Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Power Window Switch: Description and Operation
SYSTEM OPERATION
The power windows are controlled by two-way momentary switches mounted in a bezel on the trim panel of each front door. A second power
window switch on the left side allows the driver to control the passenger side window. The power windows will only operate when the ignition
switch is in the On position.
Both front door windows can be raised or lowered electrically by operating the power window switches. The switches control the battery and
ground feeds to the power window motors.
The power window switches cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, they must be replaced.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
Driver Side Switch
Circuit F21 supplies voltage to the right power window switch for raising and lowering the windows. When the drivers side switch is put in the
DOWN position, the switch supplies voltage to circuit Q26.
Circuit Q26 connects to the down side of the passenger side switch. Voltage passes through the passenger side switch to the window motor on
circuit Q22. The ground path from the motor is on circuit Q12 back through the passenger side switch to circuit Q16, through the drivers side
switch to ground on circuit Z1.
When the drivers side switch is put in the UP position, the switch supplies voltage to circuit Q16. Circuit Q16 connects to the UP side of the
passenger side switch. Voltage passes through the passenger's side switch to the window motor on circuit Q12. The ground path from the motor is
on circuit Q22 back through the passenger's side switch to circuit Q26, through the drivers side switch to ground on circuit Z1.
Passenger Side Switch
Circuit F21 splices to supply voltage to the right window switch on the passenger side of the vehicle. When the passenger side switch is put in the
DOWN position, the switch supplies voltage to the motor on circuit Q22. The ground path from the motor is on circuit Q12 back through the
passenger side switch to circuit Q16, through the drivers side switch to ground on circuit Z1.
In the UP position, the passenger side switch supplies voltage to the window motor on circuit Q12. The ground path from the motor is on circuit
Q22 back through the passenger side switch to circuit Q26, through the drivers side switch to ground on circuit Z1.