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 Windows Do Not Operate At All: Procedure
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER WINDOW POWER SOURCE)
- Disconnect the power window master switch connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition I3-6 (B) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V
NG → See step 4
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH - BODY GROUND)
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition I3-1 (E)- Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → See step 3
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- REPLACE POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH. Refer to REMOVAL
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MAIN BODY ECU - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the instrument panel junction block connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 2E-17 (PWS) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)
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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.
