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Lumbar Support Inoperative w/o A45

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Lumbar Support Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Connector End Views

1

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

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Seats

2

Verify that the Lumbar Support Inoperative complaint is present.

Does the lumbar support system operate as described in the system description and operation?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Measure the voltage from the battery positive voltage circuit of the lumbar switch to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

9-16 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Measure the voltage from the battery positive voltage circuit of the lumbar switch to the ground circuit of the lumbar switch.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

9-16 V

Go to Step 5

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?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

6

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

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 9

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7

Repair the open in the ground circuit of the lumbar switch.

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the circuit repair complete?

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Go to Step 9

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8

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2

Lumbar Support Inoperative with A45

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Lumbar Support Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Connector End Views

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

Verify that the Lumbar Support Inoperative complaint is present.

Does the lumbar support system operate as described in the system description and operation?

--

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe any one of the lumbar directional parameters in the Memory Seat Module data list.
  4. Operate the lumbar switch in the direction of the observed parameter.

Did the lumbar parameter change state?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Measure the voltage from the battery positive voltage circuit of the lumbar switch to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

9-16 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

  1. Probe one of the lumbar switch signal circuits of the memory seat module with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
  2. Operate the appropriate lumbar switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

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?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

7

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?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

8

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

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 11

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9

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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10

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2

Lumbar Support Inoperative with AC9

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Lumbar Support Schematics

1

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

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Seats

2

Verify that the Adaptive Lumbar Support Inoperative complaint is present.

Does the system operate as described in the system description and operation?

--

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the adaptive lumbar module connector.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. From the vehicle side of the connector, measure the voltage from the IGN 3 voltage circuit of the adaptive lumbar module connector to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

9-16 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 22

4

Measure the voltage from the battery positive voltage (B+) circuit of the adaptive lumbar module connector to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

9-16 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 23

5

Measure the voltage from the battery positive voltage (B+) circuit of the adaptive lumbar module connector to the ground circuit of the adaptive lumbar module connector.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

9-16 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 24

6

  1. Reconnect the adaptive lumbar module connector.
  2. Disconnect the lumbar switch connector.
  3. Measure the voltage from the battery positive voltage (B+) circuit of the lumbar switch connector to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

6-10 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 17

7

  1. Reconnect the lumbar switch connector.
  2. With the adaptive lumbar module connector connected, measure the voltage from each of the adaptive seat switch signal circuits of the adaptive lumbar module connector to a good ground.

Does the voltage from any of the switch signal circuits measure greater than the specified value?

0 V

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 8

8

With the adaptive lumbar module connector connected, measure the voltage from the adaptive seat switch auto/on signal circuit of the module connector, while operating the lumbar AUTO/ON switch.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

6-10 V

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 12

9

With the adaptive lumbar module connector connected, measure the voltage from the adaptive seat switch off signal circuit of the module connector while operating the lumbar OFF switch.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

6-10 V

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 13

10

With the adaptive lumbar module connector connected, measure the voltage from the lumbar motor rearward signal circuit of the adaptive lumbar module connector while operating the lumbar switch in the REARWARD direction.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

6-10 V

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 14

11

With the adaptive lumbar module connector connected, measure the voltage from the lumbar motor forward signal circuit of the adaptive lumbar module connector while operating the lumbar switch in the FORWARD direction.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

6-10 V

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 15

12

  1. Disconnect the lumbar switch harness connector.
  2. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the battery positive voltage (B+) circuit of the lumbar switch connector and the auto/on signal circuit of the lumbar switch connector.
  3. Measure the voltage from the auto/on signal circuit of the adaptive lumbar module connector.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

6-10 V

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 16

13

  1. Disconnect the lumbar switch connector.
  2. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the battery positive voltage (B+) circuit of the lumbar switch connector and the off signal circuit of the lumbar switch connector.
  3. Measure the voltage from the off signal circuit of the adaptive lumbar module harness connector.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

6-10 V

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 16

14

  1. Disconnect the lumbar switch connector.
  2. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the battery positive voltage (B+) circuit of the lumbar switch connector and the rearward signal circuit of the lumbar switch connector.
  3. Measure the voltage from the lumbar rearward signal circuit of the adaptive lumbar module harness connector.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

6-10 V

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 16

15

  1. Disconnect the lumbar switch harness connector.
  2. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the battery positive voltage (B+) circuit of the lumbar switch connector and the forward signal circuit of the lumbar switch connector.
  3. Measure the voltage from the lumbar forward signal circuit of the adaptive lumbar module harness connector.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

6-10 V

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 16

16

Test the appropriate lumbar switch signal circuit between the adaptive lumbar module and the lumbar switch 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?

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Go to Step 27

Go to Step 19

17

Test the battery positive voltage (B+) circuit of the lumbar switch 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?

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Go to Step 27

Go to Step 21

18

Test the lumbar switch signal circuits between the adaptive lumbar module and the lumbar switch for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 27

Go to Step 20

19

Perform a mechanical inspection of the adaptive lumbar module assembly and bladders for air leaks and restricted air lines.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 27

Go to Step 21

20

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 27

Go to Step 25

21

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 26

22

Repair the open or short to ground in the IGN 3 circuit of the adaptive lumbar module. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Step 27

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23

Repair the open or short to ground in the battery positive voltage (B+) circuit of the adaptive lumbar module. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Step 27

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24

Repair the open in the ground circuit of the adaptive lumbar module. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Step 27

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25

Replace the lumbar switch. Refer to Lumbar Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 27

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26

Replace the adaptive lumbar module. Refer to Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 27

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27

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2