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 Circuit Test: RAV4
Disconnect 18-pin power window master switch connector. See Fig 1. Continuity should exist between all terminals listed in table. See POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH CIRCUIT TEST (RAV4) table. If continuity is not as specified, replace master switch. See POWER WINDOW SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
| Application & Switch Position | Terminals No. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver's Switch | |||
| Locked & Unlocked | |||
| UP | 4 & 7; 1, 3 & 9 | ||
| OFF | 1, 3 & 4; 1, 3, & 9 | ||
| DOWN | 3 & 4; 5 & 6 | ||
| Front Passenger's Switch | |||
| Locked | |||
| UP | 6 & 13 | ||
| OFF | 13 & 15 | ||
| DOWN | 6 & 15 | ||
| Unlocked | |||
| UP | 6 & 13; 1, 3 & 15 | ||
| OFF | 1, 3 & 13; 1, 3 & 15 | ||
| DOWN | 6 & 15; 1, 3 & 13 | ||
| Left Rear Switch | |||
| Locked | |||
| UP | 6 & 12 | ||
| OFF | 10 & 12 | ||
| DOWN | 6 & 10 | ||
| Unlocked | |||
| UP | 6 & 12; 1, 3 & 10 | ||
| OFF | 1, 3 & 12; 1, 3 & 10 | ||
| DOWN | 6 & 10; 1, 3 & 12 | ||
| Right Rear Switch | |||
| Locked | |||
| UP | 6 &18 | ||
| OFF | 16 & 18 | ||
| DOWN | 6 & 16 | ||
| Unlocked | |||
| UP | 6 & 18; 1, 3 & 16 | ||
| OFF | 1, 3 & 18; 1, 3 & 16 | ||
| DOWN | 6 & 16; 1, 3 & 18 | ||
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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.