Power Window Control System: Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. Inspect one-touch power window system current of circuit (Using an ammeter)  :
    1. Disconnect the connector from the master switch.
    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.
      Fig 1: Testing One-Touch Power Window System
      G01896091Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 on the wire harness side connector.
    4. As the window goes down, check that the current flow is approximately 7 amps.
    5. NOTE: The PTC opens about 4 - 90 seconds after the window stops going down, so that check must be made before the PTC operates.
    6. Check that the current increases up to approximately 14.5 amps or more when the window stops going down.

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

  2. Inspect rear door power window switch continuity  :
    Fig 2: Testing Rear Door Power Window Switch
    G01896093Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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