2002 Acura 3.2CL BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Driver's Window Motor Test

  1. Remove driver's door panel. See DOOR PANELΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect power window motor 4-pin connector. See Figure . Test the motor in each direction by connecting battery power and ground. See Fig 1 .
  2. Connect the test leads of analog ohmmeter to the terminals No. 3 and No. 4 terminals. Run the motor by connecting power and ground to the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals. The ohmmeter needle should move back and forth alternately. If the needle does not move back and forth, replace the motor.
Fig 1: Identifying Driver's Motor Direction Test
G00316297Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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