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Description & Operation

A window switch, located at each door panel, controls voltage applied to its respective window motor. See Fig 1 . Driver-side master power window switch has 3 additional buttons for control of each passenger window. In addition, master switch has an automatic lowering feature for driver-side window. When activated, a bi-polar relay is energized and remains on until window completes its travel in the down direction.

With ignition on, battery voltage from P/WIND 20-amp fuses is applied to master power window switch. Driver can control power distributed to passenger window switches with a lock-out feature incorporated into master window switch. By toggling a window switch to desired position, power is supplied to appropriate window motor.

WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS. DO NOT apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.
NOTE: Anytime battery cables are disconnected from battery and then reconnected, theft deterrent system will operate (horn will sound and emergency lights will flash for about 3 minutes). To disarm system, insert ignition key and turn key to ACC position.
Fig 1: Identifying Power Window System Components
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