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.
On-Vehicle Inspection
- CHECK WINDOW LOCK SWITCH
- Check that the passenger side power window operation is disabled when the window lock switch of the power window master switch is pressed.
- Check that the passenger side power window can be operated when the window lock switch is pressed again.
- CHECK MANUAL UP / DOWN FUNCTION
- Check that the driver side power window operates as follows:
OK
SWITCHES CONDITION CHARTCondition Master Switch Switch Operation Power Window Ignition switch ON Driver side Pulled halfway up UP (Closed) Ignition switch ON Driver side Pushed halfway down DOWN (Open) - Check that the passenger side power window operates as follows:
OK
SWITCHES CONDITION CHARTCondition Master Switch Switch Operation Power Window Ignition switch ON
Window lock switch OFFPassenger side Pulled halfway up UP (Closed) Ignition switch ON
Window lock switch OFFPassenger side Pushed halfway down DOWN (Open)
- Check that the driver side power window operates as follows:
- CHECK AUTO UP / DOWN FUNCTION
- Check that the driver side power window operates as follows:
OK
SWITCHES CONDITION CHARTCondition Master Switch Switch Operation Power Window Ignition switch ON Driver side Pulled fully up AUTO UP (Fully closed) Ignition switch ON Driver side Pushed fully down AUTO DOWN (Fully open) - Check that the passenger side power window operates as follows:
OK
SWITCHES CONDITION CHARTCondition Regulator Switch Switch Operation Power Window Ignition switch ON
Window lock switch OFFPassenger side Pulled fully up AUTO UP (Fully closed) Ignition switch ON
Window lock switch OFFPassenger side Pushed fully down AUTO DOWN (Fully open)
- Check that the driver side power window operates as follows:
- CHECK REMOTE MANUAL UP / DOWN FUNCTION
- Check that the passenger side power window operates as follows:
OK
SWITCHES CONDITION CHARTCondition Master Switch Switch Operation Power Window Ignition switch ON
Window lock switch OFFPassenger side Pulled halfway up UP (Closed) Ignition switch ON
Window lock switch OFFPassenger side Pushed halfway down DOWN (Open)
- Check that the passenger side power window operates as follows:
- CHECK REMOTE AUTO UP / DOWN FUNCTION
- Check that the passenger side power window operates as follows:
OK
SWITCHES CONDITION CHARTCondition Master Switch Switch Operation Power Window Ignition switch ON
Window lock switch OFFPassenger side Pulled fully up AUTO UP (Fully closed) Ignition switch ON
Window lock switch OFFPassenger side Pushed fully down AUTO DOWN (Fully open)
- Check that the passenger side power window operates as follows:
- CHECK JAM PROTECTION FUNCTION
HINT:
The jam protection function prevents any part of your body from getting caught by accident between the door frame and the door glass during power window operation.
NOTE: If the power window motor has just been reset, raise and lower the door glass several times using MANUAL UP / DOWN function before performing the check.
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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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