Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Operation Check
- CHECK POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (WINDOW LOCK SWITCH)
- Check that the passenger side power window and rear windows cannot be operated when the window lock switch of the power window regulator master switch is pressed.
OK:
Passenger side power window and rear window operation is disabled.
- Check that the passenger side power window and rear windows can be operated when the window lock switch is pressed again.
OK:
Passenger side power window and rear windows can be operated.
- Check that the passenger side power window and rear windows cannot be operated when the window lock switch of the power window regulator master switch is pressed.
- CHECK MANUAL UP/DOWN FUNCTION
- Check that the driver side power window operates as follows.
OK
DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW REFERENCE CHARTCondition Master Switch Switch Operation Power Window Ignition switch ON Driver side Pulled up UP (Closes) Pushed halfway down DOWN (Opens) - Check that the passenger side power window operates as follows:
OK
PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW REFERENCE CHARTCondition Regulator Switch Switch Operation Power Window - Ignition switch ON
- Window lock switch OFF
Passenger side Pulled up UP (Closes) Pushed down DOWN (Opens) - Check that the rear LH power window operates as follows:
OK
REAR LH POWER WINDOW REFERENCECondition Regulator Switch Switch Operation Power Window - Ignition switch ON
- Window lock switch OFF
Rear LH Pulled up UP (Closes) Pushed down DOWN (Opens) - Check that the rear RH power window operates as follows:
OK
REAR RH POWER WINDOW REFERENCECondition Regulator Switch Switch Operation Power Window - Ignition switch ON
- Window lock switch OFF
Rear RH Pulled up UP (Closes) Pushed down DOWN (Opens)
- Check that the driver side power window operates as follows.
- CHECK AUTO DOWN FUNCTION
- CHECK REMOTE MANUAL UP/DOWN FUNCTION
- Check that the passenger side power window operate as follows:
OK
PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW REFERENCE CHARTCondition Master Switch Switch Operation Power Window - Ignition switch ON
- Window lock switch OFF
Passenger side Pulled up UP (Closes) Pushed down DOWN (Opens) - Check that the rear LH power window operates as follows:
OK
REAR LH POWER WINDOW REFERENCE CHARTCondition Regulator Switch Switch Operation Power Window - Ignition switch ON
- Window lock switch OFF
Rear LH Pulled up UP (Closes) Pushed down DOWN (Opens) - Check that the rear RH power window operates as follows:
OK
REAR RH POWER WINDOW REFERENCE CHARTCondition Regulator Switch Switch Operation Power Window - Ignition switch ON
- Window lock switch OFF
Rear RH Pulled up UP (Closes) Pushed down DOWN (Opens)
- Check that the passenger side power window operate as follows:
- CHECK POWER WINDOW OPERATION FUNCTION AFTER IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED OFF
- Check that all the power windows can be operated with the power window regulator master switch after the ignition switch has been turned OFF.
- Check that the key-off operation function does not operate after the driver, passenger or rear side door is closed and opened.
- Check that the driver door power window cannot be operated after more than approximately 43 seconds have elapsed since the ignition switch was turned OFF.
- CHECK POWER WINDOW OPERATION FUNCTION AFTER IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED OFF (DRIVER DOOR POWER WINDOW)
HINT:
PTC operation is a function that prevents overloading of the power window regulator by stopping the motor. PTC operation activates when the power window regulator switch is operated for a predetermined amount of time.
- Pull up and hold the power window regulator switch for more than 90 seconds. Then release the switch.
- Check that pressing the switch does not move the window
- Wait until 60 seconds have passed since the switch was released in the first step. Check that pressing the switch results in normal window movement.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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