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Side Door Window Mechanical Diagnosis

Side Door Window Mechanical Diagnosis

Cause Correction
DEFINITION: A mechanical condition that requires a correction for proper operation of the side door window. Refer to Symptoms - Fixed and Moveable Windows prior to beginning this table.
Intermittent Operation Check proper glass alignment/attachment and door seal installation.
Check switch and switch bezel to see if sticking.
Check wire harness for pinched/shorted wire.
THIS STEP APPLIES TO ALL TWO PIN MOTOR CONNECTORS ONLY. Perform electrical diagnostics, by first applying 12 volt power supply to the regulator motor to verify motor function.
Glass Binds Check proper glass alignment/attachment.
Check for defective seal and/or proper seal installation.
Check for debris in glass run channel.
Check for glass run channel position.
Regulator/Glass Rattles Check for loose fasteners and retorque if required.
Check that the glass is in the channel and reinstall if not positioned correctly.
Noisy Operation Check for other components in the glass path such as wire harness, impact foam, lock rods, or cables.
Check proper glass alignment/attachment and door seal installation.
Windnoise Check seals, mirror patch, and glass alignment.
False glass reversal, the glass goes down unexpectedly. Check seals, reinitialize the glass and/or realign the glass.
Check for debris in glass run channel.