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Auto Reverse Pinch Protection Function Inspection

NOTE:

Perform the following inspection for the power window main switch and the power window subswitches for each window. (with auto-open/close function for all windows)
With the switch held at auto-up, the door glass does not automatically reverse even when a foreign object is encountered.

BASIC POWER WINDOW SYSTEM INSPECTION (POWER WINDOW SYSTEM) DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step	Inspection		Action
1	Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on). Fully open the driver-side power window. Set the hammer (thickness: 10 mm {0.39 in} or more) as shown below. Then, close the power window. Verify that the power window opens approx. 200 mm {2.87 in} after contacting the hammer and the operation stops. Does auto reverse pinch protection function operate properly?	Yes	Auto reverse pinch protection function is normal.
1		No	Go to the next step.
2	Does power window open before contacting the hammer?	Yes	Go to DOOR GLASS REVERSES EVEN THOUGH THE GLASS DOES NOT ENCOUNTER A FOREIGN OBJECT WHILE IT IS MOVING UP IN AUTOMATIC MODE [POWER WINDOW SYSTEM].
2	Does power window open before contacting the hammer?	No	With auto-open/close function for driver-side window Initialize the power window main switch. With auto-open/close function for all windows Initialize the power window main switch and subswitches. NOTE: If the following operations have been performed, the initial setting is reset, and auto up/down operation are disabled. Therefore, performing the initial setting is necessary. Negative battery terminal is disconnected. Power window main switch connector is disconnected. Power window system power supply fuse is removed.

Fig 1: Opening Power Window

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