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Power Windows: Diagnosis Honda Element I

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Master Switch Input Test

Note. The power window control unit is built into the power window master switch, and it only controls the driver's window operations.

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Scheme 100: Master Switch Input Test
Scheme 100: Master Switch Input Test
  1. Remove the driver's door panel (see «FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S37518720862006022100000) ).
  2. Remove the power window master switch (A).
  3. Disconnect the 14P connector (B) from the master switch.
  4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact. If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system. If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
  5. With the 14P connector still disconnected from the switch connector, make these input tests at the connector. If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system. If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 6. CAVITY TEST CONDITION CHART DISCONNECTED Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained 7 RED/YEL Connect the No. 11 and No. 7 terminals, and the No. 4 and No. 14 terminals. Check for driver's window motor operation: It should run (the driver's window moves down). Faulty driver's window motor An open in the wire 4 RED/BLK 3 BLU/RED Connect the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals, and the No. 3 and No. 10 terminals, then turn the ignition switch ON (II). Check for front passenger's window motor operation: It should run (the front passenger's window moves down). Faulty front passenger's window motor Faulty front passenger's window switch An open in the wire 1 BLU/WHT
  6. Reconnect the 14P connector to the switch, and perform the following input tests. If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system. If all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace the power window master switch. CAVITY TEST CONDITION CHART RECONNECTED Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained 10 BLK Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground: There should be less than 1 V. Poor ground (G501) An open in the wire 14 2 GRN/BLK Ignition switch ON (II) Check for voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage. Blown No. 6 (7.5 A), No. 22 (20 A), or No. 23 (20 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box Faulty power window relay Poor ground (G301) An open in the wire 11 GRN/WHT Under all conditions 12 YEL/GRN ignition switch ON (II) Check for voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage. Blown No. 6 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box An open in the wire 5 RED/WHT Ignition switch ON (II) Check for voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage. Faulty power window master switch Short to ground in the wire 6 LT GRN Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground: There should be less than 1 V. An open in the wire 13 BLU Ignition switch ON (II), and the driver's window switch in AUTO DOWN Check for voltage between the No. 13 and No. 14 terminals: There should be 0 V---about 5 V---0 V---about 5 V repeatedly (a digital voltmeter reads about 2.5 V while the window moves). Faulty power window master switch Short to ground in the wire Faulty driver's window motor 8 ORN Ignition switch ON (II), and the driver's window switch in AUTO DOWN Check for voltage between the No. 8 and No. 14 terminals: There should be 0 V---about 5 V---0 V---about 5 V repeatedly (a digital voltmeter reads about 2.5 V while the window moves).

Note. Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).

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Scheme 101: Master Switch Test/Replacement
Scheme 101: Master Switch Test/Replacement

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  1. Remove the switch panel (see «FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S37518720862006022100000) ).
  2. Remove the door handle (see «FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S37518720862006022100000) ).
  3. Disconnect the 20P connector from the power window master switch.
  4. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the tables. Driver's Switch: The driver's switch is combined with the control unit so you cannot isolate the switch to test it. Instead, do the master switch input test (see «MASTER SWITCH INPUT TEST»(ref-220630-S25537932752006022100000) ). If the tests are normal, the driver's switch must be faulty. NOTE: Reset the power window control unit (see «RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT»(ref-220630-S35739607722006022100000) ) if you disconnect the switch or replace it. Front Passenger's Switch
  5. If the continuity is not as specified, remove the three screws and replace the switch (A).

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Scheme 104: Passenger's Window Switch Test/Replacement
Scheme 104: Passenger's Window Switch Test/Replacement

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  1. Remove the passenger's door panel (see «FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S37518720862006022100000) ).
  2. Remove the switch panel (see «FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S37518720862006022100000) ).
  3. Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the front passenger's power window switch (B).
  4. Remove the two screws and the passenger's power window switch.
  5. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.
  6. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

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Scheme 107: Motor Test
Scheme 107: Motor Test

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  1. Remove the driver's door panel (see «FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S37518720862006022100000) ).
  2. Disconnect the 6P connector (A) from the driver's window motor.
  3. Test the motor in each direction by connecting battery power and ground according to the table. NOTE: To prevent damage to the motor, disconnect one lead as soon as the motor stops running.
  4. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace it.

Pulser Test

  1. Reconnect the 6P connector to the window motor, and reconnect the 20P connector to the power window master switch.
  2. Check for voltage between the terminals at the driver's power window motor. There should be battery voltage between the No. 6 (+) and No. 4 (-) terminals when the ignition switch is turned ON (II). Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 5 (+) and No. 4 (-) terminals, and run the window motor down or up. The voltmeter needle should move back and forth alternately between 0 V and about 5 V (a digital voltmeter should show about 2.5 V). Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 3 (+) and No. 4 (-) terminals, and run the window motor down or up. The voltmeter needle should move back and forth alternately between 0 V and about 5 V (a digital voltmeter should show about 2.5 V).

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Scheme 109: Passenger's Window Motor Test
Scheme 109: Passenger's Window Motor Test

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  1. Remove the passenger's door panel (see «FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S37518720862006022100000) ).
  2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the passenger's power window motor.
  3. Test the motor in each direction by connecting battery power and ground according to the table. NOTE: To prevent damage to the motor, disconnect one lead as soon as the motor stops running.
  4. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace it.

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