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.
Inspection Procedure
- CHECK LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
- Check for LIN communication system DTCs related to the power window control system.
OK: LIN communication system DTCs are not output.
NG: GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )
OK: Go to next step
- Check for LIN communication system DTCs related to the power window control system.
- CHECK POWER WINDOW OPERATION FUNCTION AFTER ENGINE SWITCH OFF
- Check the power window operation function after the engine switch is turned off.
Result:
RESULT TABLEResult Proceed to Driver side door or front passenger side door is opened within 45 seconds but power window can still operate A 45 seconds pass and the power windows can still operate B
B: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK)
A: Go to next step
- Check the power window operation function after the engine switch is turned off.
- READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (DOOR COURTESY SWITCH)
- Use the Data List to check if the main body ECU is functioning properly.
Main body:
DATA LIST TABLETester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note D Door Courtesy SW Driver side door courtesy switch signal/ON or OFF ON: Driver door open
OFF: Driver door closed- P Door Courtesy SW Front passenger side door courtesy switch signal/ON or OFF ON: Front passenger door open
OFF: Front passenger door closed- OK: Techstream display changes normally when door courtesy switch is operated.
NG: Go to step 4
OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK)
- Use the Data List to check if the main body ECU is functioning properly.
- CHECK FRONT DOOR COURTESY LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Open the driver side door and check that the map light illuminates.
OK: Map light illuminates.
- Open the front passenger side door and check that the map light illuminates.
OK: Map light illuminates.
NG: REPLACE FRONT DOOR COURTESY LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (APPLICABLE LOCATION) (See REMOVAL )
OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK)
- Open the driver side door and check that the map light illuminates.
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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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