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Schematic Reference: Lumbar Support Schematics

Important:  This table assumes that the mechanical systems are clear and free of obstructions.

1

Did you review the Power Lumbar Circuit Description ?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

Verify the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Are both the lumbar and the bolster inoperative?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

  1. Disconnect the inoperative lumbar/bolster switch connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between cavity A (fused battery positive voltage) and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

Test the ground circuit of the lumber/bolster switch for an open.

Did you find an open?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Ensure the inoperative lumbar/bolster switch is connected to the harness.
  2. Backprobe a fused jumper between cavity A (fused battery voltage) and the respective lumbar/bolster switch terminals.
  3. Reverse the jumper position on the switch terminals.
  4. Observe the motor operation.

Does the lumbar/bolster motor operate in both directions?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 10

7

Replace the inoperative lumbar/bolster switch. Refer to Lumbar Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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8

  1. Repair the open in the fused battery voltage circuit between the inoperative seat switch and the seat circuit breaker (located in the fuse block). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. If no open is found, test the seat circuit breaker for proper operation. Refer to Circuit Protection - Circuit Breakers and Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

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9

Repair the open in the ground circuit between the seat switch and ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the inoperative lumbar/bolster motor and wiring harness. Refer to Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3