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Section 422 (Power Window Control System - Diagnostics): Pre-Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota 4Runner. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Check Window Lock Switch 
    1. Check that operation of the door glasses except for the driver side door glass, the back door glass and the sliding roof is disabled when the window lock switch of the power window master switch is pressed.
    2. Check that the door glasses, the back door glass and the sliding roof can be operated when the window lock switch is pressed again.
    Fig 1: Identifying Window Lock Switch
    G02815449Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Check Manual Up/Down Function 
    1. Check that the AUTO switch of the master switch can operate the door glass as follows.

      Standard: 

      Fig 2: Manual Up/Down Switch Specifications (1 Of 2)
      G02815450Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check that each power window switch can operate each door glass as follows.

      Standard: 

      Fig 3: Manual Up/Down Switch Specifications (2 Of 2)
      G02815451Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Check Auto Up/Down Function 
    1. Check that the AUTO switch of the master switch can operate the door glass as follows.

      Standard: 

      Fig 4: AUTO Up/Down Master Switch Specifications
      G02815452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Check Remote Up/Down Function 
    1. Check that the power window master switch can operate the door glasses other than the driver side door glass.

      Standard: 

      Fig 5: Remote Up/Down Master Switch Specifications
      G02815453Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. Check Power Window Operation Function After Ignition Off 
    1. When both of the following conditions are fulfilled, check that the door glasses, the back door glass and the sliding roof can be operated even after the ignition switch is turned OFF:
      • Within 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned switch is turned OFF
      • The driver side door is closed
  6. Check Jam Protection Function (Driver Side) 
    NOTE: The jam protection function prevents any part of your body from getting caught by accident between the door frame and the door glass during power window operation.
    Fig 6: Checking Jam Protection Function Of Window
    G02815454Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Check that the door glass goes down by approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) right when something gets caught between the door frame and door glass during power window operation. However, when the opening amount between the vehicle body and the door glass is less than 200 mm (7.9 in.), the door glass keeps going down until the opening amount reaches 200 mm (7.9 in.) and stops there.

      Operative Condition: 

      • AUTO UP
      • AUTO UP operation after the ignition switch OFF
      • MANUAL UP operation after the ignition switch OFF
  7. Check Power Window Fail-Safe Function 
    1. If the pulse sensor of the power window motor malfunctions, the power window functions will be disabled:
      • The AUTO and the remote functions are disabled.
      • The manual UP/DOWN function can be performed via each power window switch.


  1. Check Window Lock Switch 
    Fig 1: Checking Window Lock Switch
    G02815507Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Check that operation of the door glasses except for the driver side door glass, the back door glass and the sliding roof is disabled when the window lock switch of the power window master switch is pressed.
    2. Check that the door glasses, the back door glass and the sliding roof can be operated when the window lock switch is pressed again.
  2. Check Manual Up/Down Function 
    1. Check that the back power window switch can operate the back door glass as follows.

      Standard: 

      Fig 2: Back Power Window Switch Specifications Table (1 Of 3)
      G02815508Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Check Auto Up/Down Function 
    1. Check that the back power window switch can operate the back door glass as follows.

      Standard: 

      Fig 3: Back Power Window Switch Specifications Table (2 Of 3)
      G02815509Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Check Manual Up/Down Function Via Back Door Lock Key Cylinder 
    1. Check that the back door glass operates as follows, when the key is inserted into the back door lock key cylinder and the back door is locked/unlocked.

      Standard: 

      Fig 4: Back Power Window Switch Specifications Table (3 Of 3)
      G02815510Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. Check Manual Down Function Via Transmitter 
    1. Check that the back door glass keeps opening while the back door power window switch on the transmitter is pressed with the rear wiper in the retract position.
  6. Check Power Window Operation Function After Ignition Off 
    1. Under both of the following conditions, check that the door glasses, the back door glass and the sliding roof can be operated even after the ignition switch is turned OFF:
      • Within 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned OFF
      • The driver side door is closed
  7. Check Jam Protection Function 
    NOTE: The jam protection function prevents any part of your body from getting caught by accident between the door frame and the door glass during power window operation.
    1. Check that the door glass goes down by 50 mm (2.0 in.) right when something gets caught between the door flame and door glass during power window operation. However, when the opening amount between the vehicle body and the door glass is less than 200 mm (7.9 in.), the door glass keeps going down until the opening amount reaches 200 mm (7.9 in.) and stops there.

      Operative condition: 

      • AUTO UP via the back door power window switch
      • AUTO/MANUAL UP during power window operation after ignition OFF
      • MANUAL UP via the back door lock key cylinder
  8. Check Fail-Safe Function 
    1. If the pulse sensor in the back door power window motor malfunctions (DTC B2221 is output), the power window functions will be disabled:
      • The AUTO UP/DOWN function is disabled.
      • The MANUAL DOWN function via the transmitter is disabled.
      • The MANUAL UP/DOWN function via the back door power window switch can be performed (the ignition switch ON).
      • The MANUAL UP/DOWN function via the back door lock key cylinder can be performed (the ignition switch ON).
  9. Check Data List With Hand-Held Tester 
    1. According to the data list displayed by the 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.

    Data List Of Back Door ECU: 

    BACK DOOR ECU DATA LIST

    Measurement Item Label Parameter
    Rear wiper retract switch WIPER RTRCT SW ON/OFF
    Rear door lock key switch at LOCK position KEY SW (UNLK) ON/OFF
    Rear door lock key switch at UNLOCK position KEY SW (LOCK) ON/OFF
    Back door glass position P/W POSITION CLOSE/OPEN
    Back door glass position (Fully closed - 1/4) GLASS POS - 1/4 CAUTION/OK*
    Back door glass position (1/4 - 2/4) GLASS POS - 2/4 CAUTION/OK(1)
    Back door glass position (2/4 - 3/4) GLASS POS - 3/4 CAUTION/OK(1)
    Back door glass position (3/4 - Fully opened) GLASS POS - OPEN CAUTION/OK(1)
    (1) CAUTION is displayed even without applying resistance in each range, there must be a caught somewhere in that range.
  10. Check Test Code With Hand-Held Tester 
    1. DTC B1241 is a test code to inform of the back door power window switch, defogger switch and rear wiper switch condition and will be output when the switches are 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.
  11. Perform Active Test With Hand-Held Tester 
    1. The active test will indicate if the part is normal or malfunctioning.

    Active Test Of Back Door ECU: 

    BACK DOOR ECU ACTIVE TEST

    Operation Item Label Operation
    Operate back door power window UP/DOWN P/W UP/DOWN Close/Open