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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2011SAVANA G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.0 GREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEFIXED AND MOVEABLE WINDOWSDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2011 GMC Savana G2500, Van Cargo, 6.0 G
Circuit/System Testing
2011 GMC Savana G2500, Van Cargo, 6.0 GSECTION Circuit/System Testing
Driver Window Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver window switch.
- Test for less than 1 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal F and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal C and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the driver window switch and disconnect the harness connector at the driver window motor.
- Test for less than 1 Ξ© between the control circuit terminal B and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the driver window switch.
- Test for less than 1 Ξ© between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the driver window switch.
- Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal B and control circuit terminal A.
- Ignition ON, command the driver door window UP and DOWN using the driver window switch. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate during either of the commands, test both control circuits for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the driver window switch.
- If all circuits tests normal, test or replace the driver window motor.
Front Passenger Window Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the front passenger window switch.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ terminal A and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 Ξ© between the control circuit terminal H and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the driver window switch.
- Test for less than 1 Ξ© between the control circuit terminal D and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the driver window switch.
- Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal H and control circuit terminal D.
- Ignition ON, command the front passenger door window UP and DOWN by using the RF window switch on the driver master control. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate during either of the commands, test both control circuits for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the driver window switch.
- Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the front passenger window switch and disconnect the harness connector at the front passenger window motor.
- Test for less than 1 Ξ© between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the front passenger window switch.
- Test for less than 1 Ξ© between the control circuit terminal B and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the front passenger window switch.
- Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal B and control circuit terminal A.
- Ignition ON, command the front passenger door window UP and DOWN using the passenger window switch. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate during either of the commands, test for a short to ground on either control circuit. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the front passenger window switch.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the front passenger window motor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.