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Lumbar Support Does Not Move Up or Down w/o A45

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

SCHEMATIC REFERENCE: Lumbar Support Schematics

1

Did you review the power seat system operation and perform the necessary inspection?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

  1. Probe the lumbar up control circuit of the lumbar switch with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
  2. Operate the lumbar switch in the UP direction.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step  3

Go to Step 5

3

  1. Probe the lumbar down control circuit of the lumbar switch with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
  2. Operate the lumbar switch in the DOWN direction.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Disconnect the lumbar vertical motor harness connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the up control circuit of the lumbar vertical motor and the down control circuit of the lumbar vertical motor.
  3. Operate the lumbar switch in the UP and DOWN directions.

Does the test lamp illuminate in both directions?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the lumbar switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the lumbar vertical motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

7

Repair the open in the up/down control circuits of the lumbar vertical motor. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 10

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8

Replace the power seat switch. Refer to Power Seat Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the lumbar vertical motor. Refer to Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement or Rear Seat Lumbar Support Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

--

System OK

Go to Step 2

Lumbar Support Does Not Move Up or Down with A45

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

SCHEMATIC REFERENCE: Lumbar Support Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Power Seats Systems?

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Go to Step 2

Diagnostic System Check - Power Seat Systems

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Seat Lumbar Up parameter in the Memory Seat Module data list.
  4. Operate the lumbar switch in the UP direction.

Does the Seat Lumbar Up parameter change state?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 5

3

  1. With a scan tool, observe the Seat Lumbar Down parameter.
  2. Operate the lumbar switch in the DOWN direction.

Does the Seat Lumbar Down parameter change state?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

  1. Disconnect the lumbar vertical motor harness connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the up control circuit of the lumbar vertical motor and the down control circuit of the lumbar vertical motor.
  3. Operate the lumbar switch in the UP and DOWN directions.

Does the test lamp illuminate in both directions?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 7

5

  1. Disconnect the lumbar switch harness connector.
  2. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire from battery positive voltage (B+) to the lumbar up input circuit of the switch connector.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Seat Lumbar Up parameter.

Does the Seat Lumbar Up parameter change state?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

6

  1. Disconnect the lumbar switch harness connector.
  2. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire from battery positive voltage (B+) to the lumbar down input circuit of the switch connector.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Seat Lumbar Down parameter.

Does the Seat Lumbar Down parameter change state?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

7

Test the lumbar up motor control circuit between the memory seat module and the lumbar vertical motor for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 8

8

Test the lumbar down motor control circuit between the memory seat module and the lumbar vertical motor for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 11

9

Test the lumbar up input circuit between the power seat switch and the memory seat module for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 11

10

Test the lumbar down input circuit between the power seat switch and the memory seat module for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 11

11

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the memory seat module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 14

12

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the power seat switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 15

13

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the lumbar vertical motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

14

Replace the memory seat module (MSM). Refer to Memory Seat Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 17

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15

Replace the power seat switch. Refer to Power Seat Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 17

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16

Replace the seat lumbar vertical motor. Refer to Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 17

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17

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

--

System OK

Go to Step 2

Lumbar Support Does Not Move Up or Down AM3 with A45

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

SCHEMATIC REFERENCE: Lumbar Support Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Power Seat Systems?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Seat Systems

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Seat Lumbar UP parameter in the Memory Seat Module data list.
  4. Operate the lumbar switch in the UP direction.

Does the Seat Lumbar UP parameter change state?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. With a scan tool, observe the Seat Lumbar Down parameter.
  2. Operate the lumbar switch in the DOWN direction.

Does the Seat Lumbar Down parameter change state?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the massage module harness connector.
  3. Connect a test lamp from the lumbar up input circuit (from the switch) of the massage module connector to a good ground.
  4. Operate the lumbar switch in the UP direction.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 11

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the massage module harness connector.
  3. Connect a test lamp from the lumbar down input circuit (from the switch) of the massage module connector to a good ground.
  4. Operate the lumbar switch in the DOWN direction.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 11

6

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire from battery positive voltage (B+) to the lumbar up output circuit of the massage module connector.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Seat Lumbar Up parameter.

Does the Seat Lumbar Up parameter change state?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 12

7

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire from battery positive voltage (B+) to the lumbar down output circuit of the massage module connector.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Seat Lumbar Down parameter.

