Windows: Description and Operation

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L SOHCSECTION Description and Operation
POWER WINDOWS

When the power window (main or sub) switch is operated, the door windows will open or close. This system has the following operations and features. - There is a power window lock switch featured on the power window main switch to prevent the door window glass from opening/closing with the front passenger's and rear power window sub switch.
- The power window of the door window glass can be opened/closed for 30 seconds with the timer function after the ignition switch is turned OFF (The timer expires if the front door [LH or RH] is opened when the timer is in operation).
- The power window main switch contains a one-touch down switch that will automatically open driver's side door window only.




GENERAL DESCRIPTION CONCERNING THE POWER WINDOWS
The following ECUs affect the functions and control of the power windows.

POWER WINDOW MAIN SWITCH FUNCTION




Raises the driver's power window
When the driver's power window switch on the power window main switch is pulled up, the system energizes its respective power window motor, and then driver's window glass rises.




Lower the driver's power window
When the driver's power window switch on the power window main switch is pushed down, the system energizes its respective power window motor, and then driver's window glass lowers.




Lowers the driver's power window by one-shot down function
When the driver's power window switch on the power window main switch is pushed down fully, the system energizes its respective power window motor, and then driver's window glass moves to its lowest position.




Raises the passenger's power window
When the passenger's power window switch on the power window main switch is pulled up, the system energizes its respective power window motor, and then passenger's window glass rises.




Lowers the passenger's power window
When the passenger's power window switch on the power window main switch is pushed down, the system energizes its respective power window motor, and then passenger's window glass lowers.

POWER WINDOW SUB SWITCH FUNCTION




Raises the passenger's power window
When the power window sub switch is pulled up, the system energizes its respective power window motor, and then passenger's window glass rises.




Lowers the passenger's power window
When the power window sub switch is pushed down, the system energizes its respective power window motor, and then passenger's window glass lowers.




POWER WINDOW TIMER FUNCTION
When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the power window relay is turned ON. After the ignition switch is turned OFF, the system continues to turn ON the power window relay for about 30 seconds and to enable the opening and closing of the door window by the power window switch. When the driver's or front passenger's door is opened while the timer is in operation, the power window relay will be turned OFF.
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