Power windows not functioning

2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
233,465 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BLESSING EWOBOR
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Hello, when the "down switch" is pressed, the windows will moved downward but with the "up switch" none of the windows will respond. I have checked the circuit breaker, it was okay. What could be the cause?
Please could you help me with the circuit diagram?
Oct 19, 2020 at 7:57 PM
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Hi,

I attached the wiring schematic below in pics 1 and 2. I overlapped them to help you follow them.

Now, first check to see if there is power out from the violet wire at the main switch when you select the up direction. That is what powers the window up. The power is sent via the violet computer data line to other windows. See attached. Remember, the power to raise and lower the window is controlled by reversing the polarity of the power supply. So, if it works down, that tells me that the wire isn't broken, but leads me to believe the switch is bad.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
Oct 19, 2020 at 9:06 PM
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Thank you.
Oct 23, 2020 at 6:51 PM
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You are very welcome. Let us know if you have any questions in the future.

Take care,
Joe
Oct 23, 2020 at 9:36 PM
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Sir, for the power window can I get system description for it?
Mar 11, 2021 at 8:48 PM
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How it supposed to work.
Mar 11, 2021 at 8:48 PM
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All power window switches have power and ground when the switch is pressed. how does it communicate with the ECU for the Motor to function?
Mar 11, 2021 at 9:24 PM
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Apart from the ground and power, what else can be checked for?
Mar 11, 2021 at 9:26 PM
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Hi,

It's straight forward. Power is supplied via one of the two wires to the motor. The opposite wire then functions as a ground. If you have power and ground, the motor will work unless it's bad.

Are you checking for power at the motor itself?

Joe
Mar 12, 2021 at 5:47 PM
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No, I am checking the power at the switch.
Mar 12, 2021 at 9:13 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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No problem. Go to the motor and check to see if power is there. Let me know what you find.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

I will watch for your reply.

Take care,

Joe
Mar 12, 2021 at 10:59 PM
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Hi,

This post was in my replies which usually means you had an additional question. Did you need anything? Nothing is listed.

Joe
Mar 14, 2021 at 6:44 PM