Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 620

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Wind noise around quarter window

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the weatherstrip for holding
condition.

Q: Is the weatherstrip holding firmly?

YES :

Go to Step 2.

NO :

Adjust fit of quarter window glass. Refer to

P.42-40

. Then go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check the clearance.

Q: Is the clearance between the quarter window glass

and the rear rail weatherstrip holder proper?
YES :

Go to Step 3.

NO :

Adjust it. Refer to

P.42-40

. Then go to Step

4.

STEP 3. Check the quarter window regulator
assembly.

Q: Is the quarter window regulator deformed?

YES :

Repair or replace it. then go to Step 4.

NO :

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check symptoms.

Q: Has the wind noise been improved?

YES :

Return to Step 1.

NO :

This diagnosis complete.

POWER WINDOW DIAGNOSIS

INTRODUCTION TO POWER WINDOWS DIAGNOSIS

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The quarter window is controlled by the convertible
top control module. For troubleshooting, refer to
Electric Convertible Top Diagnosis

P.42-113

. When

the power window main switch is operated, the
quarter window regulator motor operates and opens
or closes the quarter window.
A timer function has been provided to allow the
quarter windows to be opened or closed in 30
seconds after the ignition switch is turned from "ON"
to "LOCK" (OFF) position when a door <LH> and
<RH> is closed (door switch is OFF).

If the following types of symptom occur, there may be
a fault.

•

None of the quarter windows open or close.

•

There are quarter windows that do not open or
close using the power window main switch.

•

When parking there are quarter windows that do
not open using the convertible top switch.

•

The windows cannot be opened or closed using
the power window main switch within 30 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned from "ON" to
"LOCK" (OFF) position.

POWER WINDOWS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY

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Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If
you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you
have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a
power windows fault.
1. Gather information from customer.

2. Verify that the condition described by the

customer exists.

3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom

Chart.

4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.

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SYMPTOM CHART

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SYMPTOMS

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PROCEDURE

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None of the quarter windows open or close.

1

P.42-29

Only the quarter window <LH> does not open and close.

2

P.42-33

Only the quarter window <RH> does not open and close.

3

P.42-36

The quarter windows cannot be opened or closed by the
power window main switch within 30 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned from "ON" to "LOCK" (OFF) position.
(However, this is before the front doors <LH> and <RH> are
opened.)

-

Refer to GROUP 54B,
Diagnosis

P.54B-9

.

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: None of the quarter windows are open or close.

AC003731AB

Quarter Window Regulator Motor Drive Circuit

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CIRCUIT OPERATION

•

When the power main switch is operated, signal
is sent to the convertible top control module in
order to operate the quarter window regulator
motor to open/close the quarter window.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

•

The cause may be a malfunction of the quarter
window regulator motor drive circuit.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

•

Malfunction of the convertible top control module

•

Malfunction of the power main switch

•

Damaged harness wires or connectors

AC003848 AB

CONNECTOR: F-34

AC001991AM

CONNECTOR: C-89

CONNECTOR
BLOCK (LH)

AC001794

E-12

CONNECTOR: E-12

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