2008 Nissan-Datsun Sentra Base, Automatic CVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Power Window LH Circuit Inspection (With Automatic Close)

  1. CHECK MAIN POWER WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH OUTPUT SIGNAL 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Connector Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      D5 16 Ground UP 0
      DOWN Battery voltage
      12 UP Battery voltage
      DOWN 0
    3. Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Main Power Window And Door Lock/Unlock Switch Connector And Ground
      G00465296Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  2. CHECK POWER WINDOW MOTOR CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect main power window and door lock/unlock switch and front power window motor LH.
    3. Check continuity between main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector D5 (A) terminals 6, 7 and front power window motor LH connector D8 (B) terminals 1, 3.

      16 - 3 : Continuity should exist. 

      12 - 1 : Continuity should exist. 

    4. Check continuity between main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector (A) terminals 6, 7 and ground.

      16 - Ground : Continuity should not exist. 

      12 - Ground : Continuity should not exist. 

    5. Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Main Power Window And Door Lock/Unlock Switch Connector Terminals 6, 7 And Ground
      G00465297Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. OK or NG 

    OK: Replace front power window motor LH. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

    NG: Repair or replace harness.

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