No like I said earlier the motor is driven with a 100Hz PWM. But to test it if it is still ok a DC voltage can be applied. DC would be like worst case, or similar to fully open or fully closed position. I haven't measured the inductivity of the coil, but it can't be high so I guess that at 100Hz the inductivity won't reduce the current too much. Well - somebody could measure the input current to the ECU if interested. Next thing is - I bet that BOSCH built the motor failsafe - a burned transistor that makes a short won't destroy the motor. Still the question for Derek is - is the motor ok ? or are the bearings rusted and stuck open ? Long discussion for a 2 minute test where the test for the motor itself takes only a second each time you test it. Elvis To flat DC, a coil (inductor) is a resistor.. Question is, does the ECU output flat DC?? To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/