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.
Data List/Active Test
- READ DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the intelligent tester's DATA LIST allows switch, sensor, actuator and other item values to be read without removing any parts. Reading the DATA LIST early in troubleshooting is one way to save time.
- Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Read the DATA LIST by following the directions on the tester screen.
Power window control system
DATA LIST (POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM)Item Measurement Item / Display (Range) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note P/W AUTO SW Driver side power window auto up/down switch / ON or OFF ON: Driver side door P/W auto switch is ON position
OFF: Driver side door P/W auto switch is OFF position- P P/W AUTO SW Front passenger side power window auto up/down switch/ON or OFF ON: Passenger side door remote P/W auto switch is ON position
OFF: Passenger side door remote P/W auto switch is OFF position- RR P/W AUTO SW Rear power window RH auto up/down switch/ON or OFF ON: Rear door RH remote P/W auto switch is ON position
OFF: Rear door RH remote P/W auto switch is OFF position- RL P/W AUTO SW Rear power window LH auto up/down switch/ON or OFF ON: Rear door LH remote P/W auto switch is ON position
OFF: Rear door LH remote P/W auto switch is OFF position- LIMIT SW Jam protection limit switch / ON or OFF ON: Jam protection limit switch is ON position
OFF: Jam protection limit switch is OFF position- LOCK POS SW Power window lock switch / ON or OFF ON: Door unlock detection switch is ON position
OFF: Door unlock detection switch is OFF position- GLASS POS-1/4 Margin for jam protection triggering force of window glass within range of fully closed to 1/4 open position / OK or CAUTION OK Margin is sufficient during manual UP operation: CAUTION: May be displayed even when no resistance is applied in either position. In this case there is a foreign object stuck in that position- GLASS POS-2/4 Margin for jam protection triggering force of window glass within range of fully closed to 1/2 open position / OK or CAUTION OK: Margin is sufficient during manual UP operation CAUTION: May be displayed even when no resistance is applied in either position. In this case there is a foreign object stuck in that position- GLASS POS-3/4 Margin for jam protection triggering force of window glass within range of fully closed to 3/4 open position / OK or CAUTION OK Margin is sufficient during manual UP operation: CAUTION: May be displayed even when no resistance is applied in either position. In this case there is a foreign object stuck in that position- GLASS POS-OPEN Margin for jam protection triggering force of window glass within range of fully closed to 3/4 to fully open position / OK or CAUTION OK: Margin is sufficient during manual UP operation CAUTION: May be displayed even when no resistance is applied in either position. In this case there is a foreign object stuck in that position- UP/DOOR KEY Make all door windows go up manually by holding driver's side door key to lock side for 1.5 seconds when ignition switch is OFF/NOT AVL or AVAIL NOT AVL: Function is not available
AVAIL: Function is available- DOWN/DOOR KEY Make all door windows go down manually by holding driver's side door key to lock side for 1.5 seconds when ignition switch is OFF/NOT AVL or AVAIL NOT AVL: Function is not available
AVAIL: Function is available-
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST
HINT:
Perform the intelligent tester's ACTIVE TEST allows relay, VSV, actuator and other items to be operated without removing any parts. Performing the ACTIVE TEST early in troubleshooting is one way to save time. The DATA LIST can be displayed during the ACTIVE TEST.
- Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Perform the ACTIVE TEST by following the directions on the tester screen.
Power window control system
ACTIVE TEST (POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM)Item Test Details Diagnostic Note P/W UP/DOWN Driver power window UP/DOWN -
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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.