Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004CELICA GT, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 157 (POWER WINDOWS)COMPONENT TESTSONE TOUCH POWER WINDOW SYSTEM/CURRENT OF CIRCUITUSING AN AMMETER
2004 Toyota Celica GT, Standard
Using An Ammeter
2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Using An Ammeter
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- Disconnect the connector from the power window master switch.
- Connect the positive (+) lead from the ammeter to terminal No. 1 on the wiring harness side connector and the negative (-) lead to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. See Fig 1.
- Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal No. 15 on the wiring harness side connector.
- As the window goes down, check that the current flow is approximately 7 amps.
- Check that the current increases up to approximately 14.5 amps or more when the window stops going down. If the operation is as specified, replace the master switch. See DOOR TRIM PANEL (FRONT) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION under POWER DOOR LOCKS & LIFTGATE RELEASE article under DOOR LOCKS & ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
NOTE:
The PTC opens some 4-90 seconds after the window stops going down, so that check must be made before the PTC operates.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.