Power Window System: Other Oldsmobile Cutlass VI

SYSTEM CHECK

1. Before beginning system check, turn ignition on. Ensure there is battery voltage from power window circuit breaker, located in fuse block. Ensure master switch ground circuit is complete. See «POWER WINDOW SYSTEM GROUND POINT»(ref-33114-S00781832562001010900000) . POWER WINDOW SYSTEM GROUND POINT LOCATION Application Location Achieva, Grand Am, Skylark Under Passenger Seat Cutlass, Malibu Under Driver Seat
2. With all windows closed, turn ignition switch to RUN position. Briefly (less than .3 second) press left front window switch down. Window should descend a small distance, then stop.
3. Press left front window switch down and release (more than .3 second). Window should descend completely (express mode).
4. Press left front window switch up. Window should raise as long as switch is held up, then stop when switch is released (no express). Repeat step 3). While window is moving down in express mode, press switch upward. Window should stop express decent.
5. Lower and raise other windows from master switch. All windows should operate quietly and smoothly through full range of travel.
6. Lower and raise each window from window switches. All windows should operate quietly and smoothly through full range of travel. Note any symptoms and proceed to appropriate test.

WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE

1. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Using a DVOM, measure voltage between ground and Brown wire terminal at master switch connector. If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery voltage is not present, repair open in Brown wire between master switch and power window 30-amp circuit breaker.
2. Measure voltage between Brown wire and Black wire terminals of master switch connector. If battery voltage is present, check for poor connection at master switch. If connection is okay, replace master switch. If battery voltage is not present, repair open in Black wire between master switch connector and ground connection.

LEFT FRONT WINDOW DOES NOT OPERATE

1. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Connect test light between Dark Blue wire and Brown wire (Dark Blue wire and Gray wire on Cutlass and Malibu) at master switch harness connector. While observing test light, press left window switch to UP and DOWN positions. If test light is on, go to next step. If test light is off, replace master switch.
2. Turn ignition off. Disconnect left front window motor connector. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Connect test light between ground and Dark Blue wire terminal at left front window motor connector. Press left front window switch to up position. If test light is off, repair open in Dark Blue wire between master switch and left front window motor. If test light is on, repair open in Brown wire (Gray wire on Cutlass and Malibu) between master switch and left front window motor. If wire is okay, replace left front window motor.

RIGHT FRONT WINDOW DOES NOT OPERATE

1. Disconnect right front window switch connector. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Connect test light between Light Blue wire and Tan wire terminals at right front window switch connector. Press right front window switch at master switch to UP and DOWN positions. If test light is on in both switch positions, go to next step. If test light is not on in both switch positions, repair open Light Blue wire or Tan wire between right front window switch and master switch. If wires are okay, replace master switch.
2. Connect jumper wire between Light Blue wire and Dark Blue wire terminals, and between Tan wire and Brown wire terminals at right front window switch connector. Press right front window switch at master switch to UP and DOWN positions. If right front window operates, replace right front window switch. If right front window does not operate, repair open in Dark Blue wire or Brown wire between right front window switch and motor. If wires are okay, replace right front window motor.

4-Door

1. Disconnect left rear window switch connector. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Press rear lock-out switch to off position (if equipped). Connect test light between Dark Green wire and Purple wire terminals at left rear window switch connector. Press left rear window switch at master switch to up and down positions. If test light is on, go to next step. If test light is off, repair open in Dark Green wire or Purple wire between left rear window switch and master switch. If wires are okay, replace master switch.
2. Connect jumper wire between Purple wire and Brown wire terminals, and between Dark Green wire and Dark Blue wire terminals at left rear window switch connector. Press left rear window switch at master switch to up and down positions. If left rear window operates, replace left rear window switch. If left rear window does not operate, repair open in Dark Blue wire or Brown wire between left rear window switch and motor. If wires are okay, replace left rear window motor.

1. Disconnect right rear window switch connector. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Press rear lock-out switch to off position (if equipped). Connect test light between Light Green wire and Purple wire terminals at right rear window switch connector. Press right rear window switch at master switch to up and down positions. If test light is on, go to next step. If test light is off, repair open in Light Green wire or Purple wire between right rear window switch and master switch. If wires are okay, replace master switch.
2. Connect jumper wire between Purple wire and Brown wire terminals, and between Light Green wire and Dark Blue wire terminals of right rear window switch connector. Press right rear window switch at master switch to up and down positions. If right rear window operates, replace right rear window switch. If right rear window does not operate, repair open in Dark Blue wire or Brown wire between right rear window switch and motor. If wires are okay, replace right rear window motor.

ONE WINDOW (EXCEPT LEFT FRONT) INOPERATIVE FROM MASTER & INDIVIDUAL SWITCH, ALL OTHERS OPERATE

1. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Using a test light, backprobe between 2 terminals at inoperative window motor connector. While observing test light, press inoperative window switch (individual switch) to UP and DOWN positions. If test light is not on, go to next step. If test light is on, check for poor connection at inoperative window motor. If connection is okay, replace inoperative window motor.
2. Check continuity of Dark Blue and Brown wires between inoperative window motor connector and corresponding individual switch connector. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair open wire in question.
3. Using a test light, backprobe between the appropriate UP and DOWN terminals on master switch for inoperative window motor. Press master switch for inoperative window to UP and DOWN positions. If test light is not on, replace master switch. If test light is on, check continuity of circuits between inoperative individual switch connector and master switch connector. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(ref-33114-S15983773802001010900000) . If circuits are okay replace individual switch in question.