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Power Window(s) Will Not Go Down

January 18,1999

BULLENTIN NO.
99-006

YEAR
1998

MODEL
3.5RL

VIN APPLICATION
ALL

Power Window(s) Will Not Go Down

SYMPTOM

The window(s) wilt not go down when you press the window switch.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The window motor gears are binding.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Diagnose the condition of the power window motors, and replace all four window regulators.

PARTS INFORMATION

Regulator, Left Front: P/N 72250-SZ3-A21

Regulator, Right Front: P/N 72210-SZ3-A21

Regulator, Left Rear: P/N 72750-SZ3-A01

Regulator, Right Rear: P/N 72710-SZ3-A01





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Failed P/N: 72250-SZ3-A01

Defect code: 030

Contention code: B01

Template ID: 99-006A

Skill level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Technical Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the door panel from the affected door.

2. Disconnect the power window motor connector (driver's, C743; passenger's, C763; left rear, C784; right rear, C794).

3. Verify the condition of the power window motor:





Driver's Window: At the window motor connector, apply battery voltage (+) to terminal 1, and ground (-) terminal 2; the window should go down.





Any Other Window: At the window motor connector, apply battery voltage (+) to terminal 2, and ground (-) terminal 1; the window should go down.

4. Based on the condition of the power window motor, do this:

^ If the motor works when you apply battery voltage, disregard this information, and continue with normal troubleshooting.

^ If the motor doesn't work, replace all four power window regulators.