Window Control Switch Inspection

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Remove the window control switch. See WINDOW CONTROL SWITCH .

Inspect for continuity between the window control switch terminals using an ohmmeter.

Fig 1: Identifying Window Control Switch Diagram & Connector

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

WINDOW CONTROL SWITCH INSPECTION CHART

Circuit to test	Connect self-powered test light or ohmmeter to terminals	Move key to these positions	A good switch will indicate
Left front window circuit	8 and 4	Up	Closed circuit
	12 and 4	Down	Closed circuit
	4 and 9 12 and 9 12 and 4	Rest	Closed circuit
Right front window circuit	8 and 2	Up	Closed circuit
	8 and 1	Down	Closed circuit
	1 and 2 1 and 12 2 and 12	Rest	Closed circuit
Left rear window circuit	8 and 11	Up	Closed circuit
	8 and 10	Down	Closed circuit
	10 and 11 10 and 12 11 and 12	Rest	Closed circuit
Right rear window circuit	8 and 7	Up	Closed circuit
	8 and 6	Down	Closed circuit
	6 and 7 6 and 12 7 and 12	Rest	Closed circuit
Door lock switch	8 and 12	Lock	Resistance
		Unlock	Closed circuit
		Neutral	Open circuit

If not as specified, replace the window control switch.