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Auto Reverse Pinch Protection Function Inspection

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.
No Go to the next step.
2
  • Does power window open before contacting the hammer?
Yes Go to DRIVER-SIDE DOOR GLASS REVERSE OPENS DURING AUTO-CLOSE (MANUAL-CLOSE) OPERATION (MIS REVERSE OPEN).
(See DRIVER-SIDE DOOR GLASS REVERSE OPENS DURING AUTO-CLOSE (MANUAL-CLOSE) OPERATION (MIS REVERSE OPEN) .)
No Initialize the power window main switch.
NOTE:
  • Before initializing the power window main switch, cut off the power supply to the power window main switch for approx. 60 s. Then, reconnect it again after approx. 60 s:
  • Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  • Disconnect the power window main switch connector.
  • Remove the fuse for the power window system.
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