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Test B: Driver's Side Power Window Inoperative

  1. If description and operation has been reviewed, go to next step. If description and operation has not been reviewed, go to DESCRIPTION & OPERATION  .
  2. Verify driver's side power window is inoperative. If driver's side power window is inoperative, go to next step. If driver's side power window operates normally, diagnose intermittent problem. See DIAGNOSING INTERMITTENTS in BODY CONTROL MODULES - MONTANA, SILHOUETTE & VENTURE article.
  3. Disconnect driver's side power window motor 2-pin harness connector. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Using test light connected to ground, probe driver's side power window motor harness connector terminal "A" (Dark Blue wire). Using power window master switch, press power window master switch to UP position. If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go to step  5 .
  4. Connect test light between driver's side power window motor harness connector terminals "A" (Dark Blue wire) and "B" (Brown wire). Using power window master switch, press power window master switch to DOWN position. If test light does not illuminate, go to step  6 . If test light illuminates, go to step  7 .
  5. Check for open in Dark Blue wire between power window master switch and driver's side power window motor. If problem does not exist, go to step  8 . If problem exists, repair as necessary. After repair, go to step  11 .
  6. Check for open in Brown wire between power window master switch and driver's side power window motor. If problem does not exist, go to step  8 . If problem exists, repair as necessary. After repair, go to step  11 .
  7. Check driver's side power window motor harness connector for poor connections or loose terminals. If problem does not exist, go to step  9 . If problem exists, repair as necessary. After repair, go to step  11 .
  8. Check power window master switch harness connector for poor connections or loose terminals. If problem does not exist, go to step  10 . If problem exists, repair as necessary. After repair, go to step  11 .
  9. Replace driver's side power window motor. After repair, go to step  11 .
  10. Replace power window master switch. After repair, go to next step.
  11. Operate system to verify repair. If problem does not exist, system is okay. If problem exists, go to step  2 .