Individual Window Operation

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Individual Window Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When the ignition switch is in the RUN or ACCY position, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is enabled and an individual window switch is pressed in the down position, battery positive voltage is applied to the window regulator motor causing that window to open. When the individual window switch is pressed in the up position, voltage is applied to the window regulator motor in the opposite direction causing that window to close.

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