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.
Fail-Safe Chart
- POWER WINDOW OPERATION IN FAIL-SAFE MODE
HINT:
If the pulse sensor built into the power window regulator motor (on the driver side) malfunctions, the power window control system enters fail-safe mode.
Fail Mode Fail Detection Condition Pulse direction error With the door glass going up or down, the pulse that indicates door glass operation in the opposite direction is detected for 4 seconds. Pulse stop error With the door glass going up or down, no pulse is detected for 3.5 to 4.5 seconds. - The power window control system prohibits the following power window operation when the pulse sensor for the jam protection function has problems and the window position or the learned value is abnormal.POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM
Power Window Operation Power Switch on (IG) Key-off
(Within approx. 45 seconds after power switch turned off)Key-off
(After approx. 45 seconds elapsed after power switch turned off)Manual UP Operation prohibited Operation prohibited Operation prohibited Manual DOWN Operative
(Jam protection not operative)Operation prohibited Operation prohibited AUTO UP
(hold switch at AUTO UP position)Operative
(in MANUAL mode)
(Jam protection not operative)Operation prohibited Operation prohibited AUTO UP Operation prohibited Operation prohibited Operation prohibited AUTO DOWN Operation prohibited Operation prohibited Operation prohibited HINT:
When the pulse sensor is normal, the AUTO UP/DOWN function can be resumed by deactivating fail-safe mode. To deactivate fail-safe mode, pull up the driver door power window switch to the AUTO UP position and hold it for at least 1 second to fully close the window from the fully open position.
- If the LIN communication system malfunctions (communication blackout), the power window control system prohibits the following operations.
- Power window regulator motor (for driver side)
Power Window Operation Power Switch on (IG) MANUAL UP Operative (Jam protection operative) MANUAL DOWN Operative (Jam protection not operative) - Power window regulator motor (for front passenger side, rear RH side and rear LH side)
Power Window Operation Power Switch on (IG) MANUAL UP Operative (Jam protection operative) MANUAL DOWN Operative (Jam protection not operative) AUTO UP (hold switch at AUTO UP position) Operative (Jam protection not operative) AUTO UP Operative (Jam protection operative) AUTO DOWN Operative (Jam protection not operative)
- Power window regulator motor (for driver side)
- The power window control system prohibits the following power window operation when the pulse sensor for the jam protection function has problems and the window position or the learned value is abnormal.
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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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