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.
Operating Windows
Operating the window from the driver's seat
The window is operated by the switch in the control panel (3/81). The motor for the power window on the driver, s side is controlled directly from the driver door module (DDM) (3/126). The motor for the power window on the passenger side is controlled via controller area network (CAN) communication from the driver door module (DDM) to the passenger door module (PDM) (3/127).
The signals for operating the rear window on the driver's side are transmitted from the driver door module (DDM) to the rear window using LIN-communication.
The signals for operating the rear window on the passenger side are transmitted from the driver door module (DDM) via the controller area network (CAN) to the passenger door module (PDM) and then to the rear window using LIN-communication.
Operating the front window on the passenger side
The passenger door module (PDM) (3/127) only operates the front window on the passenger side. The window is operated by the switch in the control panel (3/83). The signal is sent via the passenger door module (PDM) to the power window motor on the passenger side.
Operating the window in the left rear door
Left rear door module (LDM) (3/128) can only operate the window in the left rear door. The window is operated by the switch in the control panel (3/85). The signal is sent via the left rear door module (LDM) to the power window motor in the left rear door.
Operating the window in the right rear door
Right rear door module (RDM) (3/129) can only operate the window in the right rear door. The window is operated by the switch in the control panel (3/86). The signal is sent via the right rear door module (RDM) to the power window motor in the right rear door.
Activating the child lock
If the child lock is activated from the driver door module (DDM), the rear windows cannot be operated from the rear doors. The child lock is operated via the switch in the control panel on the driver's side. A signal is transmitted to the driver door module (DDM) and on via LIN-communication to the left rear door module (LDM) and right rear door module (RDM) which shut off window operation in the respective doors.
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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.