Safety Warning
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Encoder Circuit Check (Driver Side)
- CHECK DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW MOTOR POWER SUPPLYÂ
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check voltage between driver side power window motor connector D9 terminal 4 and ground.
4 (R) - Ground: Approx. 10VÂ
OK or NGÂ
OK: GO TO 3.
NG: GO TO 2.
- CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITYÂ
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect power window main switch and driver side power window motor connector.
- Check continuity between power window main switch connector D7 terminal 5 and driver side power window motor connector D9 terminal 4.
5 (R) - 4 (R): Continuity should exist .
OK or NGÂ
OK: Replace power window main switch.
NG: Repair or replace harness.
- CHECK ENCODER GROUNDÂ
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect driver side power window motor connector.
- Check continuity between driver side power window regulator connector D9 terminal 6 and ground.
6 (PU) - Ground: Continuity should exist .
OK or NGÂ
OK: GO TO 5.
NG: GO TO 4.
- CHECK ENCODER GROUND CIRCUITÂ
- Disconnect power window main switch connector.
- Check continuity between power window main switch connector D7 terminal 14 and driver side power window motor connector D9 terminal 6.
14 (PU) - 6 (PU): Continuity should exist .
OK or NGÂ
OK: Replace power window main switch.
NG: Repair or replace harness.
- CHECK ENCODER SIGNALÂ
- Connect driver side power window motor connector.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check the signal between power window main switch connector and ground with oscilloscope.
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POWER WINDOW MAIN SWITCH CONNECTOR AND GROUND CHECK TABLEConnector Terminals (Wire color) Condition Signal (Reference valve) (+) (-) D7 13 (LG) Ground opening
OK or NGÂ
OK: Replace power window main switch.
NG: GO TO 6.
- CHECK ENCODER CIRCUITÂ
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect power window main switch and driver side power window motor connector.
- Check continuity between power window main switch connector D7 terminal 13 and driver side power window motor connector D9 terminal 3.
13 (LG) - 3 (LG): Continuity should exist .
OK or NGÂ
OK: Replace driver side power window motor.
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.