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DRIVER SIDE: Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK ENCODER SIGNAL 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check signal between power window main switch harness connector and ground using oscilloscope.
      (+) (--) Signal (Reference value)
      Power window main switch
      Connector Terminal
      D5 9 Ground Refer to following signal
      13
      Fig 1: Power Window Main Switch Encoder Signal Voltage Waveform (Driver Side)
      G05982168Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Replace power window main switch. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

      NO: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK ENCORDER SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect power window main switch connector and front power window motor (driver side) connector.
    3. Check continuity between power window main switch harness connector and front power window motor (driver side) harness connector.
      Power window main switch Front power window motor (driver side) Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      D5 9 D7 3 Existed
      13 5
    4. Check continuity between power window main switch harness connector and ground.
    Power window main switch Ground Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    D5 9 Not existed
    13

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 3.

    NO: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK ENCORDER POWER SUPPLY 
    1. Connect power window main switch connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between front power window motor (driver side) harness connector and ground.
      (+) (--) Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      Front power window motor (driver side)
      Connector Terminal
      D7 4 Ground Battery voltage

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  5.

      NO: GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK ENCORDER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect power window main switch connector.
    3. Check continuity between power window main switch harness connector and front power window motor (driver side) harness connector.
      Power window main switch Front power window motor (driver side) Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      D5 15 D7 4
    4. Check continuity between power window main switch harness connector and ground.
      Power window main switch Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      D5 15 Not existed

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Replace power window main switch. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  5. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 1 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect power window main switch connector.
    3. Check continuity between power window main switch harness connector and front power window motor (driver side) harness connector.
      Power window main switch Front power window motor (driver side) Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      D5 2 D7 6

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 6.

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  6. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 2 
    1. Connect power window main switch connector.
    2. Check continuity between power window main switch harness connector and ground.
      Power window main switch Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      D5 2 Existed

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Replace front power window motor (driver side). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

      NO: Replace power window main switch. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".