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Encoder Circuit Check Front LH (King Cab)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK FRONT POWER WINDOW MOTOR LH POWER SUPPLY 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect front power window motor LH.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between front power window motor LH connector D9 terminal 4 and ground.

      4 - Ground: Approx. 10V 

      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Front Power Window Motor LH Connector D9 Terminal 4 And Ground
      G04187825Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  3.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect main power window and door lock/unlock switch.
    3. Check continuity between front power window motor LH connector and main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector.
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Front Power Window Motor LH Connector, Main Power Window & Door Lock/Unlock Switch Connector And Ground
      G04187826Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      CONTINUITY CHECK CHART

      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal Continuity
      A B
      Main power window and door lock/unlock switch: D7 5 Front power window motor LH: D9 4 Yes
    4. Check continuity between front power window motor LH connector and ground.
      CONTINUITY CHECK CHART

      Connector Terminal Ground Continuity
      B
      Front power window motor LH: D9 4 No

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch. Refer to "FRONT DOOR ".

    NG: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK ENCODER GROUND 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check continuity between front power window motor LH connector D9 terminal 6 and ground.

      6 - Ground: Continuity should exist. 

      Fig 3: Checking Resistance Between Terminal 6 And Ground
      G04135295Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  5.

    NG: GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK ENCODER GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect main power window and door lock/unlock switch.
    2. Check continuity between front power window motor LH connector D9 terminal 6 and main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector D7 terminal 14.

      6 - 14: Continuity should exist. 

      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Front Power Window Motor LH Connector D9 Terminal 6 And Main Power Window & Door Lock/Unlock Switch Connector D7 Terminal 14
      G04187828Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch. Refer to "FRONT DOOR ".

    NG: Repair or replace harness.

  5. CHECK ENCODER SIGNAL 
    1. Connect front power window motor LH and main power window and door lock/unlock.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check the signal between main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector and ground with oscilloscope.
      Fig 5: Checking Signal Between Main Power Window & Door Lock/Unlock Switch Connector And Ground Using Oscilloscope
      G04187830G04187829Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      SIGNAL CHECK CHART

      Connector Terminals Condition Signal
      (+) (-)
      D7 13 Ground Opening
      G04187829

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace main power window and door lock/unlock switch. Refer to "FRONT DOOR ".

    NG: GO TO 6.

  6. CHECK ENCODER CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect front power window motor LH and main power window and door lock/unlock switch.
    3. Check continuity between front power window motor LH connector and main power window and door lock/unlock switch connector.
      Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between Front Power Window Motor LH Connector And Main Power Window & Door Lock/Unlock Switch Connector And Ground
      G04187831Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY

      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal Continuity
      A B
      Main power window and door lock/unlock switch: D7 13 Front power window motor LH: D9 3 Yes
    4. Check continuity between front power window motor LH connector and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY

      Connector Terminal Ground Continuity
      B
      Front power window motor LH: D9 3 No

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace front power window motor LH. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NG: Repair or replace harness.