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Schematic Reference: Driver Seat Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Connector End Views

DEFINITION: One or more of the memory recall functions are inoperative.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Attempt to set and recall memory 1, memory 2, and exit seat position settings.

Does the system operate normally?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Observe the Memory Switch parameter in the driver door module (DDM) Inputs data list.
  3. Press the memory 1 switch.

Does the scan tool indicate the memory 1 switch is active only while the switch is pressed?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

  1. Observe the Memory Switch parameter in the DDM Inputs data list.
  2. Press the memory 2 switch.

Does the scan tool indicate the memory 2 switch is active only while the switch is pressed?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

  1. Observe the Memory Switch parameter in the DDM Inputs data list.
  2. Press the exit switch.

Does the scan tool indicate the exit switch is active only while the switch is pressed?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

6

  1. Disconnect the memory seat switch connector from the DDM.
  2. Using a DMM, test the resistance through the memory switch from the voltage supply circuit terminal to the memory 1 switch signal circuit terminal in the pigtail connector. Refer to Circuit Testing.
  3. Press the memory 1 switch.

Is the resistance less than the specified value only while the switch is pressed?

0.5 ohms

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

7

  1. Disconnect the memory seat switch connector from the DDM.
  2. Using a DMM, test the resistance through the memory switch from the voltage supply circuit terminal to the memory 2 switch signal circuit terminal in the pigtail connector. Refer to Circuit Testing.
  3. Press the memory 2 switch.

Is the resistance less than the specified value only while the switch is pressed?

0.5 ohms

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

8

  1. Disconnect the memory seat switch connector from the DDM.
  2. Using a DMM, test the resistance through the memory switch from the voltage supply circuit terminal to the memory 1 switch signal circuit terminal in the pigtail connector. Refer to Circuit Testing.
  3. Press the exit switch.

Is the resistance less than the specified value only while the switch is pressed?

0.5 ohms

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 11

9

  1. Using a DMM, test the resistance through the memory switch from the voltage supply circuit terminal to the memory 2 switch signal circuit terminal in the pigtail connector. Refer to Circuit Testing.
  2. Press the exit switch.

Is the resistance less than the specified value only while the switch is pressed?

0.5 ohms

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Test the memory switch signal circuits in the switch harness for a short to ground or voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing.

Are either of the switch signal circuits shorted to ground or voltage?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

11

Inspect for poor connections at the memory switch connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 14

12

Inspect for poor connections at the driver seat module (DSM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 15

13

Inspect for poor connections at the DDM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

14

Replace the memory switch. Refer to Driver Seat Adjuster Memory Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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15

Replace the DSM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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16

Replace the DDM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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17

Operate the memory seat system to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2