Motor Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Honda Civic and 1995 Honda Civic. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove headliner. Unplug 2-pin connector from motor. Using jumper wires, connect connector terminals to battery voltage and ground. Check for motor operation. Reverse jumper wires and retest. Replace motor if it does not operation in both directions.