Power Windows Inoperative - All
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Power Windows Inoperative - All
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Power Window Schematics Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for the door system? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Door Systems |
| 2 | Try to operate the power windows. Do the power windows operate correctly? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
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Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
| 4 | Connect a test lamp between the ignition 3 positive voltage circuit of the Master Window Switch and the ground circuit of the Master Window Switch. Refer to Circuit Testing
in Wiring Systems. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 9 |
| 5 | Inspect for a poor connection or open in the ignition 3 positive voltage circuit of the Master Window Switch. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
or Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connections at the Master 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 10 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | Repair the short to ground in the ignition 3 positive voltage circuit of the Master Window Switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 8 | Replace the Master Window Switch. Refer to Power Window Switch Replacement . Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 9 | Repair the poor connection or open in the ground circuit of the Master Window Switch. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
or Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |