Section 438 (Power Window Control System): Inspection

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. INSPECT POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    Front Driver's Switch 

    CONNECTOR TERMINALS SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    UP AUTO 6 - 20, 6 - 16 Continuity
    UP 6 - 20 Continuity
    OFF - No continuity
    DOWN 6 - 11 Continuity
    DOWN AUTO 6 - 11, 6 - 16 Continuity

    Front Passenger's Switch 

    CONNECTOR TERMINALS SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    UP AUTO 3 - 14, 3 - 15 Continuity
    UP 3 - 14 Continuity
    OFF - No continuity
    DOWN 3 - 13 Continuity
    DOWN AUTO 3 - 13, 3 - 15 Continuity

    Rear Left Switch 

    CONNECTOR TERMINALS SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    UP AUTO 5 - 14, 5 - 15 Continuity
    UP 5 - 14 Continuity
    OFF - No continuity
    DOWN 5 - 13 Continuity
    DOWN AUTO 5 - 13, 5 - 15 Continuity

    Rear Right Switch 

    CONNECTOR TERMINALS SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    UP AUTO 4 - 14, 4 - 15 Continuity
    UP 4 - 14 Continuity
    OFF - No continuity
    DOWN 4 - 13 Continuity
    DOWN AUTO 4 - 13, 4 - 15 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the master switch.

    Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Master Switch Terminals
    G03376949Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH ILLUMINATION 
    1. Set the window lock switch to the unlock position. 
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 18 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 10, and check that all the illuminations light up. 
      Fig 2: Inspecting Power Window Master Switch Illumination (1 Of 2)
      G03376950Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Set the window lock switch to the lock position.
    4. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 8 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 10, and check that all the illuminations does not light up.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the master switch.

      Fig 3: Inspecting Power Window Master Switch Illumination (2 Of 2)
      G03376951Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Front Passenger's Door: INSPECT POWER WINDOW SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    CONNECTOR TERMINALS SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    UP AUTO 3 - 8, 1 - 8 Continuity
    UP 1 - 8 Continuity
    OFF - No continuity
    DOWN 6 - 8 Continuity
    DOWN AUTO 3 - 8, 6 - 8 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 4: Identifying Front Passenger'S Door Switch Terminals
    G03376952Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Driver's Door: INSPECT POWER WINDOW MOTOR OPERATION 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 5 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 4, and check that the motor turns clockwise.
      Fig 5: Inspecting Power Window Motor Operation (1 Of 2)
      G03376953Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Reverse the polarity, check that the motor turns counterclockwise.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

      Fig 6: Inspecting Power Window Motor Operation (2 Of 2)
      G03376954Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. Front Passenger's Door: INSPECT POWER WINDOW MOTOR OPERATION 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 5 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 4, and check that the motor turns clockwise.
      Fig 7: Inspecting Power Window Motor Operation - Front Passenger'S Door (1 Of 2)
      G03376955Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Reverse the polarity, check that the motor turns counterclockwise.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

      Fig 8: Inspecting Power Window Motor Operation - Front Passenger'S Door (2 Of 2)
      G03376956Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. Rear Left Side: INSPECT POWER WINDOW MOTOR OPERATION 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check that the motor turns clockwise.
      Fig 9: Inspecting Power Window Motor Operation - Rear Left Side (1 Of 2)
      G03376957Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Reverse the polarity check that the motor turns counterclockwise.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

      HINT:

      Since the jam protection may not work properly be sure to conduct procedures described in "How to Reset Power Window Motor (Reset switch and pulse switch)" after this inspection.

      Fig 10: Inspecting Power Window Motor Operation - Rear Left Side (2 Of 2)
      G03376958Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. Rear Right Side: INSPECT POWER WINDOW MOTOR OPERATION 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check that the motor turns clockwise.
      Fig 11: Inspecting Power Window Motor Operation - Rear Right Side (1 Of 2)
      G03376959Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Reverse the polarity check that the motor turns counterclockwise.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

      HINT:

      Since the jam protection may not work properly be sure to conduct procedures described in "How to Reset Power Window Motor (Reset switch and pulse switch)" after this inspection.

      Fig 12: Inspecting Power Window Motor Operation - Rear Right Side (2 Of 2)
      G03376960Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. Front Door: INSPECT POWER WINDOW MOTOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the Driver door Window motor.
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the ammeter to terminal 5 on the wire harness side connector and the negative (-) lead to negative terminal of the battery.
    3. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 4 on the wire harness side connector, and raise the window to the fully position.
      Fig 13: Inspecting Power Window Motor Ptc Thermistor Operation - Front Door (1 Of 2)
      G03376961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Continue to apply voltage, and check that the current changes to less than 1 A within 4 to 90 seconds.
    5. Disconnect the leads from the terminals.
    6. Approximately 60 seconds later, connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 5 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 4, and check that the window begins to descend.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

      Fig 14: Inspecting Power Window Motor Ptc Thermistor Operation - Front Door (2 Of 2)
      G03376962Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. Rear LH Door: INSPECT POWER WINDOW MOTOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the Rear LH door ECU.
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the ammeter to terminal 1 on the wire harness side connector and the negative (-) lead to negative terminal of the battery.
    3. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 on the wire harness side connector, and raise the window to the fully position.
      Fig 15: Inspecting Power Window Motor PTC Thermistor Operation - Rear LH Door (1 Of 2)
      G03376963Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Continue to apply voltage and check that the current changes to less than 1 A within 4 to 90 seconds.
    5. Disconnect the leads from the terminals.
    6. Approximately 60 seconds later, connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check that the window begins to descend.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

      Fig 16: Inspecting Power Window Motor PTC Thermistor Operation - Rear LH Door (2 Of 2)
      G03376964Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. Rear RH Door: INSPECT POWER WINDOW MOTOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the Rear RH door ECU.
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the ammeter to terminal 2 on the wire harness side connector and the negative (-) lead to negative terminal of the battery.
    3. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 on the wire harness side connector, and raise the window to the fully position.
      Fig 17: Inspecting Power Window Motor PTC Thermistor Operation - Rear RH Door (1 Of 2)
      G03376965Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Continue to apply voltage and check that the current changes to less than 1 A within 4 to 90 seconds.
    5. Disconnect the leads from the terminals.
    6. Approximately 60 seconds later, connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, and check that the window begins to descend.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

      Fig 18: Inspecting Power Window Motor PTC Thermistor Operation - Rear RH Door (2 Of 2)
      G03376966Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. Driver's Door: INSPECT JAM PROTECTION LIMIT SWITCH OPERATION 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the ohmmeter to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 3.
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 4 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5.
    3. Check that the continuity exists when the window goes up.
      Fig 19: Inspecting JAM Protection Limit Switch Operation - Driver's Door (1 Of 2)
      G03376967Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Check that the no continuity exists when the window is in the fully closed position.
      NOTE: If connecting the wire harness wrongly, the sensor might be damaged so caution is necessary.
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