Jam Protection Function does not Operate: Procedure

2012 Toyota Prius ThreeSECTION Procedure
  1. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (APPLICABLE LOCATION) 
    1. Initialize the power window regulator motor assembly (applicable location). Refer to INITIALIZATION .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM (AUTO UP/DOWN FUNCTION) 
    1. Check if the power window auto up and down function operates normally. Refer to OPERATION CHECK .

      OK

      Auto up and down function is normal.

    NG → See step   4 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK JAM PROTECTION FUNCTION OPERATING RANGE 
    1. Check if the jam protection function operates normally for the applicable power window.

      HINT: 

      The jam protection function will not operate within 4 mm (0.157 in.) of the fully closed position.

      OK

      Jam protection function operates normally.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (Driver door power window) B
      NG (Front passenger side power window) C
      NG (Rear LH side power window) D
      NG (Rear RH side power window) E

    B → See step   5 

    C → See step   6 

    D → See step   7 

    E → See step   8 

    A → END (PROBLEM DUE TO INITIALIZATION FAILURE) 

  4. GO TO OTHER PROBLEM (Proceed to Problem Symptoms Table). Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
  5. REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  6. REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  7. REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Rear LH Side). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  8. REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Rear RH Side). Refer to  REMOVAL 
RENDER: 1.0x

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