Description & Operation

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The Window Control Switch in each door sends current through the Window Motor in one direction for UP and the opposite direction for DOWN. The current causes the Window Motor to turn in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction to raise or lower the window. In the OFF position, both motor wires are grounded through separate switch contacts.

When the DOWN switch is pushed, power flows to the DOWN motor lead. The UP lead acts as ground. When the UP switch is pushed, power flows to the UP Motor lead. The DOWN lead acts as ground. The 2-door and 3-door Power Window Systems are protected by circuit breaker 14, which is hot with the ignition Switch in ACC or RUN position.

The convertible system is protected by the window safety relay and in-line circuit breaker. The relay (and the windows) operate in ACC or RUN only. Each motor assembly also has a circuit breaker to cut off power if a switch is held too long in the UP or DOWN position. The convertible system has a window lock switch which cuts power to the passenger window switches. This allows only the driver to operate the windows from the master window control switch.