Front Power Window LH Circuit Inspection

2012 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RSECTION Front Power Window LH Circuit Inspection
  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 Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      D5 16 Ground UP Battery voltage
      DOWN 0
      12 UP 0
      DOWN Battery voltage
      Fig 1: Checking Main Power Window & Door Lock/Unlock Switch Output Signal
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      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 2.

      NG: 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  .

      Fig 2: Checking Power Window Motor Circuit
      G05922834Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    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  .

      OK or NG 

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

      NG: Repair or replace harness.

RENDER: 1.0x

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