• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Seat Adjuster Switch B+ | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
Front Vertical Motor Front Down Control | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
Front Vertical Motor Front Up Control | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
Horizontal Motor Forward Control | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
Horizontal Motor Rearward Control | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
Rear Vertical Motor Rear Down Control | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
Rear Vertical Motor Rear Up Control | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
Seat Adjuster Switch Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
1. Power seat inoperative |
The power seat is controlled through the seat adjuster switch. Battery voltage is supplied at all times to the seat adjuster switch through the POWER SEAT 25 A circuit breaker located in the I/P fuse block. When the seat adjuster switches are in an inactive state, the switch contacts are closed to the switch ground circuit.
All seat motors are reversible. For example, when the seat horizontal forward switch is pressed to move the entire seat forward, battery voltage is applied through the switch contacts and the seat horizontal motor forward control circuit to the motor. The motor is grounded through the horizontal motor rearward switch contacts and the horizontal motor rearward control circuit to the motor. The motor runs in order to drive the entire seat forward until the switch is released. Moving the entire seat rearward works similarly to moving the entire seat forward, except that battery positive voltage and ground are applied on opposite circuits causing the motor to run in the opposite direction. All seat motors are powered this way.
Power Seats System Description and Operation
• | Horizontal Motor |
• | Front Vertical Motor |
• | Rear Vertical Motor |
⇒ | If the power seat is inoperative in all directions, refer to the Seat Adjuster Switch Circuit Test. |
⇒ | If the seat front or rear vertical adjuster motor is inoperative, refer to the Seat Vertical Motor Circuit Test. |
⇒ | If the seat horizontal motor is inoperative, refer to the Seat Horizontal Motor Circuit Test. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. |
⇒ | If the test lamp remains OFF for either of the commands, test the control circuits for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the seat adjuster switch. |
Note: When performing the following tests, make sure that the seat is not all ready in the position the test is attempting to produce.
⇒ | If the function does not perform as specified, replace the seat horizontal motor. |
⇒ | If the function does not perform as specified, replace the seat horizontal motor. |
⇒ | If not the specified value, replace the driver seat adjuster switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the driver seat adjuster switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the driver seat adjuster switch. |
Note: When performing the following tests, make sure that the seat is not all ready in the position the test is attempting to produce.
⇒ | If the function does not perform as specified, replace the seat vertical motor. |
⇒ | If the function does not perform as specified, replace the seat vertical motor. |
Note: When performing the following tests, make sure that the seat is not all ready in the position the test is attempting to produce.
⇒ | If the function does not perform as specified, replace the seat horizontal motor. |
⇒ | If the function does not perform as specified, replace the seat horizontal motor. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.