Front Power Window Motor

2015 Kia Soul EV BaseSECTION Front Power Window Motor
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front door trim.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT DOOR TRIM ")

  3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the motor.

    (A: Safety, B: Standard)

    Fig 1: Connector From Motor
    G10744705Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. 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.

    [General Window Motor]Β 

    Fig 2: General Window Motor Terminal Continuity Chart
    G10744706Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the terminals No. 2 and No. 3 to battery voltage (12V) and check that the motor operates smoothly when connected to the following terminals.

    [Safety Window Motor]Β 

    Fig 3: Safety Window Motor Terminal Continuity Chart
    G10744707Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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