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Circuit/System Testing

Test 1

    NOTE:

    It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down before an accurate ground or low reference circuit continuity test can be performed.

  1. Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79D Window Switch - Driver
  3. Test for less than 10 ohms between the test points:
    • {RHD} Ground circuit terminal 10 & Ground
    • {LHD} Ground circuit terminal 11 & Ground
    • If 10 ohms or greater 
    1. Ground Connection - Disconnect
    2. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points:
      • {RHD} Ground circuit terminal 10 @ Component harness & Ground Connection
      • {LHD} Ground circuit terminal 11 @ Component harness & Ground Connection
      • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 ohms - Repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
    • Go to next step: If less than 10 ohms 
  4. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
  5. Verify the scan tool parameter: Driver Window Main Control Down Switch = Inactive
    • If not the specified state 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: M74D Window Motor - Driver
    3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:
      • {LHD} Signal circuit terminal 8 @ Component harness & Ground
      • {RHD} Signal circuit terminal 12 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance - Replace the component: M74D Window Motor - Driver
    • Go to next step: If the specified state 
  6. Momentarily connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the test points:
    • {LHD} Signal circuit terminal 8 & Ground circuit terminal 11
    • {RHD} Signal circuit terminal 12 & Ground circuit terminal 10
  7. Verify the scan tool parameter: Driver Window Main Control Down Switch = Active
    • If not the specified state 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Jumper wire(s)
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: M74D Window Motor - Driver
    3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
    4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points:
      • {LHD} Signal circuit terminal 8 @ Component harness & Ground
      • {RHD} Signal circuit terminal 12 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    6. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points:
      • {LHD} Signal circuit terminal 8 @ Component harness & Signal circuit terminal 7 @ M74D Window Motor - Driver
      • {RHD} Signal circuit terminal 12 @ Component harness & Signal circuit terminal 7 @ M74D Window Motor - Driver
      • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: M74D Window Motor - Driver
    • Go to next step: If the specified state 
  8. Verify the scan tool parameter: Driver Window Main Control Up Switch = Inactive
    • If not the specified state 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: M74D Window Motor - Driver
    3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:
      • {LHD} Signal circuit terminal 9 @ Component harness & Ground
      • {RHD} Signal circuit terminal 14 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance - Replace the component: M74D Window Motor - Driver
    • Go to next step: If the specified state 
  9. Momentarily connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the test points:
    • {LHD} Signal circuit terminal 9 & Ground circuit terminal 11
    • {RHD} Signal circuit terminal 14 & Ground circuit terminal 10
  10. Verify the scan tool parameter: Driver Window Main Control Up Switch = Active
    • If not the specified state 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Jumper wire(s)
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: M74D Window Motor - Driver
    3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
    4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points:
      • {LHD} Signal circuit terminal 9 @ Component harness & Ground
      • {RHD} Signal circuit terminal 14 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    6. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points:
      • {LHD} Signal circuit terminal 9 @ Component harness & Signal circuit terminal 3 @ M74D Window Motor - Driver
      • {RHD} Signal circuit terminal 14 @ Component harness & Signal circuit terminal 3 @ M74D Window Motor - Driver
      • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: M74D Window Motor - Driver
    • Go to next step: If the specified state 
  11. Verify the scan tool parameter: Driver Window Main Control Express Switch = Inactive
    • If not the specified state 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: M74D Window Motor - Driver
    3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:
      • {LHD} Signal circuit terminal 10 @ Component harness & Ground
      • {RHD} Signal circuit terminal 13 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance - Replace the component: M74D Window Motor - Driver
    • Go to next step: If the specified state 
  12. Momentarily connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the test points:
    • {LHD} Signal circuit terminal 10 & Ground circuit terminal 11
    • {RHD} Signal circuit terminal 13 & Ground circuit terminal 10
  13. Verify the scan tool parameter: Driver Window Main Control Express Switch = Active
    • If not the specified state 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Jumper wire(s)
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: M74D Window Motor - Driver
    3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
    4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points:
      • {LHD} Signal circuit terminal 10 @ Component harness & Ground
      • {RHD} Signal circuit terminal 13 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    6. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points:
      • {LHD} Signal circuit terminal 10 @ Component harness & Signal circuit terminal 5 @ M74D Window Motor - Driver
      • {RHD} Signal circuit terminal 13 @ Component harness & Signal circuit terminal 5 @ M74D Window Motor - Driver
      • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: M74D Window Motor - Driver
    • Go to next step: If the specified state 
  14. Test or replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver

