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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 connector (A) from the motor.

    (A: Safety, B: Standard)

    Fig 1: Locating Front Power Window Motor Connector Terminals
    G12235808Courtesy 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
    G12235809Courtesy 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
    G12235810Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.