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Schematic Reference: Power Seats Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Connector End Views

1

Did you review the Power Seats System Description and Operation?

Go to Step 2

Go to Power Seats System Description and Operation

2

Operate the Power Seat System.

Does the system operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Connect a test lamp between battery positive voltage supply circuit at the power seat switch connector and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Connect a test lamp between the ground circuit the inoperative seat switch connector and a battery positive voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

5

Test for an open or short to ground in the battery positive voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

6

Test all of the Power Seat Motor Control circuits for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

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7

Repair the open in the ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

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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 10

Go to Step 9

9

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3