Rear Quarter Window(s) Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Rear Quarter Window(s) Inoperative
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Body Rear End Schematics Connector End View Reference: Body Rear End Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you review the rear quarter window description and operation? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Body Rear End |
| 2 | Verify that the rear quarter windows are inoperative. Do the rear quarter windows operate normally? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Are both rear quarter windows inoperative? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 6 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 7 |
| 5 | Connect a test lamp between the accessory voltage circuit of the rear quarter window switch harness connector and the ground circuit of the rear quarter window switch harness connector. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 10 |
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Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 11 |
| 7 | Test the accessory voltage circuit for an open or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Inoperative in Computer/Integrating Systems |
| 8 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear quarter window switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 12 |
| 9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the appropriate rear quarter window actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 13 |
| 10 | Repair the open in the ground circuit of the rear quarter window switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 11 | Repair the open in the appropriate power window motor rear vents control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 12 | Replace the rear quarter window switch. Refer to Power Quarter Window Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 13 | Replace the appropriate rear quarter window actuator. Refer to Actuator Replacement - Rear Quarter Window . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 14 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |