How can I tell if my car window motor is working?
You can check if a car has any outstanding recalls at the NHTSA website . – when the window switch is pressed, the window motor runs but the window doesn’t move. As working power windows are important for your safety, we recommend visiting a dealer or a reputable shop if you have a problem.
How can I tell if my window motor is analog or digital?
With a digital volt meter, we can test to see if power reaches the window motor. If the power window motor has two wires, it is an analog system. We can back probe the connector at the motor, to detect if current flows when we press the switch.
What should the current be on a power window motor?
With analog motors, checking between the two wires should show either 12 volts or -12 volts, depending on the position of the switch. Full current available and a motor that does not run suggests a bad motor. A lack of current flow means power is not reaching the motor and the problem is upstream.
When to reset window regulator and window motor?
Typically, there are 8-10 clips holding the door cover. In many cars, the power window must be reset after the window regulator or window motor is replaced or the AUTO-UP function will not work. You can google the specific reset procedure or check the owner’s manual for your car.
What is a car window motor?
The window motor is the electronic motor with a gear on the end. The motor stays stationary in the door. The regulator is attached to the window and moves the window up and down as it is driven by the motor. In most cases they can be bought together as one assembly for easier replacement. Ask Your Own Car Question.
What is a power window regulator?
A window regulator is the mechanism inside the door that raises and lowers the window. A power regulator has an electric motor that actuates the regulator.
How does power window switch work?
How Power Window Switch Works. Theoretically, way of working Power Window motor or Central Lock Actuator motor is to supply voltage to lower the window / lock the door, while to raise the window / unlocked the door is by turning the voltage poles.