Main Control Express Switch = Inactive
- Left Rear Window Main Control Up Switch = Inactive
- Right Rear Window Main Control Down Switch = Inactive
- Right Rear Window Main Control Express Switch = Inactive
- Right Rear Window Main Control Up Switch = Inactive
- Front Passenger Window Main Control Down Switch = Inactive
- Front Passenger Window Main Control Express Switch = Inactive
- Front Passenger Window Main Control Up Switch = Inactive
- If not the specified state
Test or replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver
- Go to next step: If the specified state
- Operate the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver-Left Rear Window Switch - Pressed & Pulled
Verify the scan tool parameter:
- Left Rear Window Main Control Down Switch = Active
- Left Rear Window Main Control Express Switch = Active
- Left Rear Window Main Control Up Switch = Active
- If not the specified state
Test or replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver
- Go to next step: If the specified state
- Operate the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver-Right Rear Window Switch - Pressed & Pulled
Verify the scan tool parameter:
- Right Rear Window Main Control Down Switch = Active
- Right Rear Window Main Control Express Switch = Active
- Right Rear Window Main Control Up Switch = Active
- If not the specified state
Test or replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver
- Go to next step: If the specified state
- Operate the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver-Right Front Window Switch - Pressed & Pulled
Verify the scan tool parameter:
- Front Passenger Window Main Control Down Switch = Active
- Front Passenger Window Main Control Express Switch = Active
- Front Passenger Window Main Control Up Switch = Active
- If not the specified state
Test or replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver
- Go to next step: If the specified state
- Perform the scan tool control function: Passenger Window Motor - Up & Down
Verify the component works as specified: M74P Window Motor - Passenger = Up & Down
- If not the specified state
Refer to: Circuit/System Testing - Test 3
- Go to next step: If the specified state
- If not the specified state
- Perform the scan tool control function: Left Rear Window Motor - Up & Down
Verify the component works as specified: M74LR Window Motor - Left Rear = Up & Down
- If not the specified state
Refer to: Circuit/System Testing - Test 3
- Go to next step: If the specified state
- If not the specified state
- Perform the scan tool control function: Right Rear Window Motor - Up & Down
Verify the component works as specified: M74RR Window Motor - Right Rear = Up & Down
- If not the specified state
Refer to: Circuit/System Testing - Test 3
- Go to next step: If the specified state
- If not the specified state
- All OK.
NO RELATED
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
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.