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Trouble Shooting

NOTE: Before proceeding with trouble shooting, check multiplex system for faults. See MULTIPLEX CONTROL SYSTEMS - GS300 & GS430 article. If no faults are found in multiplex system, proceed with trouble shooting.

Ensure all component terminals and ground connections are clean and tight. Check possible faults in order listed. See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  table. Repair or replace components and/or circuits as necessary.

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Symptom Inspect
All Windows Inoperative (Power Door Lock System Normal) (1) Master Switch Circuit
(2) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
(3) Driver Door ECU
(3) Body Control ECU
Driver's Window Inoperative (4) Master Switch
(5) Passenger's Switch
(6) Window Motor
(2) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Window Lock Function Inoperative (4) Master Switch
Windows Inoperative When Using Master Switch
All Windows Inoperative (3) Body Control ECU
(4) Master Switch
(2) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
All Windows Inoperative (Except Driver's) (4) Master Switch
(2) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Single Window Inoperative (Auto & Manual Operation) (7)
Single Window Inoperative (Auto Operation) (4) Master Switch
(5) Passenger's Switch
(3) Door ECU
Windows (Except Driver's) Inoperative From Master Switch (Individual Switch Operation Normal)
All Windows Inoperative (4) Master Switch
Front Passenger's Window UP, DOWN & AUTO DOWN Inoperative (3) Driver Door ECU
(4) Master Switch
(2) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Front Passenger's Window Completely Inoperative (4) Master Switch
Right Rear Passenger's Window Completely Inoperative (3) Driver Door ECU
(4) Master Switch
(2) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Right Rear Passenger's Window UP, DOWN Or AUTO DOWN Inoperative (4) Master Switch
Left Rear Passenger's Window Completely Inoperative (3) Driver Door ECU
(4) Master Switch
(2) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Left Rear Passenger's Window UP, DOWN Or AUTO DOWN Inoperative (4) Master Switch
Window UP Inoperative (All Passenger's Windows) (4) Master Switch
(3) Driver Door ECU
(2) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Window UP Inoperative (Individual Window) (4) Master Switch
Window DOWN Inoperative (All Passenger's Windows) (4) Master Switch
(3) Driver Door ECU
(2) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Window DOWN Inoperative (Individual Window) (4) Master Switch
Window AUTO DOWN Inoperative (All Passenger's Windows) (4) Master Switch
(3) Driver Door ECU
(2) Open Or Shorted Wire Harness
Window AUTO DOWN Inoperative (Individual Window) (4) Master Switch
Door Key Window Function Inoperative (Master Switch Operation Normal)
Door Key Lock & Window Functions Inoperative (3)
Door Key Window Function Inoperative (Door Key Lock Operation Normal) (8)
Windows Inoperative Using Multi-Remote Transmitter (Master Switch Operation Normal)
Remote Operation Of Door Lock & Luggage Compartment Inoperative (9)
Only Remote Operation Of Luggage Compartment Operates Normally Check Wireless Door Lock Transmitter
Remote Operation Of Door Lock & Luggage Compartment Operates Normally (8)
Window Switches To Down Operation During Up Operation
Window Begins Down Operation After Window Reaches Fully Closed Position (10) Window Motor Limit Switch Adjustment
(3) Driver Door ECU
Window Begins Down Operation During Up Operation (11)
All Windows Inoperative (1) Master Switch Circuit
(3) Body Control ECU
Individual Window Inoperative (12) Window Switch Circuit
(13) Window Motor Circuit
(3) Door ECU
AUTO UP/DOWN Inoperative (12) Window Switch Circuit
(3) Door ECU
Jam Protection & AUTO UP/DOWN Inoperative (14) Jam Protection Limit Switch Circuit
(15) Jam Protection Pulse Switch Circuit
(3) Door ECU
(1) See MASTER SWITCH CIRCUIT  under CIRCUIT TESTS.
(2) See WIRING DIAGRAMS .
(3) See BODY CONTROL SYSTEMS - GS300 & GS430 article.
(4) See MASTER SWITCH  under COMPONENT TESTS.
(5) See PASSENGER'S SWITCH  under COMPONENT TESTS.
(6) See WINDOW MOTOR  under COMPONENT TESTS.
(7) See SINGLE WINDOW INOPERATIVE (AUTOMATIC & MANUAL OPERATION)  under SYMPTOM TESTS.
(8) See MULTIPLEX CONTROL SYSTEMS - GS300 & GS430 article.
(9) See appropriate POWER DOOR LOCKS, TRUNK LID & FUEL DOOR article.
(10) See WINDOW MOTOR LIMIT SWITCH  under ADJUSTMENTS.
(11) See WINDOW BEGINS DOWN OPERATION DURING UP OPERATION  under SYMPTOM TESTS.
(12) Test appropriate window switch circuit. See CIRCUIT TESTS .
(13) See WINDOW MOTOR CIRCUIT  under CIRCUIT TESTS.
(14) See JAM PROTECTION LIMIT SWITCH CIRCUIT  under CIRCUIT TESTS.
(15) See JAM PROTECTION PULSE SWITCH CIRCUIT  under CIRCUIT TESTS.