OBD Guide

B1401

Driver Power Window One Touch Window Relay Circuit Short To Ground

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The one-time lowering function of the driver's window does not work
  • The window goes down only when you hold the button
  • The backlight of the window control button is flashing

Causes

  • Short circuit in wiring harness
  • Faulty relay
  • Problems with the control unit
  • Oxidation of contacts

How to Fix

  1. Check wiring harness for damage
  2. Check the relay for functionality
  3. Check contacts for oxidation
  4. Replace relay or wiring harness if necessary

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