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Power Window Regulator Motor: Inspection

  1. INSPECT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side) 
    1. Apply battery voltage to connector terminals 1 and 2.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply voltage to any terminals except terminals 1 and 2, to avoid damaging the pulse sensor inside the motor.
      • Reset the power window regulator motor (initialize the pulse sensor) after installing the power window regulator motor and regulator assembly onto the door.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Power Window Regulator Motor Assembly (For Driver Side)
      G04491416Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check that the motor gear rotates smoothly as follows.

      OK: Go TO NEXT STEP. 

      MEASUREMENT SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Measurement Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) --> Terminal 2
      Battery negative (-) --> Terminal 1 and 10
      Motor gear rotates clockwise
      Battery positive (+) --> Terminal 2
      Battery negative (-) --> Terminal 1 and 7
      Motor gear rotates counterclockwise

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

  2. INSPECT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Passenger Side) 
    1. Apply battery voltage to connector terminals 1 and 2.
      NOTE: Do not apply battery voltage to any terminals except terminals 1 and 2.
    2. Check that the motor gear rotates smoothly as follows.
      Fig 2: Inspecting Power Window Regulator Motor Assembly (For Passenger Side)
      G04491417Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go TO NEXT STEP. 

    MEASUREMENT SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Measurement Condition Specified Condition
    Battery positive (+) --> 1
    Battery negative (-) --> 2
    Motor gear rotates clockwise
    Battery positive (+) --> 2
    Battery negative (-) --> 1
    Motor gear rotates counterclockwise

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

  3. INSPECT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Rear LH Side) 
    1. Apply battery voltage to connector terminals 1 and 2.
      NOTE: Do not apply battery voltage to any terminals except terminals 1 and 2.
    2. Check that the motor gear rotates smoothly as follows.
      Fig 3: Inspecting Power Window Regulator Motor Assembly (For Rear LH Side)
      G04491418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go TO NEXT STEP. 

    MEASUREMENT SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Measurement Condition Specified Condition
    Battery positive (+) --> 1
    Battery negative (-) --> 2
    Motor gear rotates clockwise
    Battery positive (+) --> 2
    Battery negative (-) --> 1
    Motor gear rotates counterclockwise

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

  4. INSPECT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Rear RH Side) 
    1. Apply battery voltage to connector terminals 1 and 2.
      NOTE: Do not apply battery voltage to any terminals except terminals 1 and 2.
    2. Check that the motor gear rotates smoothly as follows.
      Fig 4: Inspecting Power Window Regulator Motor Assembly (For Rear RH Side)
      G04491419Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go TO NEXT STEP. 

    MEASUREMENT SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Measurement Condition Specified Condition
    Battery positive (+) --> 1
    Battery negative (-) --> 2
    Motor gear rotates clockwise
    Battery positive (+) --> 2
    Battery negative (-) --> 1
    Motor gear rotates counterclockwise

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