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Encoder Circuit Check (Driver Side)/With Front and Rear Power Window Anti-Pinch

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  1. CHECK POWER WINDOW MOTOR (FRONT DRIVER SIDE) POWER SUPPLY 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between power window motor (front driver side) connector D9 terminal 4 and ground.

      4 (G/R) - Ground: Approx. 10V 

      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Power Window Motor (Front Driver Side) Connector D9 Terminal 4 & Ground
      G03327263Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO  3 .
    2. NG: GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect power window motor (front driver side) and power window main switch.
    3. Check continuity between power window motor (front driver side) connector D9 terminal 4 and power window main switch connector D6 terminal 3.

      4 (G/R) - 3 (G/R): Continuity should exist. 

      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Power Window Motor (Front Driver Side) Connector D9 Terminal 4 & Power Window Main Switch Connector D6 Terminal 3
      G03327264Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Replace power window main switch.
    2. NG: Repair or replace harness between power window motor, (front driver side) connector and power window main switch connector.
  3. CHECK ENCODER GROUND 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect power window motor (front driver side) connector.
    3. Check continuity between power window motor (front driver side) connector D9 terminal 6 and round.

      6 (W/B) - Ground: Continuity should exist. 

      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Power Window Motor (Front Driver Side) Connector D9 Terminal 6 & Round
      G03327265Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO  5 .
    2. NG: GO TO 4.
  4. CHECK ENCODER GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect power window main switch connector.
    2. Check continuity between power window motor (front driver side) connector D9 terminal 6 and power window main switch connector D6 terminal 8.

      6 (W/B) - 8 (W/B): Continuity should exist. 

      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Power Window Motor (Front Driver Side) Connector D9 Terminal 6 & Power Window Main Switch Connector D6 Terminal 8
      G03327266Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Replace power window main switch.
    2. NG: Repair or replace harness between power window motor (front driver side) and power window main switch.
  5. CHECK ENCODER SIGNAL 
    1. Connect power window motor (front driver side) connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check the signal between power window main switch connector and ground with oscilloscope.
      Fig 5: Power Window Main Switch Connector & Ground Signal Chart
      G03327267Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 6: Checking Signal Between Power Window Main Switch Connector & Ground With Oscilloscope
      G03327268Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Replace power window main switch.
    2. NG: GO TO 6.
  6. CHECK ENCODER CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect power window motor (front driver side) and power window main switch connector.
    3. Check continuity between power window motor (front driver side) connector D9 terminal 3 and power window main switch connector D6 terminal 4.

      3 (G/Y) - 4 (G/Y): Continuity should exist. 

      Fig 7: Checking Continuity Between Power Window Motor (Front Driver Side) Connector D9 Terminal 3 & Power Window Main Switch Connector D6 Terminal 4
      G03327269Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Replace power window motor (front driver side)
    2. NG: Repair or replace harness between power window motor (front driver side) and power window main switch.