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Power Window Control System: Inspection
- INSPECT POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH CIRCUIT
Check the voltage and continuity of each terminal of the wire harness side connector.
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POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH CONNECTOR TERMINAL SPECIFICATIONTester connection Condition Specified condition 2 (GND) - Body ground Constant Continuity 10 (BDR) - 2 (GND) Constant 10 - 14 V 9 (CPUB) - 2 (GND) Constant 10 - 14 V 20 (SIG) - 2 (GND) Ignition switch OFF --> ON 0 V - 10 - 14 V 1 (UP) - 11 (DN) Constant Continuity 5 (LMT) - 13 (SGND) Driver door glass fully closed No continuity Driver door glass opened by 4 mm (1.06 in.) Continuity If the circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.
- INSPECT POWER WINDOW SWITCH CIRCUIT
Check the voltage and continuity of each terminal of the wire harness side connector.
POWER WINDOW SWITCH CONNECTOR TERMINAL SPECIFICATIONTester connection Condition Specified condition 7 (GND) - Body ground Constant Continuity 12 (BDR) - 7 (GND) Constant 10 - 14V 6 (UP) - 1 (DN) Constant Continuity 3 (LMT) - 5 (SGND) Driver door glass fully closed No continuity Driver door glass opened by 4 mm (1.06 in.) Continuity 9 - Body ground Always (Front RH side only) Continuity 10 - Body around Always (Rear LH side only) Continuity If the circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.
- Driver's door and rear right door: INSPECT POWER WINDOW MOTOR OPERATION
- Connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 1 and the battery negative (-) lead to terminal 4, and check that the motor turns counterclockwise.
- Reverse the polarity, and check that the motor turns clockwise.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
- Passenger's door and rear left door: INSPECT POWER WINDOW MOTOR OPERATION
- Connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 4 and the battery negative (-) lead to terminal 1, and check that the motor turns clockwise.
- Reverse the polarity, and check that the motor turns counterclockwise.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
- INSPECT POWER WINDOW MOTOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION
- Disconnect the connector from the power window motor.
- Connect the ammeter positive (+) lead to terminal 1 on the wire harness side connector and the ammeter negative (-) lead to negative terminal of the battery.
- Connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 4 on the wire harness side connector, and raise the window to the fully position.
- Continue to apply voltage and check that the current changes to less than 1 A within 4 to 90 seconds.
- Disconnect the leads from the terminals.
- Approximately 60 seconds later, connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 1 and the battery negative (-) lead to terminal 4, and check that the window begins to descend.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
- INSPECT JAM PROTECTION LIMIT SWITCH OPERATION
- Connect the ohmmeter positive (+) lead to terminal 2 and the ohmmeter negative (-) lead to terminal 5.
- Connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 1 and the battery negative (-) lead to terminal 4.
- Check that the continuity exists when the window goes up.
- Check that no continuity exists when the window is in the fully closed position.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
NOTE: If connecting the wire harness wrongly, the sensor might be damaged, so caution is necessary.
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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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