2004 Honda Pilot EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Driver's Window Motor Test

Motor Test 

  1. Remove the driver's door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the 6P connector (A) from the window motor.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting The 6P Connector From The Window Motor
    G01465936Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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: Driver's Motor Test Chart
    G01465937Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. If the motor does not run or does not run smoothly, replace it.

    Pulser Test 

  5. Reconnect the 6P connector to the window motor.
  6. Check for voltage between the terminals.
    • There should be battery voltage between the No. 6 (+) and No.4 (-) terminals when the ignition switch is ON (II).
    • Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 5 (+) and No. 4 (-) terminals, and run the window motor at down or up. The voltmeter needle should move back and forth alternately (a digital voltmeter should show the average voltage between 0-5 V).
    • Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 3 (+) and No. 4 (-) terminals, and run the window motor at down or up. The voltmeter needle should move back and forth alternately (a digital voltmeter should show the average voltage between 0-5 V).
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