Does the Seat Lumbar Down parameter change state?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 12

8

  1. Disconnect the lumbar vertical motor harness connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the up control circuit of the lumbar vertical motor and the down control circuit of the lumbar vertical motor.
  3. Operate the lumbar switch in the UP and DOWN directions.

Does the test lamp illuminate in both directions?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 9

9

  1. Disconnect the massage module harness connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp from the lumbar up input circuit (from the MSM) of the massage module connector to a good ground.
  3. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire from battery positive voltage (B+) to the lumbar up output (to the MSM) circuit of the massage module connector.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 13

10

  1. Connect a test lamp from the lumbar down input circuit (from the MSM) of the massage module connector to a good ground.
  2. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire from battery positive voltage (B+) to the lumbar down (to the MSM) output circuit of the massage module connector.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

11

Test the lumbar up/down switch signal circuits between the lumbar switch and the massage module for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 15

12

Test the lumbar up/down output circuits from the massage module to the memory seat module for a short to ground, a high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 18

13

Test the lumbar up/down input circuits from the memory seat module to the massage module for a short to ground, high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 18

14

Test the lumbar up/down control circuits between the massage module and the lumbar vertical motor for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 17

15

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the lumbar switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 19

16

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the lumbar vertical motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 20

17

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the massage module. Refer to Circuit Testing and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 21

18

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the memory seat module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 22

19

Replace the lumbar switch. Refer to Power Seat Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 23

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20

Replace the lumbar vertical motor. Refer to Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 23

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21

Replace the massage module. Refer to Massaging Lumbar Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 23

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22

Replace the memory seat module. Refer to Memory Seat Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 23

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23

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

--

System OK

Go to Step 2

Lumbar Support Does Not Move Up or Down AM3 w/o A45

Step

Action

Value (s)

Yes

No

SCHEMATIC REFERENCE: Lumbar Support Schematics

1

Did you review the lumbar vertical operation and perform the necessary inspection?

--

Go to Step  2

Go to Symptoms

2

Operate the lumbar switch in the UP or DOWN direction.

Does the lumbar vertical motor run for 2  seconds then stop?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the lumbar vertical motor harness connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the lumbar up control circuit of the lumbar vertical motor and the down control circuit of the lumbar vertical motor.
  3. Operate the lumbar switch in the UP and DOWN directions.

Does the test lamp illuminate in both directions?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Disconnect the massage module harness connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the vertical up input circuit of the massage module connector and the vertical down input circuit of the massage module connector.
  3. Operate the lumbar switch in the UP and DOWN directions.

Does the test lamp illuminate in both directions?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 15

5

Measure the voltage from the battery positive voltage circuit of the massage module harness connector to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

9-16 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 19

6

Measure the voltage from the battery positive voltage circuit of the massage module harness connector to the ground circuit of the massage module.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

9-16 V

Go to Step  10

Go to Step 20

7

Test the signal circuit of the lumbar vertical position sensor for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step  24

Go to Step  8

8

Test the ground circuit of the lumbar vertical position sensor for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step  24

Go to Step  9

9

  1. With a DMM, observe the voltage from the signal circuit of the massage module.
  2. Operate the lumbar switch in the UP or DOWN directions.

Does the voltage change state?

--

Go to Step  18

Go to Step  17

10

Test the signal circuit of the lumbar vertical position sensor for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step  24

Go to Step  11

11

Test the signal circuit of the lumbar vertical position sensor for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step  24

Go to Step  12

12

Test the 5 volt reference circuit of the lumbar vertical sensor for a short to ground, a high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step  24

Go to Step 13

13

Test the 5 volt reference circuit of the lumbar vertical sensor for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step  24

Go to Step 14

14

Test the lumbar vertical control circuits between the massage module and the lumbar vertical motor for a short to ground, high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step  24

Go to Step  18

15

Test the lumbar vertical input circuits between the lumbar switch and the massage module for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step  24

Go to Step  16

16

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the lumbar switch.

Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step  24

Go to Step  21

17

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connectors of the lumbar vertical motor and position sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step  24

Go to Step  22

18

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the lumbar massage module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step  24

Go to Step  23

19

Repair the open in the battery positive voltage circuit of the lumbar massage module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Step  24

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20

Repair the open in the ground circuit of the lumbar massage module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Step  24

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21

Replace the lumbar switch. Refer to Power Seat Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step  24

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22

Replace the lumbar vertical motor and sensor assembly. Refer to Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step  24

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23

Replace the lumbar massage module. Refer to Massaging Lumbar Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step  24

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24

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

--

System OK

Go to Step  2