Power Windows: Other Volkswagen Passat B4

SYSTEM TESTS

Note. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAMS for terminal identification.

DRIVER'S WINDOW DOES NOT OPERATE

1. Voltage Supply Check Ensure power windows are mechanically okay. Ensure battery is fully charged. Verify circuit breaker S43 is okay. Ensure fuse 16 is also okay. Use Test Kit (VW 1594) to make all necessary electrical connections.
2. Turn ignition off. Disconnect 32-pin connector at left "A" pillar. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 32-pin connector terminal No. 1 (Brown wire). Connect positive lead to connector terminal No. 17. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open.
3. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 32-pin connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive lead to connector terminal No. 15. Turn ignition on. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open.
4. Left Front Window Switch Check Turn ignition off. Remove left front window switch from driver's door. Disconnect 6-pin connector from switch. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 2. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 4. Place switch in lower window (down) position. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, replace left front window switch.
5. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 2. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 3. Place switch in raise window (up) position. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, replace left front window switch.
6. Wiring Harness Check Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to 6-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 4. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
7. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 17. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to the left front window switch 6-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 3. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
8. Remove door trim panel from driver's door. Disconnect 15-pin connector from left front power window control module. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 11. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to left front window switch 6-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 2. If continuity is present, go to step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
9. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 17. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to control module 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 15. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
10. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 15. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to control module 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 7. If continuity is present, go to step 17). If continuity is not present, repair open.
11. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1 (Brown wire). Connect positive ohmmeter lead to control module 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
12. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 18 (Gray wire). Connect positive ohmmeter lead to control module 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 14. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
13. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 5. Actuate driver's door contact switch (close door). If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace driver's door contact switch.
14. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 2. Using key, hold driver's door lock switch in lock position. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace driver's door lock switch. If 12 volts are present after door is locked, replace left rear power window control module.

PASSENGER'S WINDOW DOES NOT OPERATE

Note. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAMS for terminal identification.

1. Voltage Supply Check Ensure power windows are mechanically okay. Ensure battery is fully charged. Verify circuit breaker S43 is okay. Ensure fuse No. 16 is also okay. Use Test Kit (VW 1594) to make all necessary electrical connections.
2. Turn ignition off. Disconnect 32-pin connector at right "A" pillar. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 32-pin connector terminal No. 1 (Brown wire). Connect positive lead to connector terminal No. 17. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open.
3. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 32-pin connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive lead to connector terminal No. 15. Turn ignition on. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open.
4. Right Front Window Switch Check Turn ignition off. Remove right front window switch from passenger's door. Disconnect 6-pin connector from switch. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 5. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 4. Place switch in lower window (down) position. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, replace right front window switch.
5. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 5. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 3. Place switch in raise window (up) position. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, replace right front window switch.
6. Wiring Harness Check Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1 (Brown wire). Connect positive ohmmeter lead to right front window switch 6-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 4. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
7. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 17. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to right front window switch 6-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 3. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
8. Remove door trim panel from passenger's door. Disconnect 15-pin connector from right front power window control module. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 3. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to right front switch 6-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 5. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
9. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1 (Brown wire). Connect positive ohmmeter lead to control module 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 6. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
10. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to control module 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
11. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 16. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to control module 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 11. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
12. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 18. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to control module 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 14. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
13. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 13. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to control module 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 8. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
14. Connect negative voltmeter lead to control module 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 5. Actuate driver's door contact switch (close door). If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace driver's door contact switch.
15. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 2. Using key, hold driver's door lock switch in lock position. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace driver's door lock switch.
16. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 16 (Brown/Blue wire). Connect positive voltmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 17 (Red/Yellow wire). Place right front switch in lower window (down) position. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open.
17. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1 (Brown wire). Connect positive voltmeter lead to 32-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 16 (Brown/Blue wire). Place right front switch in raise window (up) position. If 12 volts are not present, repair open. If 12 volts are present, replace right front power window control module.

