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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK FUSE 
    1. Check whether the regulator switch fuses P FR DOOR 25-amp, D RR DOOR 20-amp and P RR DOOR 20-amp of inoperative seats are normal.
      NOTE:
      • If the fuse for the passenger side door is normal, proceed to (OK-A)  . Go to step  2.
      • If the fuse for the rear RH and LH doors is normal, proceed to OK-B  . Go to step  6.
      • If the fuse for the passenger side door is defective, NG-A : REPLACE FUSE (P FR DOOR 25 A) 
      • If the fuse for the rear RH door is defective, NG-B : REPLACE FUSE (D RR DOOR 20 A) 
      • If the fuse for the rear LH door is defective, NG-B : REPLACE FUSE (P RR DOOR 20 A) 
  2. OK-A

    CHECK POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY (PASSENGER SIDE) 
    1. Inspect the power source voltage.
      1. Disconnect the regulator switch connector.
      2. Check the voltage between terminal 7 (B) of the regulator switch vehicle's side connector and the body ground.
        Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Regulator Switch Connector Terminals (Passenger Side)
        G02828526Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: 10-14 V with ignition switch ON 

    1. NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    2. OK : Go to Next Step 
  3. CHECK POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY (PASSENGER SIDE) 
    1. Inspect the GND.
      1. Disconnect the regulator switch connector.
      2. Check the continuity between terminal 1 (E) of the regulator switch vehicle's side connector and the body ground.
        Fig 2: Identifying Power Window Regulator Switch Connector Terminals (Passenger Side)
        G02828527Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: Continuity (constant) 

    1. NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    2. OK : Go to Next Step 
  4. CHECK POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (PASSENGER SIDE) 
    1. Inspect the motor operation.
      1. Disconnect the regulator switch connector.
      2. Inspect the door glass operation when the battery voltage is applied between terminals 3 (U) and 6 (D) of the regulator switch vehicle's side connector.
        Fig 3: Identifying Power Window Regulator Switch Connector Terminals (Passenger Side)
        G02828528Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: 

      Fig 4: Power Window Regulator Motor Assembly RH (Passenger Side) Operational Direction Condition Table
      G02828529Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK : REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    2. NG : Go to Next Step 
  5. INSPECT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (PASSENGER SIDE) 
    1. Inspect the operation of the front LH power window regulator motor assembly.
      1. Check that the motor operates smoothly when the battery voltage is applied to each terminal of the connector.
      2. Fig 5: Identifying Power Window Regulator Motor & Connector Terminals (RH)
        G02828530Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: 

      Fig 6: Testing Power Window Regulator Motor Assembly RH (Passenger Side)
      G02828531Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Inspect the PTC operation inside the power window regulator motor.
      NOTE: The inspection should be performed with the power window regulator and door glass installed to the vehicle.
      1. Set a DC 400 A probe of the electrical tester in the wire harness of terminal 1 or 2.
        NOTE: Match the arrow mark of the probe with the current direction.
      2. Set the door glass in the fully closed position.
      3. When 60 seconds have elapsed after the door glass is fully closed, check now long the current takes to charge, from approximately 16-34 A into 1 A or less, when the power window switch is turned UP once again.

        Standard: Approximately 4-90 seconds 

      4. When approximately 60 seconds have elapsed after the inspection of the current cut-off, check that the door glass goes down when the power window regulator switch is turned DOWN.
    1. OK : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    2. NG : REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH 
  6. OK-B

    CHECK POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY REAR (REAR RH AND LH) 
    1. Inspect the power source voltage.
      1. Disconnect the regulator switch connector.
      2. Check the voltage between terminal 7 (B) of the regulator switch vehicle's side connector and the body ground.
      3. Fig 7: Identifying Power Window Regulator Switch Assembly Connector Terminals (Rear)
        G02828532Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: 10-14 V with ignition switch ON 

