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Power Seat Does Not Recline with Memory

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Memory Seats Schematics

Important: This table assumes that all mechanical linkage and drivers are free from obstruction and not binding.

1

Did you review the power seats system Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Seats

2

Verify the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

--

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

Go to Step 3

3

Does the recline adjuster motor operate for approximately 1 revolution and stop?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4
  1. Disconnect the recline motor position sensor connector.
  2. Connect a DMM from the 5-volt reference circuit terminal in the position sensor harness connector to a good ground.
  3. Activate a seat adjuster switch.

Is the voltage at or near the specified value?

5 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 13

5
  1. Connect a DMM from the signal circuit terminal in the position sensor harness connector to a good ground.
  2. Activate a seat adjuster switch.

Is the voltage at or near the specified value?

5 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 14

6
  1. Connect a DMM from the 5-volt reference circuit terminal to the low reference circuit terminal in the position sensor harness connector.
  2. Activate a seat adjuster switch.

Is the voltage at or near the specified value?

5 V

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 15

7
  1. Disconnect the memory seat module connector C3.
  2. Connect a test lamp from the recline forward switch signal circuit terminal in the harness connector to a good ground.
  3. Press the recline forward switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 10

8
  1. Connect a test lamp from the recline rearward switch signal circuit terminal in the harness connector to a good ground.
  2. Press the recline rearward switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 11

9
  1. Connect the memory seat module connector C3.
  2. Disconnect the recline motor control circuit connector.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the recline motor control circuit terminals in the harness connector.
  4. Operate the recline adjuster switch in both directions.

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

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 12

10

Test the recline forward 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 23

Go to Step 16

11

Test the recline rearward 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 23

Go to Step 16

12

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?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 19

13

Test the recline motor position sensor 5-volt reference circuit for the following conditions:

    • Open
    • Short to ground
    • Short to voltage

Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 19

14

Test the recline motor position sensor signal circuit for the following conditions:

    • Open
    • Short to ground
    • Short to voltage

Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 19

15

Test recline motor position sensor low reference circuit for an open or short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 19

16

Inspect for poor connections at the power seat 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 23

Go to Step 20

17

Inspect for poor connections at the recline motor control circuit 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 23

Go to Step 21

18

Inspect for poor connections at the recline motor position sensor 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 23

Go to Step 21

19

Inspect for poor connections at the memory 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 23

Go to Step 22

20

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

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 23

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21

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

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 23

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22

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

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 23

--

23

Operate the system to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

--

System OK

Go to Step 2

Power Seat Does Not Recline w/o Memory

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Power Seats Schematics

Important: This table assumes that all mechanical linkage and drivers are free from obstruction and not binding.

1

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Seats

2

Operate the power seat in all directions.

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 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 activated in both directions?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Test the recline motor control circuits for a 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 9

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 and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the recline 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 7

7

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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8

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2