Rear Power Window Motor Test

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Remove the door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and disconnect the rear power window switch 14P connector (A).

Fig 1: Identifying 14P Connector On Door Panel
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Test the power window motor in each direction by connecting battery power and ground according to the table. When the motor stops running, disconnect one lead immediately.

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Power And Ground Reference Table
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If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, go to step 4.
Disconnect the 6P connector (A) from the rear power window motor (B).

Fig 3: Identifying 6P Connector And Rear Power Window
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The illustration shows the right rear door, the left rear door is similarly configured.
Check for continuity between rear power window motor 6P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 and rear power window switch 14P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 7 respectively. There should be continuity.
- If there is no continuity, repair an open in the wire.
- If there is continuity, replace the power window motor.
Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Rear Power Window Motor 6P Connector And Rear Power Window Switch 14P Connector (Left)
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Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Rear Power Window Motor 6P Connector And Rear Power Window Switch 14P Connector (Right)
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After replacing the power window motor, reset the power window control unit