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Power Seat Does Not Move Forward/Rearward w/o Memory-A45

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Driver Seat Schematics or Passenger Seat Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Connector End Views

1

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Seats

2

Verify that the Power Seat Does Not Move Forward/Rearward complaint is present.

Does the power seat 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. Probe the horizontal motor rearward control circuit of the seat horizontal motor with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
  2. Operate the seat horizontal motor REARWARD adjuster switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

  1. Probe the horizontal motor forward control circuit of the seat horizontal motor with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
  2. Operate the seat horizontal motor FORWARD adjuster switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

  1. Disconnect the seat horizontal motor harness connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the horizontal motor forward control circuit and the horizontal motor rearward control circuit of the motor harness connector.
  3. Operate the seat horizontal motor adjuster switch in the FORWARD and REARWARD directions.

Does the test lamp illuminate in both directions?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

6

Test the seat horizontal motor rearward control circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

7

Test the seat horizontal motor rearward control circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the seat adjuster 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 12

Go to Step 10

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the seat horizontal 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 12

Go to Step 11

10

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the seat horizontal motor. Refer to Seat Adjuster Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2

Power Seat Does Not Move Forward/Rearward with Memory-A45

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Driver Seat Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

Verify that the Power Seat Does Not Move Forward/Rearward complaint is present.

Does the power seat 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 the Seat Forward parameter in the Memory Seat Module (MSM) data list.
  4. Operate the power seat horizontal FORWARD switch.

Does the Seat Forward parameter change state?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

  1. With a scan tool, observe the Seat Rearward parameter.
  2. Operate the power seat horizontal REARWARD switch.

Does the Seat Rearward parameter change state?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

  1. Disconnect the seat horizontal motor harness connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the seat horizontal motor forward control circuit and the seat horizontal motor rearward control circuit of the harness connector.
  3. Operate the power seat horizontal switch in the FORWARD and REARWARD directions.

Does the test lamp illuminate in both directions?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 8

6

  1. Disconnect the seat adjuster switch harness connector.
  2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the battery positive voltage circuit and the power seat horizontal forward switch signal circuit of the harness connector.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Seat Forward parameter.

Does the Seat Forward parameter change state?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 10

7

  1. Disconnect the seat adjuster switch harness connector.
  2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the battery positive voltage circuit and the power seat horizontal rearward switch signal circuit of the harness connector.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Seat Rearward parameter.

Does the Seat Rearward parameter change state?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

8

Test the seat horizontal motor forward control circuit between the MSM and the horizontal 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 18

Go to Step 9

9

Test the seat horizontal motor rearward control circuit between the MSM and the horizontal 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 18

Go to Step 12

10

Test the power seat horizontal forward switch signal circuit between the seat adjuster switch and the MSM for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 12

11

Test the power seat horizontal rearward switch signal circuit between the seat adjuster switch and the MSM for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 12

12

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the MSM. 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 18

Go to Step 15

13

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the seat adjuster 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 18

Go to Step 16

14

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the seat horizontal 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 18

Go to Step 17

15

Replace the MSM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 18

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16

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 18

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17

Replace the seat horizontal motor. Refer to Seat Adjuster Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 18

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18

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2