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Test Description

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The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3:  This step determines if the power window master switch lockout signal circuit may be shorted to battery positive voltage. Normally, with rear window lockout not enabled, this circuit is closed within the master window switch and rear windows are operational from their respective switches. When the lockout feature is enabled, the circuit is open and no voltage is available at the rear window switches. A short to voltage on this circuit would cause power to be supplied to the rear window switches regardless of the lockout switch status.
Power Windows Inoperative - Lockout Function

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Power Window Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Door Systems Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Door Systems 
2 Verify that the inoperative power windows lockout function fault is present.
Does the power windows lockout function operate normally?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
  1. Disconnect the driver window switch.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Probe the power window master switch lockout signal circuit of the driver window switch with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver window switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 7  Go to Step 6 
5 Repair the short to voltage in the power window master switch lockout signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 7  -
6 Replace the driver window switch. Refer to Mirror, Window, and Door Lock Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 7  -
7 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2