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.
Power Window Control System - Diagnosis: Pre-Check
- INSPECT POWER WINDOW OPERATION
HINT:
The initial condition that the customizing function by the hand-held tester is not chosen is shown.
Standard:
- INSPECT POWER WINDOW FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
- When an abnormality is detected in the limit switch and pulse sensor for operating the jam protection function (DTC: B1231/31, B1232/32, B1233/33, B1234/34), the following power window operations will be prohibited for fail-safe.
Standard:
HINT:
In case of normal limit switch, prohibition (fail-safe function) will be cancelled by fully opening the door glass or fully-closed by manual operation then AUTO operation will be possible.
- When an abnormality is detected in the limit switch and pulse sensor for operating the jam protection function (DTC: B1231/31, B1232/32, B1233/33, B1234/34), the following power window operations will be prohibited for fail-safe.
- INSPECT ECU DATA MONITOR WITH HAND-HELD TESTER
- Check the driver (D) and passenger (P) door ECU condition by the ECU data monitor.
Standard:
D-Door ECU
P-Door ECU
D and P-Door ECU (Jam protection threshold)
HINT:
*: CAUTION is indicated when something caught in the window is detected.
- Check the driver (D) and passenger (P) door ECU condition by the ECU data monitor.
- INSPECT ACTIVE TEST WITH HAND-HELD TESTER
- Check the driver's and passenger's power window operation by the active test.
Standard:
D and P-Door ECU
- Check the driver's and passenger's power window operation by the active test.
- INSPECT CUSTOMIZING FUNCTION (REFERENCE):
- Select the following controls on the power window control system.
Standard:
D-Door ECU
- Select the following controls on the power window control system.
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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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