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Encoder Circuit Check Front LH

  1. CHECK FRONT POWER WINDOW MOTOR LH POWER SUPPLY 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between front power window motor LH connector D9 terminal 5 and ground.

      5 - Ground: Approx. 10V 

    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Front Power Window Motor LH Connector D9 Terminal 5 And Ground
    G04917115Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  3.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect front power window motor LH and main power window and door lock/unlock switch.
    3. Check continuity between front power window motor LH connector D9 terminal 5 and main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector D7 terminal 15.

      5 - 15: Continuity should exist. 

    Fig 2: Checking Harness Continuity
    G04917116Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch. Refer to "FRONT DOOR ".

    NG: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK ENCODER GROUND 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect front power window motor LH.
    3. Check continuity between front power window motor LH connector D9 terminal 3 and ground.

      3 - Ground: Continuity should exist. 

    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Front Power Window Motor LH Connector D9 Terminal 3 And Ground
    G04917117Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  5.

    NG: GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK ENCODER GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect main power window and door lock/unlock switch.
    2. Check continuity between front power window motor LH connector D9 terminal 3 and main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector D7 terminal 2.

      3 - 2: Continuity should exist. 

    Fig 4: Checking Encoder Ground Circuit
    G04917118Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch. Refer to "FRONT DOOR ".

    NG: Repair or replace harness.

  5. CHECK ENCODER SIGNAL 
    1. Connect front power window motor LH.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check the signal between main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector and ground with oscilloscope.
      MAIN POWER WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH CONNECTOR AND GROUND

      Connector Terminals Condition Signal
      (+) (-)
      D7 13 Ground Operating
      G04877356
      Fig 5: Checking Signal Between Main Power Window And Door Lock/Unlock Switch Connector And Ground
      G04902764Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch. Refer to "FRONT DOOR ".

    NG: GO TO 6.

  6. CHECK ENCODER CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect front power window motor LH and main power window and door lock/unlock switch.
    3. Check continuity between front power window motor LH connector D9 terminal 6 and main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector D7 terminal 13.

      6 - 13: Continuity should exist. 

    Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between Front Power Window Motor LH and Main Power Window & Door Lock/Unlock Switch Connector
    G04917121Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace front power window motor LH. Refer to "FRONT DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR ".

    NG: Repair or replace harness.