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Power Window Control System - Diagnosis: Pre-Check

  1. POWER WINDOW OPERATION MODE 

    HINT:

    Initial condition that the customizing function by the hand-held tester is not chosen is shown.

    Standard: 

    POWER WINDOW OPERATION CHECKING REFERENCE

    Power window operation Ignition switch ON Ignition switch OFF Operative after key-OFF Ignition switch OFF Inoperative after key-OFF
    Manual UP Jam protection function operative Inoperative Inoperative
    Manual DOWN Operative Inoperative Inoperative
    AUTO UP Jam protection function operative Inoperative Inoperative
    AUTO DOWN Operative Inoperative Inoperative
    UP interlocked with key operation Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative
    DOWN interlocked with key operation Inoperative Operative Operative
    UP interlocked with wireless operation Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative
    DOWN interlocked with wireless operation Inoperative Operative Operative
  2. POWER WINDOW FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION 
    1. When an abnormality is detected in the limit switch and pulse sensor for operating the jam protection function (DTC: B1231, B1232, B1233, B1234), the following power window operations will be prohibited for fail-safe.

      Standard: 

      CHECKING REFERENCE

      Power window operation Ignition switch ON Ignition switch OFF Operative after key-OFF Ignition switch OFF Inoperative after key-OFF
      Manual UP Operative (AUTO UP held) Operation prohibited -
      Manual DOWN Operative Operation prohibited -
      AUTO UP Operation prohibited Operation prohibited -
      AUTO DOWN Operation prohibited Operation prohibited -
      UP interlocked with key operation - Operation prohibited Operation prohibited
      DOWN interlocked with key operation - Operation prohibited Operation prohibited
      UP interlocked with wireless operation - Operation prohibited Operation prohibited
      DOWN interlocked with wireless operation - Operation prohibited Operation prohibited

      HINT:

      In case of normal limit switch, prohibition (fail-safe function) will be cancelled by fully opening the door glass of fully closed by manual operation, then AUTO operation will be possible.

  3. USING HAND-HELD TESTER 
    1. Hook up the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Monitor the ECU data by following the prompts on the tester screen.

      HINT:

      Hand-held tester has a "Snapshot" function which records the monitored data.

      Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.

  4. DTC CLEAR 
    1. The DTC and freeze frame data will be erased by either action.

      Operate the OBDII scan tool (complying with SAE J1978) or hand-held tester to erase the codes. (See the OBD II scan tool's instruction book for operating instructions.)

  5. DATA LIST 

    HINT:

    According to the DATA LIST displayed by the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester, you can read the value of the switch, sensor, actuator and so on without parts removal. Reading the DATA LIST as a first step of troubleshooting is one of the method to shorten the labor time.

    1. Connect the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. According to the display on tester, read the "DATA LIST".

      Standard [Driver side J/B (body ECU) (Data list of switch signal by DTC check)]: 

      Measurement Item/Range (DTC No.) AND Item

      Item Measurement Item/Range (DTC No.) Normal Condition Diagnosis Note
      (Power window switch circuit on driver door) P/W master SW signal (except window lock SW/B1221 POWER WINDOW ACTIVE TEST (DRIVER'S DOOR)  ) B1221: Operating (ON) either SW of the master SW
      No output of B1221 :No operation of any SW (OFF)
      -
      (Power window switch circuit on passenger door) P/W master SW signal (except window lock SW/B1223POWER WINDOW ACTIVE TEST (PASSENGER'S DOOR)  ) B1223: Passenger's door P/W SW or Manual door lock SW is on
      No output of B1223: No operation of any SW (OFF)
      -

      HINT:

      DTC No. B1221 and B1223 are the codes to inform of each switch condition and will be output when the switch is ON. In that these codes are displayed operating the switch or the switch or the codes are not displayed even with operating the switch, there may be trouble in the switch circuit.

