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Driver Side Power Window does not Operate with Power Window Master Switch: Procedure
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SWITCH INPUT POWER SUPPLY)
- Disconnect the E4 power window regulator master switch assembly connector.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connector.
Standard voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition E4-6 (B) - E4-1 (E) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V - Reconnect the power window regulator master switch assembly connector.
NG → CHECK AND REPLACE POWER SOURCE AND WIRE HARNESS
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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- Remove the power window regulator master switch assembly.
- Measure the resistance of the switch when the switch is operated.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Window Lock Switch Condition Power Window Switch Condition Specified Condition 1 (E) - 4 (D)
3 (U) - 6 (B)Always
(ON / OFF)UP Below 1 Ω 1 (E) - 3 (U)
1 (E) - 4 (D)Always
(ON / OFF)OFF Below 1 Ω 1 (E) - 3 (U)
6 (B) - 4 (D)Always
(ON / OFF)DOWN Below 1 Ω 1 (E) - 3 (U)
6 (B) - 4 (D)Always
(ON / OFF)AUTO DOWN Below 1 Ω - Reinstall the power window regulator master switch assembly.
NG → See step 5
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASTER SWITCH - MOTOR (FRONT LH))
- Disconnect the E4 power window regulator master switch assembly connector.
- Disconnect the E3 front power window regulator motor assembly LH connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition E4-4 (D) - E3-1 (D) Always Below 1 Ω E4-3 (U) - E3-2 (U) Always Below 1 Ω E4-4 (D) or E3-1 (D) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher E4-3 (U) or E3-2 (U) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher - Reconnect the E4 power window regulator master switch assembly connector.
- Reconnect the E3 front power window regulator motor assembly LH connector.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → See step 4
- REPLACE FRONT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
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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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