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.
1997 Infiniti Q45 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Power Windows
- Description & Operation
- Component Locations
- Trouble Shooting
- * Please Read First *
- Preliminary Check
- Symptom Diagnosis
- Notes
- Symptom No. 1 - All Power Windows Inoperative:
- Symptom No. 2 - One Or More Power Windows Do Not Operate When Using Either The Main Switch Or Its Individual Switch:
- Symptom No. 3 - One Or More Individual Switches Inoperative:
- Symptom No. 4 - One Or More Main Switches On Driver's Door Inoperative:
- Symptom No. 5 - Power Window LOCK Switch On Driver's Side Inoperative:
- Symptom No. 6 - Power Window Auto-Function On Driver's Side Inoperative:
- Self-Diagnostic Tests
- System Tests
- Wire Color Abbreviations
- Diagnostic Procedure 1: Ignition Switch On Signal Check
- Diagnostic Procedure 2: Power Window Lock Switch Check
- Diagnostic Procedure 3: Power Window Main Switch Check
- Diagnostic Procedure 4: Power Window Sub-Switch Check
- Diagnostic Procedure 5: Power Window Regulator Check
- Diagnostic Procedure 6: Power Window Automatic Switch Check
- Component Tests
- Removal & Installation
- Wiring Diagrams
Factory Service Tools
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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.