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Power Seat Does Not Tilt Rearward With Memory

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Memory Seats Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Power Seat Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Seat Systems

2

Operate the rear vertical adjuster switch in the upward and downward directions.

Does the rear vertical adjuster motor operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Observe the rear vertical position switch parameter in the driver seat module Inputs/Outputs data list.
  3. Operate the rear vertical adjuster switch in the upward direction.

Does the scan tool display the correct switch status parameter in relation to the actual switch position?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Operate the rear vertical adjuster switch in the downward direction.

Does the scan tool display the correct switch status parameter in relation to the actual switch position?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

5

  1. Disconnect the seat adjuster switch connector.
  2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the battery voltage supply circuit terminal and rear vertical upward switch signal circuit terminal in the harness connector.
  3. Observe the rear vertical position switch parameter in the driver seat module Inputs/Outputs data list.

Does the scan tool display the rear vertical position switch parameter as upward?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

6

  1. Disconnect the seat adjuster switch connector.
  2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the battery voltage supply circuit terminal and rear vertical downward switch signal circuit terminal in the harness connector.
  3. Observe the rear vertical position switch parameter in the driver seat module Inputs/Outputs data list.

Does the scan tool display the rear vertical position switch parameter as downward?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

7

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

Does the test lamp illuminate in the upward and downward switch positions only?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

8

Test the rear vertical upward switch signal circuit 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?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

9

Test the rear vertical downward switch signal circuit 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?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

10

Test the rear vertical adjuster 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?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

11

Inspect the poor connections at the rear vertical 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 17

Go to Step 14

12

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 17

Go to Step 15

13

Inspect for poor connections at driver seat module. 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 17

Go to Step 16

14

Replace the rear vertical adjuster motor. Refer to Power Seat Adjuster Mechanism Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 17

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15

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

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 17

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16

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

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 17

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17

Operate the system to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2