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.
Jam Protection Function does not Operate: Procedure
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION
- Initialize the power window regulator motor assembly.
- Check if the power window AUTO UP/DOWN function operates normally.
OK
AUTO UP/DOWN function operates normally.
NG → END (PROBLEM DUE TO INITIALIZATION FAILURE)
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK JAM PROTECTION FUNCTION OPERATING RANGE
- Check if the jam protection function operates normally for applicable power window.
HINT:
The jam protection function does not operate from the fully closed position of the door glass to 4 mm (0.157 in.) below that.
OK
Jam protection function operates normally.
RESULT:Result Proceed to OK A NG (Front LH side power window) B NG (Front RH side power window) C NG (Rear LH side power window) D NG (Rear RH side power window) E
E → See step 6
D → See step 5
C → See step 4
B → See step 3
A → END
- Check if the jam protection function operates normally for applicable power window.
- REPLACE FRONT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE FRONT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH. Refer to REMOVAL
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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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