Power Window System Controls

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Power Window System Controls
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The power window system will operate anytime the retained accessory power (RAP) system is active or when the ignition switch is in the ACCY or ON position.

The driver and passenger door lock and side window switches are integrated control module switch assemblies. The driver door switch (DDS) driver and front passenger window switches are normally open, 3 position rocker type switches, with detents for up, down, and express down. The DDS rear passenger window switches are normally open, 2 position rocker type switches, with detents for up and down. The DDS rear window lockout switch is a push button type switch that provides an active signal to the DDS whenever pressed. Whenever the rear window lockout switch is pressed the DDS will activate or deactivate the rear window lockout function depending on the current state, and illuminate the switch indicator whenever the function is active.

The passenger door switch (PDS) contains a single power window switch that is an integral component. Closing of this normally open, rocker switch provides the PDS with a request for the front passenger power window operation. The switch for the front passenger window has 3 positions Up, Down and Express Down. Each of these switch positions is a direct input to the PDS.

The rear passenger door power window switches are normally open, 2 position rocker type switches, with detents for up and down. Each switch incorporates up and down window motor relays that can be energized by the rocker switch or through body control module (BCM) control circuits.

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