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. Refer to INITIALIZATION [01/2012 - ] .
- Check if the power window auto up/down function operates. Refer to OPERATION CHECK [01/2012 - ]
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OK
Auto up/down function operates.
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 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.
RESULTResult Proceed to OK A NG (Driver side power window) B NG (Front passenger side power window) C NG (Rear power window LH) D NG (Rear power window RH) E
B → See step 3
C → See step 5
D → See step 4
E → See step 6
A → END
- Check if the jam protection function operates for applicable power window.
- REPLACE FRONT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH. Refer to REMOVAL [01/2012 - ]
- REPLACE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH. Refer to REMOVAL [01/2012 - ]
- REPLACE FRONT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH. Refer to REMOVAL [01/2012 - ]
- REPLACE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH. Refer to REMOVAL [01/2012 - ]
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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.