Test 2

  1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79D Window Switch - Driver
  3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
  4. Verify a test lamp turns On between the test points:
    • {LHD} Ignition circuit terminal 13 & Ground
    • {RHD} Ignition circuit terminal 7 & Ground
    • If the test lamp does not turn On and the circuit fuse is OK 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points:
      • {LHD} Ignition circuit terminal 13 & Output terminal @ F43DA Fuse
      • {RHD} Ignition circuit terminal 7 & Output terminal @ F43DA Fuse
      • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 ohms - Verify the fuse is OK and there is voltage at the fuse.
    • If the test lamp does not turn On and the circuit fuse is open 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:
      • {LHD} Ignition circuit terminal 13 & Ground
      • {RHD} Ignition circuit terminal 7 & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:
      • {LHD} Control circuit terminal 12 & Ground
      • {LHD} Control circuit terminal 14 & Ground
      • {RHD} Control circuit terminal 8 & Ground
      • {RHD} Control circuit terminal 9 & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance - Test or replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns On 
  5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  6. Connect the electrical connector: S79D Window Switch - Driver
  7. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79P Window Switch - Passenger
  9. Connect a test lamp between the test points: Control circuit terminal 3 & Control circuit terminal 6
  10. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
  11. Operate the component: Right Front Window Switch @ S79D Window Switch - Driver

    Verify the test lamp state:

    Not Used = Test lamp Off

    Pulled - Up = Test lamp On

    Pressed - Down = Test lamp On

    • If not the specified state 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79D Window Switch - Driver
    3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
    4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 3 @ Component harness & Ground
      • Control circuit terminal 6 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    6. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 3 @ Component harness & Ground
      • Control circuit terminal 6 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    7. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points:
      • {LHD} Control circuit terminal 3 @ Component harness & Terminal 14 @ S79D Window Switch - Driver
      • {RHD} Control circuit terminal 3 @ Component harness & Terminal 9 @ S79D Window Switch - Driver
      • {LHD} Control circuit terminal 6 @ Component harness & Terminal 12 @ S79D Window Switch - Driver
      • {RHD} Control circuit terminal 6 @ Component harness & Terminal 8 @ S79D Window Switch - Driver
        • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
        • If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver
    • Go to next step: If the specified state 
  12. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  13. Connect the electrical connector: S79P Window Switch - Passenger
  14. Disconnect the electrical connector: M74P Window Motor - Passenger
  15. Connect a test lamp between the test points: Control circuit terminal 1 & Control circuit terminal 2
  16. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
  17. Operate the component: Right Front Window Switch @ S79D Window Switch - Driver

    Verify the test lamp state:

    Not Used = Test lamp Off

    Pulled - Up = Test lamp On

    Pressed - Down = Test lamp On

    • If not the specified state 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79P Window Switch - Passenger
    3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
    4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 1 @ Component harness & Ground
      • Control circuit terminal 2 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    6. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 1 @ Component harness & Ground
      • Control circuit terminal 2 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    7. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 1 @ Component harness & Terminal 4 @ S79P Window Switch - Passenger
      • Control circuit terminal 2 @ Component harness & Terminal 1 @ S79P Window Switch - Passenger
        • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
        • If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: S79P Window Switch - Passenger
    • Go to next step: If the specified state 
  18. Test or replace the component: M74P Window Motor - Passenger

Test 3

  1. Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79P Window Switch - Passenger
  3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
  4. Verify a test lamp turns On between the test points: Ignition circuit terminal 5 & Ground
    • If the test lamp does not turn On and the circuit fuse is OK 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: Ignition circuit terminal 5 & Output terminal @ F43DA Fuse
      • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 ohms - Verify the fuse is OK and there is voltage at the fuse.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns On 
  5. Test or replace the component: S79P Window Switch - Passenger

Test 4

  1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79D Window Switch - Driver
  3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
  4. Verify a test lamp turns On between the test points: Ignition circuit terminal 6 & Ground
    • If the test lamp does not turn On and the circuit fuse is OK 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: Ignition circuit terminal 6 & Output terminal @ F44DA Fuse
      • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 ohms - Verify the fuse is OK and there is voltage at the fuse.
    • If the test lamp does not turn On and the circuit fuse is open 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Ignition circuit terminal 6 & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 2 & Ground
      • Control circuit terminal 3 & Ground
      • Control circuit terminal 4 & Ground
      • Control circuit terminal 5 & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance - Test or replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns On 
  5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  6. Connect the electrical connector: S79D Window Switch - Driver
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79LR Window Switch - Left Rear
  8. Connect a test lamp between the test points: Control circuit terminal 3 & Control circuit terminal 6
  9. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
  10. Operate the component: Left Rear Window Switch @ S79D Window Switch - Driver

    Verify the test lamp state:

