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Power Window SUBSWITCH Inspection

  1. Measure the voltage at each terminal is as indicated in the TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE .
    • If the voltage is not as specified in the TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE , inspect the parts under "Inspection item (s)".
      • If the system does not work properly even though the parts or related wiring harnesses do not have any malfunction, replace the power window sub switch.

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    Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Subswitch Connector
    G05985823Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

    Terminal Signal name Connected to Measured condition Voltage (V)/Continuity Inspection item (s)
    A Open output Power window motor While door glass is opening 1.0 or less Power window motor
    While door glass is closing B+
    B GND Body ground Under any condition: Inspect for continuity to ground Continuity detected GND
    C Serial Power window main switch
    • Because this terminal is for communication, good/no good judgment by terminal voltage is not possible.
    • Inspect the wiring harness between power window subswitch terminal C and power window main switch terminal H for the following:
    • Short to ground
    • Open circuit
    Power window main switch
    D GND Power window motor Under any condition: Inspect for continuity to ground Continuity detected Power window motor
    E Pulse 1 Power window motor Door glass moving Approx. 6 Power window motor
    Door glass stopped 0 or B+
    G Pulse 2 Power window motor Door glass moving Approx. 6 Power window motor
    Door glass stopped 0 or B+
    I Power supply Power window motor Ignition switch at ON B+ Power window motor
    J Power cut Power window main switch
    • Ignition switch at ON
    • Power cut switch at off
    0.25
    • Related wiring harness
    • Power window subswitch
    Ignition switch at ACC or LOCK 1.0 or less
    Power cut switch at on 1.0 or less
    K Close output Power window motor Door glass moving Approx. 6 Power window motor
    Door glass stopped LO or less
    L Power supply P/W 30 A fuse Under any condition B+ P/W 30 A fuse
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON position, and verify the LED illuminates.
    • If not as specified, replace the power window subswitch.