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Rear Power Window Motor

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

    (Refer to "REAR DOOR TRIM ")

  3. Disconnect the motor connector from the motor.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Motor Connector From Motor
    G12176716Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the terminals No. 1 and No. 2 to battery voltage (12V) and check that the motor operates smoothly when connected to the following terminals:

    Safety window motor 

    Fig 2: Safety Window Motor Connector Terminals Continuity Chart
    G12176717Courtesy 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 Connector Terminals Continuity Chart
    G12176718Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.