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Front Power Window Motor Inspection

  1. Remove the front door trim panel.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT DOOR ")

  2. Disconnect the connector from the motor.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector From Motor
    G11786046Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the terminal No. 1 and No. 2 to battery voltage (12V) and terminal No. 6 to battery (-). And then check that the motor operates smoothly when connecting the terminals below.

    If the operation is abnormal, replace the motor.

    [Safety Power Window] 

    Fig 2: Front Power Window Motor Connector Terminals Continuity Chart (Safety Power Window)
    G11786047Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the motor terminals directly to battery voltage (12V) and check that the motor operates smoothly. Next, reverse the polarity and check that the motor operates smoothly in the reverse direction. If the operation is abnormal, replace the motor.

    [General] 

    Fig 3: Front Power Window Motor Connector Terminals Continuity Chart (General)
    G11786048Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.