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Power Seat Does Not Recline W/O Memory Seats

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Power Seats Schematics

IMPORTANT: This table assumes that all mechanical linkage and drivers are free from obstruction and not binding. This also assumes that all other directions are operational.

1

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

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

Operate the system.

Does the system operate normally?

--

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the recline motor.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the recline motor control circuits.
  3. Operate the power seat switch to the recline up and down positions.

Did the test lamp illuminate for each switch position?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Test the control circuits of the recline motor for a open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

6

Replace the recline motor. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 8

--

7

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

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

--

System OK

Go to Step 3

Power Seat Does Not Recline With Memory Seats

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Power Seats Schematics

IMPORTANT: This table assumes that all mechanical linkage and drivers are free from obstruction and not binding. This also assumes that all other directions are operational.

1

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

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

Operate the system.

Does the system operate normally?

--

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the recline motor.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the recline motor control circuits.
  3. Operate the power seat switch to the recline up and down positions.

Did the test lamp illuminate for each switch position?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Reconnect the recline motor.
  2. Disconnect the Memory Seat Module.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the power seat switch recline control circuits.
  4. Operate the power seat switch to the recline up and down positions.

Did the test lamp illuminate for each switch position?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Test the recline control circuits of the power seat switch for a open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

6

Test the control circuits of the recline motor for a open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

8

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

9

Replace the recline motor. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 12

--

10

Replace the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Memory Seat Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 12

--

11

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

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

--

System OK

Go to Step 3