    Not Used = Test lamp Off

    Pulled - Up = Test lamp On

    Pressed - Down = Test lamp On

    • If not the specified state 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79D Window Switch - Driver
    3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
    4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 3 @ Component harness & Ground
      • Control circuit terminal 6 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    6. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 3 @ Component harness & Ground
      • Control circuit terminal 6 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    7. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 3 @ Component harness & Terminal 3 @ S79D Window Switch - Driver
      • Control circuit terminal 6 @ Component harness & Terminal 2 @ S79D Window Switch - Driver
        • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
        • If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver
    • Go to next step: If the specified state 
  11. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  12. Connect the electrical connector: S79LR Window Switch - Left Rear
  13. Disconnect the electrical connector: M74LR Window Motor - Left Rear
  14. Connect a test lamp between the test points: Control circuit terminal 1 & Control circuit terminal 2
  15. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
  16. Operate the component: Left Rear Window Switch @ S79D Window Switch - Driver

    Verify the test lamp state:

    Not Used = Test lamp Off

    Pulled - Up = Test lamp On

    Pressed - Down = Test lamp On

    • If not the specified state 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79LR Window Switch - Left Rear
    3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
    4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 1 @ Component harness & Ground
      • Control circuit terminal 2 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    6. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 1 @ Component harness & Ground
      • Control circuit terminal 2 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    7. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 1 @ Component harness & Terminal 4 @ S79LR Window Switch - Left Rear
      • Control circuit terminal 2 @ Component harness & Terminal 1 @ S79LR Window Switch - Left Rear
        • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
        • If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: S79LR Window Switch - Left Rear
    • Go to next step: If the specified state 
  17. Test or replace the component: M74LR Window Motor - Left Rear

Test 5

  1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79RR Window Switch - Right Rear
  3. Connect a test lamp between the test points: Control circuit terminal 3 & Control circuit terminal 6
  4. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
  5. Operate the component: Right Rear Window Switch @ S79D Window Switch - Driver

    Verify the test lamp state:

    Not Used = Test lamp Off

    Pulled - Up = Test lamp On

    Pressed - Down = Test lamp On

    • If not the specified state 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79D Window Switch - Driver
    3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
    4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 3 @ Component harness & Ground
      • Control circuit terminal 6 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    6. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 3 @ Component harness & Ground
      • Control circuit terminal 6 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    7. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 3 @ Component harness & Terminal 5 @ S79D Window Switch - Driver
      • Control circuit terminal 6 @ Component harness & Terminal 4 @ S79D Window Switch - Driver
        • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
        • If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver
    • Go to next step: If the specified state 
  6. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  7. Connect the electrical connector: S79RR Window Switch - Right Rear
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector: M74RR Window Motor - Right Rear
  9. Connect a test lamp between the test points: Control circuit terminal 1 & Control circuit terminal 2
  10. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
  11. Operate the component: Right Rear Window Switch @ S79D Window Switch - Driver

    Verify the test lamp state:

    Not Used = Test lamp Off

    Pulled - Up = Test lamp On

    Pressed - Down = Test lamp On

    • If not the specified state 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79RR Window Switch - Right Rear
    3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
    4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 1 @ Component harness & Ground
      • Control circuit terminal 2 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    6. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 1 @ Component harness & Ground
      • Control circuit terminal 2 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    7. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points:
      • Control circuit terminal 1 @ Component harness & Terminal 4 @ S79RR Window Switch - Right Rear
      • Control circuit terminal 2 @ Component harness & Terminal 1 @ S79RR Window Switch - Right Rear
        • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
        • If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: S79RR Window Switch - Right Rear
    • Go to next step: If the specified state 
  12. Test or replace the component: M74RR Window Motor - Right Rear

Test 6

  1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79LR Window Switch - Left Rear & S79RR Window Switch - Right Rear
  3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
  4. Window Lockout Switch - Not Pressed

    Verify a test lamp turns On between the test points: Control circuit terminal 5 & Ground

    • If the test lamp is always Off 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79D Window Switch - Driver
    3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Control circuit terminal 5 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    4. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: Control circuit terminal 5 @ Component harness & Terminal 1 @ S79D Window Switch - Driver
      • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns On 
  5. Operate the component: Window Lockout Switch - Pressed

    Verify a test lamp does not turn On between the test points: Control circuit terminal 5 & Ground

    • If the test lamp is always On 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S79D Window Switch - Driver
    3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
    4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points: Control circuit terminal 5 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1 V - Replace the component: S79D Window Switch - Driver
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp does not turn On 
  6. Test or replace the component: S79LR Window Switch - Left Rear/S79RR Window Switch - Right Rear