LEFT REAR WINDOW DOES NOT OPERATE

Note. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAMS for terminal identification.

1. Voltage Supply Check Ensure power windows are mechanically okay. Ensure battery is fully charged. Verify circuit breaker S43 is okay. Ensure fuse No. 16 is also okay. Ensure 21-pin connector in "B" pillar is properly connected. Use Test Kit (VW 1594) to make all necessary electrical connections.
2. Turn ignition off. Remove left rear window switch from left rear door. Disconnect 6-pin connector from switch. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 6-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 4. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 3. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open.
3. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 6-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 4. Connect positive lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 1. Turn ignition on. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open.
4. Left Rear Window Switch Check Turn ignition off. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 4. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 5. Place switch in lower window (down) position. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, replace left rear window switch.
5. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 3. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 5. Place switch in raise window (up) position. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, replace left rear window switch.
6. Wiring Harness Check Remove door trim panel from left rear door. Disconnect 15-pin connector from left rear power window control module. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 6-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 5. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 3. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
7. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 15. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open.
8. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 7. Turn ignition on. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open.
9. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 11. Place left rear window switch (in center console) in raise window (up) position. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace left rear window switch (in center console).
10. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 11. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 15. Place left rear window switch (in center console) in lower window (down) position. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace left rear window switch (in center console).
11. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 6. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 15. Place power window lock-out switch (in center console) in locked position. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace window lock-out switch.
12. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 5. Actuate driver's door contact switch (close door). If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace driver's door contact switch.
13. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 8. Using key, hold driver's door lock switch in open (unlock) position. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace driver's door lock switch.
14. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 14. Using key, hold driver's door lock switch in lock position. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace driver's door lock switch.
15. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 2. Using key, hold driver's door lock switch in lock position. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace driver's door lock switch. If 12 volts are present after doors are locked, replace left rear power window control module.

RIGHT REAR WINDOW DOES NOT OPERATE

Note. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAMS for terminal identification.

1. Voltage Supply Check Ensure power windows are mechanically okay. Ensure battery is fully charged. Verify circuit breaker S43 is okay. Ensure fuse No. 16 is also okay. Ensure 21-pin connector in "B" pillar is properly connected. Use Test Kit (VW 1594) to make all necessary electrical connections.
2. Turn ignition off. Remove right rear window switch from right rear door. Disconnect 6-pin connector from switch. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 6-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 4. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 3. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open.
3. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 6-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 4. Connect positive lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 1. Turn ignition on. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open.
4. Right Rear Window Switch Check Turn ignition off. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 4. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 5. Place switch in lower window (down) position. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, replace right rear window switch.
5. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 3. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to 6-pin connector terminal No. 5. Place switch in raise window (up) position. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, replace right rear window switch.
6. Wiring Harness Check Remove door trim panel from right rear door. Disconnect 15-pin connector from right rear power window control module. Connect negative ohmmeter lead to 6-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 5. Connect positive ohmmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 3. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair open.
7. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 15. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open.
8. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 7. Turn ignition on. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open.
9. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 11. Place right rear window switch (in center console) in raise window (up) position. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace right rear window switch (in center console).
10. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 11. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 15. Place right rear window switch (in center console) in lower window (down) position. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace right rear window switch (in center console).
11. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 6. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 15. Place power window lock-out switch (in center console) in locked position. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace window lock-out switch.
12. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 5. Actuate driver's door contact switch (close door). If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace driver's door contact switch.
13. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 8. Using key, hold driver's door lock switch in open (unlock) position. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace driver's door lock switch.
14. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 14. Using key, hold driver's door lock switch in lock position. If 12 volts are present, go to next step. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace driver's door lock switch.
15. Connect negative voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 1. Connect positive voltmeter lead to 15-pin wiring harness connector terminal No. 2. Using key, hold driver's door lock switch in lock position. If 12 volts are not present, repair open or replace driver's door lock switch. If 12 volts are present after doors are locked, replace right rear window control module.