Kia Picanto JA Quiz
Body Electrical System

Window Regulator Motor

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
Done 0 of 10

Components and Component Location

Components

[Standard Window Regulator]

[Safety Window Motor]

Repair Procedures

Inspection

Front Power Window Motor
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim")
  3. Remove the front door trim cover seal. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Window Glass")
  4. Disconnect the connector (A) from the motor.
  5. Connect the motor terminals directly to the battery voltage (12 V) and check that the motor operates smoothly. Then reverse the polarity and check that the motor operates smoothly in the opposite direction. If the operation is abnormal, replace the motor. [Standard Power Window]
    [Safety Window Motor]
  6. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  7. Remove the rear door trim panel. (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Trim")
  8. Remove the rear door trim cover seal. (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Window")
  9. Disconnect the motor connector (A) from the motor.
  10. Connect motor terminals No. 1 and No. 2 directly to the battery voltage (12 V) and check that the motor operates smoothly. If the operation is abnormal, replace the motor.
Rear Power Window Motor

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