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2006 Honda Civic L4-1.3L HybridFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Programming and Relearning
Power Window Control Unit Reset
Resetting the driver's power window is required when any of the following have occurred:
- Power window regulator replacement or repair
- Window run channel replacement or repair
- Power window motor replacement or repair
- Driver's door glass replacement or repair
- Power is removed from the power window control unit while the power window timer is ON.
- Power window master switch replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Move the driver's window all the way down by using the driver's window DOWN switch.
3. Open the driver's door.
NOTE: Steps 4-7 must be done within 5 seconds of each other.
4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (O).
5. Push and hold the driver's window DOWN switch.
6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
7. Release the driver's window DOWN switch.
8. Repeat steps 4-7 three more times.
9. Wait 1 second.
10. Confirm that AUTO UP and AUTO DOWN do not work. If AUTO UP and DOWN work, go back to step 1. If they do not, go to step 11.
11. Move the driver's window all the way down by holding the driver's window DOWN switch.
12. Pull up and hold the driver's window UP switch to the AUTO UP position until the window reaches the fully closed position, then continue to hold the switch for 1 second.
13. Confirm that the power window master switch is reset by using the driver's window AUTO UP and DOWN function.
If the window still does not work in AUTO, repeat the procedure several times, paying close attention to the 5 second time limit between steps. If it still does not work, refer to the master switch input test:
- 4-door
- 2-door
Resetting the driver's power window is required when any of the following have occurred:
- Power window regulator replacement or repair
- Window run channel replacement or repair
- Power window motor replacement or repair
- Driver's door glass replacement or repair
- Power is removed from the power window control unit while the power window timer is ON.
- Power window master switch replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Move the driver's window all the way down by using the driver's window DOWN switch.
3. Open the driver's door.
NOTE: Steps 4-7 must be done within 5 seconds of each other.
4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (O).
5. Push and hold the driver's window DOWN switch.
6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
7. Release the driver's window DOWN switch.
8. Repeat steps 4-7 three more times.
9. Wait 1 second.
10. Confirm that AUTO UP and AUTO DOWN do not work. If AUTO UP and DOWN work, go back to step 1. If they do not, go to step 11.
11. Move the driver's window all the way down by holding the driver's window DOWN switch.
12. Pull up and hold the driver's window UP switch to the AUTO UP position until the window reaches the fully closed position, then continue to hold the switch for 1 second.
13. Confirm that the power window master switch is reset by using the driver's window AUTO UP and DOWN function.
If the window still does not work in AUTO, repeat the procedure several times, paying close attention to the 5 second time limit between steps. If it still does not work, refer to the master switch input test:
- 4-door
- 2-door
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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.