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Master Switch

  1. Turn ignition on. Check 30-amp POWER WINDOW fuse and replace as necessary. Remove master window switch from door, leaving wiring connected. Backprobe master switch connector for battery voltage at Black/White wire (switch power). See Figure and Figure . If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery voltage is not present, repair Black/White wire.
  2. Backprobe master window switch connector at wire color specified while operating switch. Voltage should be present only at specified terminals. If battery voltage is not present at specified terminal and switch position, replace switch. See MASTER SWITCH TESTING  table.
MASTER SWITCH TESTING

Switch Position Wire Color
Left Front Up Red/Black
Left Front Down Red/Dark Green
Right Front Up Dark Green/White
Right Front Down Red/White
Left Rear Up Dark Green/Yellow
Left Rear Down White/Red
Right Rear Up Dark Blue/White
Right Rear Down Yellow/White