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Preliminary Procedure

  1. Verify customer's complaint by operating power windows. Check window alignment and window mounting. Check for window frame interference or damaged switches. Check for blown fuse(s), loose or corroded connectors, or damaged wiring harness. Repair or replace components as necessary.
  2. If all components are okay, connect NGS tester to DLC located below instrument panel. Using NGS tester, perform DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST. If NGS tester displays NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIPPED for Driver Door Module (DDM), go to TEST A: NO COMMUNICATION WITH DDM  under SYSTEM TESTING. If NGS tester displays NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIPPED for Lighting Control Module (LCM), go to TEST B: NO COMMUNICATION WITH LCM  under SYSTEM TESTING.
  3. If NGS tester displays SYSTEM PASSED for DDM, retrieve and record continuous DTCs using NGS tester. Erase continuous DTCs. Perform DDM self-test diagnostics using NGS tester. If DTC B1342 or DTC B1549 is retrieved, go to appropriate DTC test under DIAGNOSTIC TESTING  . If any other DDM DTC is retrieved, see DRIVER DOOR MODULE (DDM) DTC DEFINITIONS  table to continue diagnosis. If no DTCs are retrieved, perform appropriate test under SYSTEM TESTING  .
  4. If NGS tester displays SYSTEM PASSED for LCM, retrieve and record continuous DTCs using NGS tester. Erase continuous DTCs. Perform LCM self-test diagnostics using NGS tester. If any LCM DTC is retrieved, see LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) DTC DEFINITIONS  table to continue diagnosis. If no DTCs are retrieved, perform appropriate test under SYSTEM TESTING  .
DRIVER DOOR MODULE (DDM) DTC DEFINITIONS

DTC Proceed To
B1322 (Driver Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground) (1)
B1342 (ECU Defective) (2)
B1396 (Driver Or Passenger Door Lock Switch Activated For More Than 2 Minutes) (3)
B1517 (Seat Occupied Switch Short To Battery) (4)
B1525 (Keyless Entry Switch Activated For More Than 2 Minutes) (4)
B1549 (Master Window Switch Short To Battery) (5)
B1553 (Decklid Release Circuit Activated For More Than 2 Minutes) (4)
B1751 (Park/Neutral Switch Short To Battery) (4)
B2425 (Remote Keyless Entry Out Of Synchronization) (4)
(1) See appropriate wiring diagram in ILLUMINATION/INTERIOR LIGHTS article.
(2) Perform DTC B1342: ECU DEFECTIVE  under DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.
(3) See POWER DOOR LOCKS & TRUNK RELEASE article.
(4) See REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
(5) Perform DTC B1549: MASTER WINDOW SWITCH SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE  under DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.
LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) DTC DEFINITIONS

DTC Source Module Description
B1312 LCM (1) Headlight Input Circuit
Short To Voltage
B1317 LCM (1) Battery Voltage High
B1318 LCM (1) Battery Voltage Low
B1322 LCM (1) Left Front Door Ajar Circuit
Short To Ground
B1334 LCM (1) Luggage Compartment Door Ajar
Circuit Short To Ground
B1340 LCM (1) Chime Input Request
Short To Ground
B1342 LCM (1) ECU Defective
B1345 LCM (1) Heated Backlite Input
Short To Ground
B1352 LCM (1) Ignition Key-In Circuit Failure
B1359 LCM (1) Ignition RUN/ACC Circuit Failure
B1396 LCM (1) Power Door Lock Circuit
Short To Voltage
B1397 LCM (1) Power Door Unlock Circuit
Short To Voltage
B1445 LCM (2) Door Handle Switch Circuit
Short To Ground
B1462 LCM (1) Seat Belt Switch Circuit Failure
B1555 LCM (1) Ignition RUN/START Circuit Failure
B1566 LCM (1) Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground
B1577 LCM (1) Parking Light Input Circuit
Short To Voltage
B1581 LCM (1) Dimmer Increase Circuit
Short To Voltage
B1585 LCM (1) Dimmer Decrease Circuit
Short To Voltage
B1679 LCM (1) Panic Alarm Input Circuit
Short To Voltage
B1687 LCM (1) Dome Light Input Circuit
Short To Voltage
B1689 LCM (1) Autolamp Delay Circuit Failure
B1692 LCM (1) Autolamp Delay Circuit
Short To Ground
B1693 LCM (1) Autolamp On Circuit Failure
B1695 LCM (1) Autolamp On Circuit
Short To Voltage
B1873 LCM (1) Turn Signal/Hazard Power
Feed Circuit Short To Ground
(1) See AUTOLAMP SYSTEMS article for testing procedures.
(2) This is an invalid DTC. DO NOT attempt to service.