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.
Power Window Master Switch: Inspection
- INSPECT POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH
- Check the resistance.
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- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance:
Driver switch
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Window Lock Switch Condition Power Window Switch Condition Specified Condition 3 (U) - 6 (B)
1 (E) - 4 (D)Always (ON/OFF) UP Below 1 Ω 1 (E) - 3 (U)
1 (E) - 4 (D)Always (ON/OFF) OFF Below 1 Ω 4 (D) - 6 (B)
1 (E) - 3 (U)Always (ON/OFF) DOWN MANUAL Below 1 Ω 1 (E) - 3 (U)
4 (D) - 6 (B)Always (ON/OFF) DOWN AUTO Below 1 Ω If the result is not as specified, replace the power window master switch.
Standard resistance:
Front passenger side switch
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Window Lock Switch Condition Power Window Switch Condition Specified Condition 6 (B) - 16 (U)
1 (E) - 15 (D)OFF UP Below 1 Ω 1 (E) - 16 (U)
1 (E) - 15 (D)OFF OFF Below 1 Ω 6 (B) - 15 (D)
1 (E) - 16 (U)OFF DOWN Below 1 Ω 6 (B) - 16 (U) ON UP Below 1 Ω 1 (E) - 15 (D) ON UP 10 kΩ or higher 15 (D) - 16 (U) ON OFF Below 1 Ω 6 (B) - 15 (D) ON DOWN Below 1 Ω 1 (E) - 15 (D) ON DOWN 10 kΩ or higher If the result is not as specified, replace the power window master switch.
Standard resistance:
Rear LH side switch
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Window Lock Switch Condition Power Window Switch Condition Specified Condition 6 (B) - 12 (U)
1 (E) - 13 (D)OFF UP Below 1 Ω 1 (E) - 12 (U)
1 (E) - 13 (D)OFF OFF Below 1 Ω 1 (B) - 13 (D)
1 (E) - 12 (U)OFF DOWN Below 1 Ω 6 (B) - 12 (U) ON UP Below 1 Ω 1 (E) - 13 (D) ON UP 10 kΩ or higher 12 (U) - 13 (D) ON OFF Below 1 Ω 6 (B) - 13 (D) ON DOWN Below 1 Ω 1 (E) - 12 (U) ON DOWN 10 kΩ or higher If the result is not as specified, replace the power window master switch.
Standard resistance:
Rear RH side switch
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Window Lock Switch Condition Power Window Switch Condition Specified Condition 6 (B) - 10 (U)
1 (E) - 18 (D)OFF UP Below 1 Ω 1 (E) - 10 (U)
1 (E) - 18 (D)OFF OFF Below 1 Ω 6 (B) - 18 (D)
1 (E) - 10 (U)OFF DOWN Below 1 Ω 6 (B) - 10 (U) ON UP Below 1 Ω 1 (E) - 18 (D) ON UP 10 kΩ or higher 10 (U) - 18 (D) ON OFF Below 1 Ω 6 (B) - 18 (D) ON DOWN Below 1 Ω 1 (E) - 10 (U) ON DOWN 10 kΩ or higher If the result is not as specified, replace the power window master switch.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Check the illumination operation.
- Apply battery voltage to the power window master switch and check that the illumination comes on.
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POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH REFERENCE CHARTMeasurement Condition Specified Condition Battery positive (+) → Terminal 6 (B)
Battery negative (-) → Terminal 1 (E)Illumination come on If the result is not as specified, replace the power window master switch.
- Apply battery voltage to the power window master switch and check that the illumination comes on.
- Check the resistance.
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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.
