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Encoder and Limit Switch Check (Driver side)

  1. CHECK DOOR WINDOW SLIDE MECHANISM 

    Check the following.

    • Obstacles in window, glass molding, etc.
    • Worn or deformed glass molding.
    • Door sash tilted too far inward or outward.
    • Door window regulator.

    OK or NG

    1. OK : GO TO 2.
    2. NG : Remove obstacles or repair door window slide mechanism.
  2. CHECK LIMIT SWITCH OPERATION 

    Check voltage between main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector D7 terminal 9 (G/W) and ground.

    Fig 1: Limit Switch Operation Specification
    G02888290Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 2: Limit Switch Operation & Ground Voltage Test
    G02888291Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK : GO TO 3.
    2. NG : Check harness between main power window and door lock/unlock switch and front power window motor LH.
      • OK: Replace front power window motor LH.
      • NG: Replace or repair harness between main power window and door lock/unlock switch and front power window motor LH.
  3. CHECK ENCODER 

    Measure voltage between main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector D7 terminal 16 (12) G/Y and ground with oscilloscope when power window is in automatic closing operation.

    Fig 3: Main Power Window And Door Lock/Unlock Switch Terminal Connector Specifications
    G02888292Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    ( ): with left and right front power window anti-pinch system 

    OK or NG

    1. OK : Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch.
    2. NG : Replace front power window motor LH.
      Fig 4: Main Power Window And Door Lock/Unlock Switch Terminal Connector Voltage Test
      G02888293Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.