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Front Power Window Motor

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front door trim.

    (Refer to "FRONT DOOR TRIM ")

  3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the motor.

    (A: Safety, B: Standard)

    Fig 1: Front Power Window Motor Connector End View
    G09778375Courtesy 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 Window Motor] 

    Fig 2: General Window Motor Connector Terminals Continuity Chart
    G09778376Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the terminal No. 2 and No. 3 to battery voltage (12V) and check that the motor operates smoothly when connecting the terminals below.

    [Safety Window Motor] 

    Fig 3: Safety Window Motor Connector Terminals Continuity Chart
    G09778377Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.