B3205
DTC B3205 or B3210
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
DTC B3205 00
- Driver Window Motor Circuit
DTC B3205 39
- Driver Window Motor Circuit internal electronic failure
DTC B3205 42
- Driver Window Motor Circuit calibration data set not programmed
DTC B3205 4B
- Driver Window Motor Circuit calibration not learned
DTC B3210 00
- Right Front/Passenger Window Motor Circuit
DTC B3210 39
- Right Front/Passenger Window Motor Circuit internal electronic failure
DTC B3210 42
- Right Front/Passenger Window Motor Circuit calibration data set not programmed
DTC B3210 4B
- Right Front/Passenger Window Motor Circuit calibration not learned
Circuit/System Description
When a window switch is pressed on the driver window switch, a serial data message is sent to the body control module (BCM). The BCM examines the request and checks for messages from other power window motors prohibiting the window movement. If no prohibitive messages have been received, the BCM will send a serial data message to the passenger window motor which will perform the command as requested.
Conditions for Running the DTC
* The ignition switch is in the ON position
* Battery voltage must be between 9-16 V.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
B3205 00, B3210 00
The BCM has detected that the compatibility code stored in the affected window motor does not match the compatibility code stored in the BCM.
B3205 39, B3210 39
An internal malfunction has been detected by the BCM in the power window motor while commanding the window UP or DOWN.
B3205 42, B3210 42
The BCM will automatically attempt to download the calibration program into the appropriate window motor (As will occur when the window motor has been replaced), if the first calibration program fails to load, the BCM will attempt to download the calibration program a second time. If this download fails, the BCM will set appropriate DTC.
B3205 4B, B3210 4B
The BCM has detected that a window is not "normalized" and can set for the following reasons:
* When the battery has been disconnected
* When the battery has been replaced
* When the door wiring harness has been disconnected
* When the window motor has been disconnected.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
B3205 00, B3210 00, B3205 39, B3210 39, B3205 42, B3210 42
The affected motor will be inoperative.
B3205 4B, B3210 4B
The affected motor will not perform the express up or express down functions and the driver information center will display Open, then Close Driver Window or will display Open, then Close Passenger Window.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
B3205 00, B3210 00
Installing a compatible window motor for that specific make and model vehicle.
B3205 39, B3210 39
If the DTC is current, the appropriate window motor must be replaced before the DTC can be cleared.
B3205 42, B3210 42
The appropriate window motor must be replaced before the DTC can be cleared.
B3205 4B, B3210 4B
The appropriate window motor must be normalized before the DTC can be cleared.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Moveable Window Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation
Power Windows Description and Operation (Power Windows)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
B3205 00, B3205 39, B3205 42, B3210 00, B3210 39, B3210 42
1. Ignition ON, command the M74 window motor UP and DOWN with a scan tool. The M74 window motor should perform the UP and DOWN functions.
Note: If the window performs the UP and DOWN functions, clear the DTC
2. Replace the M74 window motor with a M74 window motor compatible for that specific make and model vehicle.
Circuit/System Testing
B3205 4B, B3210 4B
Note: The both doors must be completely closed prior to normalizing the windows, a door that is open or ajar may cause the power window to function abnormally or it may become inoperative during the normalization procedure. If this occurs, verify that the door is completely closed then repeat the normalization procedure.
1. Ignition ON, starting with the window completely UP, press and hold the appropriate power window switch until the window is fully open and continue holding the switch down for approximately 5 seconds after the window is completely open.
2. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed and continue holding the switch up for approximately 5 seconds after the window is completely closed.
3. Command the window to express UP and express DOWN by pressing the window switch past the first detent and releasing and then pulling the window switch past the first detent and releasing. The window should perform the express UP and express DOWN functions.
• If the M74 window motor does not perform as specified and the DTC resets, verify the vehicle doors are closed and repeat the normalization procedure.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement (Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement)