Power Windows Inoperative - All

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Power Windows Inoperative - All
Power Windows Inoperative - All

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Schematic Reference: Power Window Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2 Verify that all of the power windows are inoperative.
Do the power windows operate normally?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Disconnect the driver window switch.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Probe the accessory voltage circuit of the driver window switch with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 Connect a test lamp between the accessory voltage circuit of the driver window switch and the ground circuit of the driver window switch.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 8  Go to Step 9 
5 Test the accessory voltage circuit of the driver window switch for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing andWiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 6 
6 Test the power window master switch lockout signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 7 
7 Test the appropriate power window motor control circuits or appropriate power window master switch signal circuits for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Symptoms - Computer/Integrating Systems in Computer/Integrating Systems
8 Inspect for a poor connections at the harness connector of the driver window switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 10 
9 Repair the open in the ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 11  -
10 Replace the driver window switch. Refer to Power Window Switch Replacement - Left Front .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 11  -
11 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2 
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