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Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

  1. CHECK ENCODER SIGNAL

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check signal between main power window and door lock/unlock switch harness connector and ground with oscilloscope.
      Signal name (+) (-) Signal
      (Reference value)
      Main power window and door lock/unlock switch
      Connector Terminal
      Encoder signal 1 D7 5 Ground Refer to following signals
      Encoder signal 2 4
      Fig 1: Checking Signal Between Power Window Main Switch Harness Connector And Ground Using Oscilloscope
      G06934392Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 2  .

  2. CHECK ENCODER SIGNAL CIRCUIT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector and front power window motor LH connector.
    3. Check continuity between main power window and door lock/unlock switch harness connector and front power window motor LH harness connector.
      Main power window and door lock/unlock switch Front power window motor LH Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      D7 4 D9 5 Yes
      5 3
    4. Check continuity between main power window and door lock/unlock switch harness connector and ground.
      Main power window and door lock/unlock switch Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      D7 4 No
      5

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 3  .

    NO 

    Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK ENCODER POWER SUPPLY

    1. Connect main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between front power window motor LH harness connector and ground.
      (+) (-) Voltage
      (Approx.)
      Front power window motor LH
      Connector Terminal
      D9 4 Ground Battery voltage

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 5  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 4  .

  4. CHECK ENCODER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector.
    3. Check continuity between main power window and door lock/unlock switch harness connector and front power window motor LH harness connector.
      Main power window and door lock/unlock switch Front power window motor LH Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      D7 14 D9 4 Yes
    4. Check continuity between main power window and door lock/unlock switch harness connector and ground.
      Main power window and door lock/unlock switch Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      D7 14 No

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    NO 

    Repair or replace harness.

  5. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 1

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check continuity between front power window motor LH harness connector and ground.
      Front power window motor LH Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      D9 6 Yes

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    Replace front power window motor LH. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 6  .

  6. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 2

    1. Disconnect main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector.
    2. Check continuity between main power window and door lock/unlock switch harness connector and front power window motor LH harness connector.
      Main power window and door lock/unlock switch Front power window motor LH Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      D7 12 D9 6 Yes
    3. Check continuity between main power window and door lock/unlock switch harness connector and ground.
      Main power window and door lock/unlock switch Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      D7 12 No

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    NO 

    Repair or replace harness.