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Auto Down Operation does not Fully Open Power Window (Catch Protection Function is Activated) [12/2024 - ]: Procedure

  1. CHECK PROBLEM SYMPTOMS 
    1. Check whether the catch protection function malfunctions while performing the auto down function.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2024 - ]

      Result

      Result  Proceed to
      The catch protection function malfunctions and the door glass does not fully open. A
      The catch protection function does not malfunction and the door glass does not fully open. B

    Result: 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK 

    Refer to METHOD TO SIMULATE PROBLEM SYMPTOMS [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (APPLICABLE LOCATION) 
    1. Perform initialization of any power window regulator motor assembly which did not fully open.

      Refer to REGISTRATION [12/2024 - ]

    2. Check whether the catch protection function malfunctions while performing the auto down function.

      OK

      The catch protection function does not malfunction.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END (PROBLEM DUE TO INITIALIZATION FAILURE) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  3

  3. PERFORM VISUAL INSPECTION TO CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION 
    1. Check that the components related to the power window (door glass, door glass runs, power window regulator, door panels, etc.) are installed correctly.
      1. for Front Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      2. for Rear Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      3. for Back Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      NOTE:
      • There is no deformation, distortion, looseness, or damage to the installed components.
      • If there is damage, perform a replacement.

      OK

      Correctly installed.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    INSTALL PARTS CORRECTLY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK DOOR GLASS SLIDING MOVEMENT 
    1. Remove the bolt of the door glass and check that the door glass slides smoothly without being caught when it is moved up and down by hand.
      NOTE:
      • The door glass fits with the door glass run without improper contact or deformation.
      • Foreign matter is not caught in the door glass run.
      • The door glass run is not misaligned.
      • The door belt moulding or door inner glass weatherstrip is not caught.
      • The door glass is not tilted and does not catch.

      OK

      The door glass slides smoothly without being caught when it is moved up and down by hand.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY OPERATION (APPLICABLE LOCATION) 
    1. Remove the door glass.
      1. for Front Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      2. for Rear Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      3. for Back Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
    2. Check operation (for driver door)
      1. Connect the multiplex network master switch assembly connector.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      3. Operate the driver door switch of the multiplex network master switch assembly and check that the front door window regulator with motor assembly LH operates smoothly.

        OK

        Operates smoothly without being caught.

    3. Check operation (except driver door and back door)
      1. Connect the power window regulator switch assembly connector.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      3. Operate the power window regulator switch assembly and check that the door window regulator with motor assembly operates normally.

        OK

        Operates smoothly without being caught.

    4. Check operation (for back door)
      1. Connect the map light assembly connector.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      3. Operate the power window regulator switch on the map light assembly and check that the back door power window regulator with motor assembly operates normally.

        OK

        Operates smoothly without being caught.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  11

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. PERFORM VISUAL INSPECTION OF DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the door window regulator with motor assembly.
      1. for Front Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      2. for Rear Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      3. for Back Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
    2. Remove the power window regulator motor assembly.
      1. for Front Door: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]
      2. for Rear Door: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]
      3. for Back Door: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]
    3. Check that the door window regulator sub-assembly is not deformed or distorted.

      OK

      No deformation or distortion.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the driver door.) B
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the front passenger door.) C
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the rear RH door.) D
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the rear LH door.) E
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the back door.) F

    Result: 

    REPLACE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE BACK DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Back Door) 

    Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  7

  7. RECHECK PROBLEM SYMPTOMS 
    1. Make sure to reinstall all of the removed parts.
      1. for Front Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      2. for Rear Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      3. for Back Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
    2. Initialize the power window regulator motor assembly. (applicable location)

      Refer to REGISTRATION [12/2024 - ]

    3. Check that the catch protection function does not malfunction while performing the auto down function.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2024 - ]

      OK

      The catch protection function does not malfunction.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the driver door.) B
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the front passenger door.) C
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the rear RH door.) D
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the rear LH door.) E
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the back door.) F

    Result: 

    END (CAUSED BY INCORRECT ASSEMBLY) 

    Result: 

    REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH (for Front Door) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Front Door) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Rear Door) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH (for Rear Door) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Back Door) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

  8. PERFORM VISUAL INSPECTION OF DOOR GLASS 
    1. Remove the door glass.
      1. for Front Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      2. for Rear Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      3. for Back Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
    2. Check that nothing catches in the door glass run in the sliding parts area, and that there is no foreign matter.

