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.
Work Procedure
If any of the following operations are performed, the initialization is necessary for normal operation of power window system.
- When control unit replaced.
- Electric power supply to power window switch or motor is interrupted by blown fuse or disconnection and connection of the negative terminal of battery, etc.
- Removal and installation of regulator assembly.
- Power supply to the power window main switch or power window motor is cut off by the removal
of battery terminal or if the battery fuse is blown (open).
- Disconnection and connection of power window main switch harness connector.
- Removal and installation of motor from regulator assembly.
- Operation of regulator assembly as an independent unit.
- Removal and installation of door glass.
- Removal and installation of door glass run.
The following specified operations can not be performed under the non-initialized condition.
- Auto-up operation
- Anti-pinch function
- STEP 1
- Close the door.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Operate power window switch to fully open the window. (This operation is unnecessary if the window is already fully open)
- Continue pulling the power window switch UP (AUTO-UP operation). Even after glass stops at fully closed position, keep pulling the switch for 2 seconds or more.
- Check that AUTO-UP function operates normally.
GO TO 2.
- STEP 2
Check anti-pinch function. Refer to Work Procedure .
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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.
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