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Window Fails to Drop When Door Opened

WINDOW FAILS TO DROP WHEN DOOR OPENED

Window Fails To Drop When Door Opened:






NOTE: Left side graphic is shown - right side similar.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Trouble code present
- Window drop switch open
- (Q58) Right, (Q59) left window drop switch sense circuit open
- Window module open

Diagnostic Test

1. DTC PRESENT

With the scan tool, check for any Window, Power Top or Door Lock related DTC's.

Q: Does the scan tool display any Window, Power Top or Door Lock related DTC's?

NO: Go To 2
YES: Refer to symptom list for problems related to Power Windows, Top or Door Locks.




2. WINDOW DROP SWITCH OPEN

Remove the door trim panel.
Disconnect the Door Latch C2 connector (on the latch assembly).
Connect a jumper wire between the (Q58/Q59) Window Drop Switch Sense circuit and ground.
With the scan tool, read the Pawl Switch status

Q: Does the scan tool display Pawl Switch - CLOSED?

YES: Replace the Door Latch Assembly. Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Go To 3




3. (Q58/Q59) WINDOW DROP SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Window Regulator Module connector.
Measure the resistance of the (Q58/Q59) Window Drop Switch Sense circuit between the Door Latch C2 connector and the Window Module Connector.

Q: Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

YES: Replace the Window Regulator Module Assembly. Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Repair the (Q58/Q59) Window Drop Switch Sense circuit for an open. Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test