      OK

      Nothing catches, and no foreign matter.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the driver door.) B
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the front passenger door.) C
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the rear RH door.) D
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the rear LH door.) E
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the back door.) F

    Result: 

    CLEAN OR REPLACE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Result: 

    CLEAN OR REPLACE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Result: 

    CLEAN OR REPLACE REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Result: 

    CLEAN OR REPLACE REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Result: 

    CLEAN OR REPLACE BACK DOOR GLASS 

    Result: 

    See step  9

  9. PERFORM VISUAL INSPECTION OF DOOR GLASS RUN AND DOOR GLASS RUN FITTING 
    1. Remove the door glass run.
      1. for Front Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      2. for Rear Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      3. for Back Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
    2. Check that nothing catches the door glass in the sliding parts area, and that there is no foreign matter or deformation.

      OK

      Nothing catches, and no foreign matter or deformation.

    3. Check that there is no foreign matter or deformation of the installed components of the door glass run.

      OK

      No foreign matter or deformation.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the driver door.) B
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the front passenger door.) C
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the rear RH door.) D
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the rear LH door.) E
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the back door.) F

    Result: 

    CLEAN OR REPLACE DOOR GLASS RUN OR DOOR GLASS RUN MOUNTING PARTS (for Driver Door) 

    Result: 

    CLEAN OR REPLACE DOOR GLASS RUN OR DOOR GLASS RUN MOUNTING PARTS (for Front Passenger Door) 

    Result: 

    CLEAN OR REPLACE DOOR GLASS RUN OR DOOR GLASS RUN MOUNTING PARTS (for Rear RH Door) 

    Result: 

    CLEAN OR REPLACE DOOR GLASS RUN OR DOOR GLASS RUN MOUNTING PARTS (for Rear LH Door) 

    Result: 

    CLEAN OR REPLACE DOOR GLASS RUN OR DOOR GLASS RUN MOUNTING PARTS (for Back Door) 

    Result: 

    See step  10

  10. RECHECK PROBLEM SYMPTOMS 
    1. Make sure to reinstall all of the removed parts.
      1. for Front Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      2. for Rear Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      3. for Back Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
    2. Initialize the power window regulator motor assembly. (applicable location)

      Refer to REGISTRATION [12/2024 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END (CAUSED BY INCORRECT ASSEMBLY) 

  11. PERFORM VISUAL INSPECTION OF DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the door window regulator with motor assembly.
      1. for Front Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      2. for Rear Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
      3. for Back Door: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]
    2. Remove the power window regulator motor assembly.
      1. for Front Door: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]
      2. for Rear Door: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]
      3. for Back Door: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]
    3. Check the door window regulator sub-assembly.
      1. for Front Door and Back Door:

        Check that the sliding parts area of the door window regulator sub-assembly is not deformed or distorted.

        OK

        No deformation or distortion.

      2. for Rear Door:

        Move the door window regulator sub-assembly by hand and check that it slides smoothly within the range of the motion.

        OK

        The door window regulator sub-assembly slides smoothly within the range of the motion.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the driver door.) A
      OK (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the front passenger door.) B
      OK (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the rear RH door.) C
      OK (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the rear LH door.) D
      OK (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the back door.) E
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the driver door.) F
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the front passenger door.) G
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the rear RH door.) H
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the rear LH door.) I
      NG (A catch protection function malfunction occurs at the back door.) J

    Result: 

    REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH (for Front Door) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Front Door) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Rear Door) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH (for Rear Door) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Back Door) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE BACK DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]