Power Windows Inoperative - Lockout Function

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Power Windows Inoperative - Lockout Function
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Power Windows Inoperative - Lockout Function

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Schematic Reference: Power Window Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Door Systems Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Door Systems 
2 Verify that the inoperative power windows lockout function fault is present.
Does the power windows lockout function operate normally?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Disconnect the driver window switch.
  2. Turn on the ignition, with the engine off.
  3. Probe the power window master switch lockout signal circuit of the driver window switch with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 Repair the short to voltage in the power window master switch lockout signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 7  Go to Step 5 
5 Inspect for a poor connections at the harness connector of the driver 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 7  Go to Step 6 
6 Replace the driver window switch. Refer to Power Window Switch Replacement - Left Front (Aztek)  or Power Window Switch Replacement - Left Front (Rendezvous) .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 7  -
7 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2 
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