2009 Saab 9-7X 5.3iFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Driver Window Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the DDS.
  2. Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal A and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal D and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition OFF, connect the X1 harness connector and disconnect the X2 harness connector at the DDS.
  5. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal B5 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance.
  6. Ignition OFF, connect the X2 harness connector at the DDS.
  7. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Driver Window Switch parameters while using the driver power window switch. The parameter should change between Off, Up, Down, Express Down.
    • If the parameter does not change, replace the DDS.
  8. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver window motor.
  9. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and control circuit terminal B.
  10. Ignition ON, command the driver window UP and DOWN by using the driver window switch. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF during either of the commands, test either control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the DDS.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test either control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the DDS.
  11. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the driver window motor.
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