Power Window Regulator Motor: Inspection

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser RWDSECTION Inspection
  1. INSPECT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Check the operation of the regulator motor.
      1. Apply battery voltage to the regulator motor and check the operation of the regulator motor.

        Standard 

        MEASUREMENT CONDITION

        Measurement condition Specified Condition
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 2
        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 1
        Motor gear rotates clockwise
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 1
        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 2
        Motor gear rotates counterclockwise
        Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Regulator Motor Assembly LH Front
        G05581196Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        If the result is not as specified, replace the power window regulator motor.

  2. INSPECT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Check the operation of the regulator motor.
      1. Apply battery voltage to the regulator motor and check the operation of the regulator motor.

        Standard 

        MEASUREMENT CONDITION

        Measurement Condition Specified Condition
        Battery position (+) → Terminal 1
        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 2
        Motor gear rotates clockwise
        Battery position (+) → Terminal 2
        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 1
        Motor gear rotates counterclockwise
        Fig 2: Identifying Power Window Regulator Motor Assembly RH Front
        G05581197Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        If the result is not as specified, replace the power window regulator motor.

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