2009 Acura CSX Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Driver's Power Window Motor Test

  1. Remove the door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the 6P connector from the driver's power window motor.
    Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Motor Connector - Driver's
    G06268796Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Motor Test 

  3. Test the motor in each direction by connecting battery power and ground according to the table. When the motor stops running, disconnect one lead immediately.
    Fig 2: Power Window Motor Connector Terminal Chart - Driver's
    G06278101Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace it.

    Pulsar Test 

  5. Reconnect the 6P connector to the driver's power window motor.
  6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  7. Check for voltage between the terminals.
    • There should be battery voltage between the No. 6 (+) and No. 5 (-) terminals.
    • Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 3 (+) and No. 5 (-) terminals, and run the power window motor down or up. The voltmeter needle should move back and forth alternately (a digital voltmeter reads about 2.5 V).
    • Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 2 (+) and No. 5 (-) terminals, and run the power window motor down or up. The voltmeter needle should move back and forth alternately (a digital voltmeter reads about 2.5 V).
  8. If the voltage is not as specified, do the master switch input test at the appropriate terminals: No. 5, 6,7, and 16 (see MASTER SWITCH INPUT TEST  ).
  9. If the switch is OK, replace the power window motor.
  10. Reset the power window control unit (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT  ).
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