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Trouble Shooting

NOTE: Before proceeding with trouble shooting, check multiplex system for faults. See MULTIPLEX CONTROL SYSTEMS - LS400 article. If no faults are found in multiplex system, proceed with trouble shooting.

Ensure all component terminals and ground connections are clean and tight. Check possible faults in order listed. See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  table. Repair or replace components and/or circuits as necessary.

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Symptom Inspect
All Windows Inoperative (1) PWS Circuit
(2) Master Switch Circuit
(3) Body Control ECU
Individual Window Inoperative (2) Master Switch Circuit
(4) Window Motor Circuit
(3) Driver Door ECU
AUTO UP/DOWN Inoperative (2) Master Switch Circuit
(3) Driver Door ECU
Jam Protection & AUTO UP/DOWN Inoperative (5) Jam Protection Limit Switch Circuit
(6) Jam Protection Pulse Switch Circuit
(3) Driver Door ECU
Windows Inoperative When Using Master Switch
All Windows Inoperative (3) Body Control ECU
(7) Master Switch
(8) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
All Windows Inoperative (Except Driver's) (7) Master Switch
(8) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Single Window Inoperative (Auto & Manual Function) (9)
Single Window Inoperative (Auto Function) (7) Master Switch
(10) Passenger's Switch
(3) Door ECU
(8) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Windows (Except Driver's) Inoperative From Master Switch (Individual Switch Operation Normal)
All Windows Inoperative (7) Master Switch
Front Passenger's Window Completely Inoperative (3) Driver Door ECU
(7) Master Switch
(8) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Front Passenger's Window UP, DOWN Or AUTO DOWN Inoperative (7) Master Switch
Right Rear Passenger's Window Completely Inoperative (3) Driver Door ECU
(7) Master Switch
(8) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Right Rear Passenger's Window UP, DOWN Or AUTO DOWN Inoperative (7) Master Switch
Left Rear Passenger's Window Completely Inoperative (3) Driver Door ECU
(7) Master Switch
(8) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Left Rear Passenger's Window UP, DOWN Or AUTO DOWN Inoperative (7) Master Switch
Window UP Inoperative (All Passenger's Windows) (7) Master Switch
(3) Driver Door ECU
(8) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Window UP Inoperative (Individual Window) (7) Master Switch
Window DOWN Inoperative (All Passenger's Windows) (7) Master Switch
(3) Driver Door ECU
(8) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Window DOWN Inoperative (Individual Window) (7) Master Switch
Window AUTO DOWN Inoperative (All Passenger's Windows) (7) Master Switch
(3) Driver Door ECU
(8) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Window AUTO DOWN Inoperative (Individual Window) (7) Master Switch
Door Key Window Function Inoperative (Master Switch Operation Normal)
Door Key Lock & Window Functions Inoperative (3)
Door Key Window Function Inoperative (Door Key Lock Operation Normal) (11)
Windows Inoperative Using Multi-Remote Transmitter (Master Switch Operation Normal)
Remote Operation of Door Lock & Luggage Compartment Inoperative (12)
Only Remote Operation Of Luggage Compartment Operates Normally Check Wireless Door Lock Transmitter
Remote Operation Of Door Lock & Luggage Compartment Operates Normally (11)
Window Switches To Down Operation During Up Operation
Window Begins Down Operation After Window Reaches Fully Closed Position (13) Window Motor Limit Switch Adjustment
(3) Driver Door ECU
Window Begins Down Operation During Up Operation (14)
(1) See PWS CIRCUIT  under CIRCUIT TESTS.
(2) See MASTER SWITCH CIRCUIT  under CIRCUIT TESTS.
(3) See BODY CONTROL SYSTEMS - LS400 article.
(4) See WINDOW MOTOR CIRCUIT  under CIRCUIT TESTS.
(5) See JAM PROTECTION LIMIT SWITCH CIRCUIT  under CIRCUIT TESTS.
(6) See JAM PROTECTION PULSE SWITCH CIRCUIT  under CIRCUIT TESTS.
(7) See MASTER SWITCH  under COMPONENT TESTS.
(8) See WIRING DIAGRAMS. 
(9) See SINGLE WINDOW INOPERATIVE (AUTOMATIC & MANUAL OPERATION)  under SYMPTOM TESTS.
(10) See PASSENGER'S SWITCH  under COMPONENT TESTS.
(11) See MULTIPLEX CONTROL SYSTEMS - LS400 article.
(12) See POWER DOOR LOCKS, TRUNK LID & FUEL DOOR RELEASE article.
(13) See WINDOW MOTOR LIMIT SWITCH  under ADJUSTMENTS.
(14) See WINDOW BEGINS DOWN OPERATION DURING UP OPERATION  under SYMPTOM TESTS.