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.
Check Encoder Circuit (Passenger Side)
- CHECK FRONT POWER WINDOW MOTOR (PASSENGER SIDE) POWER SUPPLY
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check voltage between front power window motor (passenger side) connector D38 terminal 4 and ground.
4 (R) - Ground : Approx.10V
OK or NG
OK : GO TO 3.
NG : GO TO 2.
- CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY 1
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect front power window switch (passenger side) and front power window motor (passenger side) connector.
- Check continuity between front power window switch (passenger side) connector D36 terminal 4 and front power window motor (passenger side) connector D38 terminal 4.
4 (R) - 4 (R) : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
OK : Replace front power window switch (passenger side).
NG : Repair or replace harness.
- CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect front power window motor (passenger side) connector.
- Check continuity between front power window motor (passenger side) connector D38 terminal 6 and ground.
6 (SB) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
OK : GO TO 5.
NG : GO TO 4.
- CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY 2
- Disconnect front power window switch (passenger side) connector.
- Check continuity between front power window switch (passenger side) connector D36 terminal 3 and front power window motor (passenger side) connector D38 terminal 6.
3 (SB) - 6 (SB) : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
OK : Replace front power window switch (passenger side).
NG : Repair or replace harness.
- CHECK ENCODER SIGNAL
- Connect front power window motor (passenger side) connector.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check signal between front power window switch (passenger side) connector and ground with oscilloscope.SIGNAL REFERENCE VALUE CHART
Connector Terminals (Wire color) Condition Signal (Reference value) (+) (-) D36 12 (PU) Ground Window DOWN
OK or NG
OK : Replace front power window switch (passenger side).
NG : GO TO 6.
- CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY 3
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect front power window switch (passenger side) and front power window motor (passenger side) connector.
- Check continuity between front power window switch (passenger side) connector D36 terminal 12 and front power window motor (passenger side) connector D38 terminal 3.
12 (PU) - 3 (PU) : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
OK : Replace front power window motor (passenger side).
NG : Repair or replace harness.
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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.