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Front Power Window Motor

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

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT DOOR TRIM ")

  3. Disconnect the motor connector (A) from the motor.
    Fig 1: Locating Motor Connector From Motor
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  4. Connect the terminal No. 2 and No. 1 to battery voltage (12V) and check that the motor operates smoothly when connecting the terminals below.

    [Safety Window Motor] 

    Fig 2: Safety Window Motor Terminal Continuity Chart
    G12334977Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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.

[Standard Window Motor] 

Fig 3: Standard Window Motor Terminal Continuity Chart
G12334978Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.