(9) - Inspect PTC Operation (Driver's Door)

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION (9) - Inspect PTC Operation (Driver's Door)
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  1. Disconnect the connector from the window motor.
  2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the ammeter to terminal 1 of the wire harness side connector and the negative (-) lead to negative terminal of the battery.
    Fig 1: Testing Driver's Door PTC (1 Of 2)
    G01895526Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 of the wire harness side connector, and raise the window to the fully closed position.
    Fig 2: Testing Driver's Door PTC (2 Of 2)
    G01895527Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Continue to apply voltage, check that the current changes from approximately 14 A to less than 1 A within 4-90 seconds.
  5. Disconnect the leads from terminals.
  6. Approximately 90 seconds later, connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2, check that the window begins to descend.

If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

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