Schematic Reference: Power Seats Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Connector End Views

Did you review the Power Seats System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Symptoms - Seats

Verify the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

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

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1. Disconnect the recline adjuster motor connector.
2. Connect a test lamp between the recline motor control circuit terminals in the harness connector.
3. Operate the recline adjuster switch in both directions.

Does the test lamp illuminate when the switch is operated in both directions?

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Go to Step 4

Test the recline motor control circuits for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 5

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

Inspect for poor connections at the recline adjuster motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

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

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 9

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Replace the recliner adjuster motor. Refer to Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 9

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Operate the system to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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Schematic Reference: Memory Seats Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Connector End Views

Did you perform the Power Seat Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Seat Systems

Verify the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

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

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1. Install a scan tool.
2. Observe the recline forward and rearward switch parameters in the driver seat module Input/Output data list.

Do either of the recline switch parameters display Active?

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Disconnect the seat adjuster switch connector.

Do both of the recline switch parameters display Inactive?

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Operate the recline forward switch.

Does the scan tool display the recline forward switch as Active?

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Go to Step 7

Operate the recline rearward switch.

Does the scan tool display the recline rearward switch as Active?

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Go to Step 8

1. Disconnect the seat adjuster switch connector.
2. Connect a fused jumper wire from the battery voltage supply circuit terminal to the recline forward switch signal circuit terminal in the harness connector.

Does the scan tool display the recline forward switch as Active?

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1. Disconnect the seat adjuster switch connector.
2. Connect a fused jumper wire from the battery voltage supply circuit terminal to the recline rearward switch signal circuit terminal in the harness connector.

Does the scan tool display the recline rearward switch as Active?

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Go to Step 12

1. Disconnect the inoperative adjuster motor connector.
2. Connect a test lamp across the control circuit terminals in the harness connector.
3. Press and release the adjuster switch in both directions.

Does the test lamp illuminate when the switch is pressed in both directions?

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Test the active recline switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 15

Test the recline forward switch signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 15

Test the recline rearward switch signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 15

Test the motor control circuits for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 15

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 20

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 20

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Test the motor control circuits for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 19

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

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 20

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

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 20

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Replace the inoperative adjuster motor. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Motor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 20

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Operate the system to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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