Foreword[Power Window Systems (Auto-Open/Close Function)]

2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWDSECTION Foreword[Power Window Systems (Auto-Open/Close Function)]
  • Always perform basic power window system inspection before troubleshooting.
  • Troubleshooting procedures provide information unique to malfunctions of the automatic window return function.
CAUTION:
  • If any of the following conditions continues indefinitely, the power window motor will heat up causing the protection circuit (integrated in power window motor) to operate. If this occurs, the operation of the power window motor protection circuit temporarily disables the power windows.
    • Continuous up and down operation of the power window.
    • Continuously pulling up the power window switch while the window glass is fully closed.
    • Continuously pressing the power window switch while the window glass is fully opened.
  • A malfunction in the power window system will be determined and the system will shift to malfunction mode if the power windows are operated up or down using the power window switch while the power window protection circuit is operating.
  • While the power window system is in malfunction mode, the door glass can be moved up and down normally using the manual open/close function, but they do not operate using the auto open/close function.
  • The power window system reverts to normal operation after performing the power window initialization procedure.
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