      Standard [Power window regulator master switch (driver's door ECU)]: 

      ITEM AND MEASUREMENT ITEM/DISPLAY (RANGE)

      Item Measurement Item/Display (Range) Normal condition Diagnostic Note
      D P/W AUTO SW P/W auto SW signal / ON or OFF ON: P/W auto UP/DOWN SW is ON
      OFF: P/W auto UP/DOWN SW is OFF
      -
      P P/W AUTO SW P/W auto SW signal/ ON or OFF ON: P/W auto UP/DOWN SW is ON
      OFF: P/W auto UP/DOWN SW is OFF
      -
      RR P/W AUTO SW P/W auto SW signal / ON or OFF ON: P/W auto UP/DOWN SW is ON
      OFF: P/W auto UP/DOWN SW is OFF
      -
      RL P/W AUTO SW P/W auto SW signal / ON or OFF ON: P/W auto UP/DOWN SW is ON
      OFF: P/W auto UP/DOWN SW is OFF
      -
      LIMIT SW Jam protection limit SW / ON or OFF ON: Window is almost fully open
      OFF: Window is open
      (1)
      (1) With the jam protection limit switch ON, the function of the jam protection will stop. If the switch does not come ON at the position where the windows are almost fully open, the windows will not fully close as the jam protection operates at the upper potion during the automatic UP performance.

      Standard [Power window regulator switch (passenger's door ECU)]: 

      STANDARD [POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH (PASSENGER'S DOOR ECU)

      Item Measurement Item/Display (Range) Normal condition Diagnostic Note
      P P/W AUTO SW P/W auto SW signal / ON or OFF ON: P/W auto UP/DOWN SW is ON OFF: P/W auto UP/DOWN SW is OFF -
      LIMIT SW Jam protection limit SW/ ON or OFF ON: Window is almost fully open OFF: Window is open (1)
      (1) With the jam protection limit switch ON, the function of the jam protection will stop. If the switch does not come ON at the position where the windows are almost fully open, the windows will not fully close as the jam protection operates at the upper potion during the automatic UP performance.

      Standard [Power window regulator master switch (driver's door ECU)]: 

      Standard [Power window regulator switch (passenger's door ECU]: 

      HINT:

      The next data list is possible when the power window operated with "Manual UP" during the Active Test.

      ACTIVE TEST REFERENCE

      Item Measurement Item/Display (Range) Normal condition Diagnostic Note
      GRASS POS-1/4 To monitor the detection of a caught of the P/W / OK or CAUTION (Displayed during the active test) OK: No caught in the range between fully open and 1/4 open (1)
      GRASS POS-2/4 To monitor the detection of a caught of the P/W / OK or CAUTION (Displayed during the active test) OK: No caught in the range between fully 1/4 open and 2/4 open (1)
      GRASS POS-3/4 To monitor the detection of a caught of the P/W / OK or CAUTION (Displayed during the active test) OK: No caught in the range between fully 2/4 open and 3/4 open (1)
      GRASS POS-OPEN To monitor the detection of a caught of the P/W / OK or CAUTION (Displayed during the active test) OK: No caught in the range between fully 3/4 open and open (1)
      (1) In case that the CAUTION is displayed even without applying resistance in each range, there must be a caught somewhere in that range.
  6. ACTIVE TEST 
    1. Connect the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. According to the display on tester, perform the "ACTIVE TEST".

      Standard [Power window regulator master switch (driver's door ECU)]: 

      Standard [Power window regulator switch (passenger's door ECU]: 

      ITEM DIAGNOSTIC NOTE

      Item Test Details Diagnostic Note
      P/W UP/DOWN Drive the P/W Motor UP/DOWN During this ACTIVE TEST, jam protection caught detection can be monitored. (Refer to the DATA LIST for details)

      Standard [Driver side J/B (body ECU) (Rear LH door/Rear RH door)]: 

      ITEM AND DIAGNOSTIC NOTE

      Item Test Details Diagnostic Note
      RL P/W Drive the RL P/W Motor UP/DOWN -
      RR P/W Drive the RR P/W Motor UP/DOWN -