Body Electrical System

Power Window Motor Repair Procedures

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
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Inspection

Front Power Window Motor Inspection
  1. Remove the front door panel. (Refer to Body - "Front Door")
  2. Disconnect the connector from the motor.
  3. Connect terminals No. 1 and No. 2 to battery voltage (12 V) and terminal No. 6 to battery (-). Then check that the motor operates smoothly when connecting the terminals below. If the operation is abnormal, replace the motor. [Safety Window]
  4. Connect the motor terminals directly to battery voltage (12 V) and check that the motor operates smoothly. Then reverse the polarity and check that the motor operates smoothly in the reverse direction. If the operation is abnormal, replace the motor. [General]
  5. Remove the rear door panel. (Refer to Body - "Rear Door")
  6. Disconnect the 2P connector from the motor.
  7. Connect the motor terminals directly to battery voltage (12 V) and verify that the motor operates smoothly. Then reverse the polarity and verify that the motor operates smoothly in the reverse direction. If operation is abnormal, replace the motor.
Rear Power Window Motor Inspection

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