Power Windows: Description

Power operated driver side and passenger side front and rear door windows are standard factory-installed equipment on this model. The power window system allows each of the door windows to be raised or lowered electrically by operating a switch on the trim panel for that door. Additionally, the master switches on the driver side front door trim panel allow all of the windows to be operated from the driver seat position. A power window lockout switch on the driver side front door trim panel will allow the driver to disable all of the passenger door window switches.

The power window system functionally operates when the ignition switch is in the On position. However, a unique feature of this system will allow the power windows to be operated for up to forty-five seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the Off position, or until a front door is opened, whichever occurs first.

An auto-down feature allows the driver side front door window to be lowered all the way, even if the window switch is released. The driver side front door window switch must be depressed in the down direction to a second detent to begin an auto-down event. Depressing the switch again in any direction cancel the auto-down event and begin movement in the direction specified.

This article covers the following components of the power window system:

• Power window switches
• Power window motors.

Certain functions and features of the power window system rely upon resources shared with other electronic modules in the vehicle over the Programmable Communications Interface (PCI) data bus network. The PCI data bus network allows the sharing of sensor information. This helps to reduce wire harness complexity, internal controller hardware, and component sensor current loads. At the same time, this system provides increased reliability, enhanced diagnostics, and allows the addition of many new feature capabilities. For diagnosis of these electronic modules or of the PCI data bus network, the use of a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures are recommended.

The other electronic modules that may affect power window system operation are as follows:

• Body Control Module (BCM)  - (Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE ) for more information.
• Driver Door Module (DDM)  - (Refer to DOOR MODULE ) for more information.
• Passenger Door Module (PDM)  - (Refer to DOOR MODULE ) for more information.

This article covers diagnosis and service of only the electrical components in the power window system. For service of mechanical components, such as the regulator, lift plate, window tracks, or glass refer to Body. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire harness routing and retention, connector pinout information and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds. Following are general descriptions of the major components in the power window system.