Testing The Right Power Window Switch (1995-1999 Chevy/GMC Pick Up)

TEST 4: Continuity Tests Of The Power Window Switch

Testing The Right Side Power Window Switch (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Chevy/GMC Pick Up And SUV)

Testing the continuity of the right side power window switch is done with a multimeter in Ohms mode.

What we're looking for is a non-OL reading from your multimeter.

NOTE: You may need a helper to press the switch to activate window DOWN or UP mode while you're probing the switch's terminals with your multimeter test leads.

These are the test steps:

  1. 1

    Place your multimeter in Ohms mode.

  2. 2

    Remove the right side power window switch from its place on the door panel.

  3. 3

    Holding the window switch in its UP position.

    Your multimeter should register continuity between terminals F and G.

    Your multimeter should register continuity between terminals K and L.

  4. 4

    Holding the window switch in its DOWN position.

    Your multimeter should register continuity between terminals F and K.

    Your multimeter should register continuity between terminals J and G.

Let's examine your continuity test result:

CASE 1: Continuity exists in the indicated terminals in DOWN and UP mode. This is the correct and expected test result and tells you that the window switch is OK.

CASE 2: Continuity DOES NOT exist in the indicated terminals in DOWN and UP mode. This test result lets you know that the right window switch is defective.

NOTE: The right side power window circuit diagram applies only to the 2 door 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999 Chevy Pick Up (1500, 2500, and 3500).

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    • 1996, 1997, 1998

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    • 1996, 1997, 1998
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    • 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
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    • 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
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