Power Window Switch Continuity Test (Driver's Side Switch)

1996 Toyota Tercel DX, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Power Window Switch Continuity Test (Driver's Side Switch)

Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between specified terminals with driver's side power window switch in specified position. See POWER WINDOW SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (DRIVER'S SIDE)  table. See Fig 1. If continuity does not exist at specified terminals, replace power window switch.

POWER WINDOW SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (DRIVER'S SIDE)

Application & Position (1) Terminal No.
Driver's Side Switch (Locked & Unlocked)
UP 1, 2 & 13; 6, 7 & 8
OFF 1, 2, 6 & 13
DOWN 1, 2 & 6; 7, 8 & 13
Passenger's Side Switch
Locked
UP 1, 2 & 5; 7, 8 & 12
OFF 1, 2, 5 & 12
DOWN 1, 2 & 12; 5, 7 & 8
Unlocked
UP 7, 8 & 12
OFF 5 & 12
DOWN 5, 7 & 8
Left Rear Switch
Locked
UP 7, 8 & 10
OFF 1, 2 & 9
DOWN 1, 2, 9 & 10
Unlocked
UP 7, 8 & 10
OFF 9 & 10
DOWN 7, 8 & 9
Right Rear Switch
Locked
UP 1, 2 & 14; 7, 8 & 11
OFF 1, 2, 11 & 14
DOWN 1, 2 & 11; 7, 8 & 14
Unlocked
UP 7, 8 & 11
OFF 11 & 14
DOWN 7, 8 & 14
(1) See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Power Window Switch Connector ID - Driver's Side Master Switch
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