OBD Guide

B1549

Power Window Master Circuit Short To Battery

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

Symptoms

  • Power windows don't work
  • Window lifters work spontaneously
  • Fuses blow

Causes

  • Wiring harness damage
  • Malfunction of the electric window control unit
  • Short circuit in electric motors
  • Mechanical damage to system components

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  2. Check fuses and relays
  3. Diagnose the power window control unit
  4. Check power window motors
  5. Replace damaged components

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