Power Window System: Inspection

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Inspection
Symptoms Inspection order
All power windows do not operate.
  1. Check the fuse.
  2. Check the power window relay.
  3. Check the wiring harness.
Particular window does not operate.
  1. Check the fuse.
  2. Check the switch - power window main.
  3. Check the switch - power window sub.
  4. Check the power window motor.
  5. Check the wiring harness.
"Window Lock" does not operate. Check the switch - power window main.
Driver's side window moves slightly (approx. 20 mm (0.79 in)).
  1. Check the motor - front.
  2. Check the switch - power window main.
  3. Check the wiring harness.
Driver's side window moves slightly (approx. 50 mm (1.97 in)). (This status is not a failure.) Perform reset operation A. < Ref. to RESET OPERATION A , OPERATION, Power Window System. >
Driver's side window does not close completely. (Using AUTO UP allows the window to fully close first and then move in reverse resulting in slightly opening.) Perform reset operation B. < Ref. to RESET OPERATION B , OPERATION, Power Window System. >
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