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.
Repair Instruction: Initialization
| System Name |
|---|
| Power Window Control System |
- RESET (INITIALIZE) POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR (DRIVER SIDE) NOTE:
- Resetting the power window regulator motor (initializing the pulse sensor) is necessary if one of the following occurs: 1) the battery cable is disconnected; 2) the power window regulator master switch, wire harness, power window regulator switch, power window regulator or power window regulator motor is replaced or removed / installed; or 3) the Power fuse, FR Door fuse, GAUGE fuse and ECU-IG fuse are replaced. If resetting is not performed, the master switch will not be able to operate the AUTO UP / DOWN function, jam protection function and remote operation function.
- Whenever disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, reset all the other systems besides the power window control system.
- Change the power mode to ON (IG) by pushing the power switch.
- Open the power window halfway by pressing the power window switch.
- Fully pull up on the switch until the power window is fully closed and continue to hold the switch for at least 1 second.
- Check that the AUTO UP / DOWN function operates normally.
If the AUTO UP / DOWN function operates normally, reset operations are complete. If abnormal, follow the 3 steps below.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal for 10 seconds.
- Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Perform the first 4 steps again.
If the AUTO UP / DOWN function operates normally, reset operations have been completed at this time. If abnormal, follow the 4 steps below.
- Change the power mode to ON (IG) by pushing the power switch.
- Open the power window halfway by pressing the power window switch.
- Fully pull up on the switch until the power window is fully closed and continue to hold the switch for approximately 12 seconds after the power window is fully closed.
- Check that the AUTO UP / DOWN function operates normally.
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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.