    1. NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    2. OK : Go to Next Step 
  7. CHECK POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY REAR (REAR RH AND LH) 
    1. Inspect the GND.
      1. Disconnect the regulator switch connector.
      2. Check the continuity between terminal 1 (E) of the regulator switch vehicle's side connector and the body ground.
      3. Fig 8: Identifying Power Window Regulator Switch Assembly Connector Terminals (Rear)
        G02828533Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: Continuity (constant) 

    1. NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    2. OK-A : Go to step 8 (In case Rear RH side) 
    3. OK-B : Go to step   10  (In case Rear LH side) 
  8. CHECK POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (REAR RH) 
    1. Inspect the motor operation.
      1. Disconnect the regulator switch connector.
      2. Inspect the door glass operation when the battery voltage is applied between terminals 3 (U) and 6 (D) of the regulator switch vehicle's side connector.
        Fig 9: Identifying Power Window Regulator Switch Assembly Connector Terminals (Rear)
        G02828535Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: 

    Fig 10: Testing Power Window Regulator Assembly (Rear - Regulator In Vehicle)
    G02828534Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK : REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY REAR 
    2. NG : Go to Next Step 
  9. INSPECT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (REAR RH) 
    1. Inspect the operation of the power window regulator motor assembly RH (Rear RH side).
      1. Check that the motor operates smoothly when the battery voltage is applied to each terminal of the connector.
      2. Fig 11: Identifying Power Window Regulator Motor & Connector Terminals (Rear RH)
        G02828537Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: 

      Fig 12: Testing Power Window Regulator Assembly (Rear - Regulator Not In Vehicle)
      G02828536Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Inspect the PTC operation inside the power window regulator motor.
      NOTE: The inspection should be performed with the power window regulator and door glass installed to the vehicle.
      1. Set a DC 400 A probe of the electrical tester in the wire harness of terminal 1 or 2.
        NOTE: Match the arrow mark of the probe with the current direction.
      2. Set the door glass in the fully closed position.
      3. When 60 seconds have elapsed after the door glass is fully closed, check now long the current takes to charge, from approximately 16-34 A into 1 A or less, when the power window switch is turned UP once again.

        Standard: Approximately 4-90 seconds 

      4. When approximately 60 seconds have elapsed after the inspection of the current cut-off, check that the door glass goes down when the power window regulator switch is turned DOWN.
    1. OK : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    2. NG : REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH 
  10. CHECK POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH (REAR LH) 
    1. Inspect the motor operation.
      1. Disconnect the regulator switch connector.
      2. Inspect the door glass operation when the battery voltage is applied between terminals 3 (U) and 6 (D) of the regulator switch vehicle's side connector.
        Fig 13: Identifying Regulator Switch Connector Terminals (LH Rear)
        G02828539Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: 

      Fig 14: Testing Power Window Regulator Motor Assembly (LH Rear - Regulator In Vehicle)
      G02828538Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK : REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY REAR 
    2. NG : Go to Next Step 
  11. INSPECT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH (REAR LH) 
    1. Inspect the operation of the power window regulator motor assembly LH (Rear LH side).
      1. Check that the motor operates smoothly when the battery voltage is applied to each terminal of the connector.

      Standard: 

      Fig 15: Identifying Power Window Regulator Motor Assembly & Connector Terminals (LH Rear)
      G02828541Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 16: Testing Power Window Regulator Motor Assembly (LH Rear - Regulator Not In Vehicle)
      G02828540Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Inspect the PTC operation inside the power window regulator motor.
      NOTE: The inspection should be performed with the power window regulator and door glass installed to the vehicle.
      1. Set a DC 400 A probe of the electrical tester in the wire harness of terminal 1 or 2.
        NOTE: Match the arrow mark of the probe with the current direction.
      2. Set the door glass in the fully closed position.
      3. When 60 seconds have elapsed after the door glass is fully closed, check now long the current takes to charge, from approximately 16-34 A into 1 A or less, when the power window switch is turned UP once again.

        Standard: Approximately 4-90 seconds 

      4. When approximately 60 seconds have elapsed after the inspection of the current cut-off, check that the door glass goes down when the power window regulator switch is turned DOWN.
    1. NG : REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH 
    2. OK : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR