OBD Guide

B1403

Driver Power Window Up Switch Circuit Failure

Severity
Low
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$22–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Driver's door power window not working
  • Intermittent operation of the window regulator
  • Window up button sticking out
  • The window regulator only works in one direction

Causes

  • Faulty power window switch
  • Break in the wiring harness
  • Short circuit in the circuit
  • Oxidation of connector contacts
  • Problems with the control module

How to Fix

  1. Diagnostics of the switch circuit with a multimeter
  2. Checking connectors for corrosion and damage
  3. Replacing the power window switch
  4. Repairing damaged wiring
  5. Reset error codes and recheck

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