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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
- Operate the component: Driver Window Switch @ S79D Front Side Door Window Control Switch-Driver - Pressed & Pulled
Verify the component works as specified:
- M74D Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Driver = Up
- M74D Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Driver = Express Up
- M74D Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Driver = Down
- M74D Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Driver = Express Down
- If the component does not work as specified
Refer to: Circuit/System Testing - Test 1
- Go to next step: If the component works as specified
- Operate the component: S79P Front Side Door Window Switch - Passenger - Pressed & Pulled
Verify the component works as specified:
- M74P Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Passenger = Up
- M74P Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Passenger = Express Up
- M74P Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Passenger = Down
- M74P Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Passenger = Express Down
- If the component does not work as specified
Refer to: Circuit/System Testing - Test 2
- Go to next step: If the component works as specified
- Operate the component: Window Lockout Switch - Pressed
Verify the scan tool parameter: Left Rear Window Lockout Status = Inactive & Active
- If the parameter does not change
Replace the component: S79D Front Side Door Window Control Switch-Driver
- Go to next step: If the parameter changes
- If the parameter does not change
- Window Lockout Switch = Not Activated
- Operate the component: S79LR Rear Side Door Window Switch-Left - Pressed & Pulled
Verify the component works as specified:
- M74LR Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Left = Up
- M74LR Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Left = Down
- If the component does not work as specified
Refer to: Circuit/System Testing - Test 3
- Go to next step: If the component works as specified
- Operate the component: Window Lockout Switch - Pressed
Verify the scan tool parameter: Right Rear Window Lockout Status = Inactive & Active
- If the parameter does not change
Replace the component: S79D Front Side Door Window Control Switch-Driver
- Go to next step: If the parameter changes
- If the parameter does not change
- Window Lockout Switch = Not Activated
- Operate the component: S79RR Rear Side Door Window Switch-Right - Pressed & Pulled
Verify the component works as specified:
- M74RR Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Right = Up
- M74RR Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Right = Down
- If the component does not work as specified
Refer to: Circuit/System Testing - Test 4
- Go to next step: If the component works as specified
- Operate the component: Left Rear Window Switch @ S79D Front Side Door Window Control Switch-Driver - Pressed & Pulled
Verify the component works as specified:
- M74LR Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Left = Up
- M74LR Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Left = Down
- If the component does not work as specified
Replace the component: S79D Front Side Door Window Control Switch-Driver
- Go to next step: If the component works as specified
- Operate the component: Right Rear Window Switch @ S79D Front Side Door Window Control Switch-Driver - Pressed & Pulled
Verify the component works as specified:
- M74RR Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Right = Up
- M74RR Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Right = Down
- If the component does not work as specified
Replace the component: S79D Front Side Door Window Control Switch-Driver
- Go to next step: If the component works as specified
- Operate the component: Passenger Window Switch @ S79D Front Side Door Window Control Switch-Driver - Pressed & Pulled
Verify the component works as specified:
- M74P Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Passenger = Up
- M74P Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Passenger = Express Up
- M74P Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Passenger = Down
- M74P Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor-Passenger = Express Down
- If the component does not work as specified
Replace the component: S79D Front Side Door Window Control Switch-Driver
- Go to next step: If the component works as specified
- A fault that is not currently present may have been caused by a intermittent condition.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.