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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLINCOLN2005LS 3.0 SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 529 (WINDOW AND GLASS)GENERAL PROCEDURESWINDOW MOTOR INITIALIZATION
2005 Lincoln LS 3.0 S
Window Motor Initialization
2005 Lincoln LS 3.0 SSECTION Window Motor Initialization
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- A new (original factory setting) or de-initialized LH front window motor will only operate in proportional up/down and one-touch-down mode until initialized. If a new LH front window motor has been installed, proceed to the initialization procedure.
- If diagnosing a LH front window switch problem, perform the window initialization procedure before replacing the window switch.
- The LH front window motor will not function in one-touch-up mode if it is not initialized.
- All LH front window components (window glass, window regulator, window motor, seals and glass top run) must be installed and tightened to specification before carrying out the initialization procedure.
- If the initialization procedure is only partially completed, the LH front window motor will remain un-initialized and will operate only in proportional up/down and one-touch-down modes.
- The front window motors must be initialized whenever: a new window regulator and motor is installed, a new window glass is installed, a glass top run removal and installation or when carrying out any operation in which grease or lubricants are applied to the window system. A new front window motor is only in a proportional up/down and one-touch-down mode until initialized.
De-initialization procedure
NOTE:
The LH front window motor must be reset to its original factory settings first, then perform the following de-initialization procedure.
- Turn the ignition key ON.
- Operate the window control switch in one-touch mode and remove power from the window motor while the window is moving
by one of the following methods:
- Disconnect the vehicle battery cable while the window is moving.
- Disconnect the window motor connector while the window is moving.
- Remove the LH front window motor fuse while the window is moving.
- This will de-initialize the window motor and reset the window motor to its original factory settings.
- Perform the initialization procedure to turn the one-touch-up feature on.
Initialization procedure
NOTE: The LH front window must be in the full open position for this procedure to operate correctly. - Turn the ignition key ON.
- Activate and hold the window control switch in the up position at the second detent until the window glass stalls for 2 seconds into the glass top run and release the switch.
- Activate and hold the window control switch in the down position at the second detent until the window glass stalls for 2 seconds at the bottom of its travel and release the switch.
- Test for correct window operation by carrying out the one-touch-up and one-touch-down features.
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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.