GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Diagnostic Instructions

    • 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.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Memory Seat Switch 12 Volt Reference

B3907 02, 1

1

--

--

Memory Seat Signal 1

1

1

B2755 00

--

Memory Seat Signal 2

1

1

B2760 00

--

Memory Seat Signal 3

1

1

B3599 00

--

Memory Seat Switch Signal 1

1

1

B1390 01

--

Memory Seat Switch Signal 2

1

1

B1400 01

--

Memory Seat Switch Signal 3

1

1

B1410 01

--

1. Memory recall is inoperative

Circuit/System Description

Reference voltage from the seat interface module (SIM) is supplied at all times to the memory seat switch. When a memory recall switch is pressed, reference voltage is applied through the switch contacts and the signal circuit to the SIM indicating the memory recall request. The SIM serves as a interface and applies a reference voltage through the appropriate memory signal circuit to the memory seat module (MSM) indicating the memory seat request. The MSM then commands the driver seat motors and the exterior mirrors to move to the appropriate seat and mirror positions stored in memory.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Driver Seat Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Memory Seats Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Verify that all manual power seat and lumbar functions operate when being controlled by the seat adjuster and lumbar switches.
  2. If any seat or lumbar function does not operate, refer to Power Seat Inoperative or Lumbar Support Inoperative.
  3. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool SIM Input parameters listed below while pressing the appropriate memory 1, 2, and 3 switches. The readings should change between Inactive and Active.
  4. • Button 1 Input Status
    • Button 2 Input Status
    • Button 3 Input Status
    If not the specified value for all memory buttons, refer to the Memory Seat Switch Circuit Test.
  5. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool MSM Input parameters listed below while pressing the appropriate memory 1, 2, and 3 switches. The readings should change between Not Pressed and Pressed.
  6. • Memory 1 Button
    • Memory 2 Button
    • Memory 3 Button
    If not the specified value for all memory buttons, refer to the SIM to MSM Circuit Test.
  7. If all scan tool readings are normal, replace the MSM.

Circuit/System Testing

Memory Seat Switch Circuit Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the memory seat switch.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the 12 V reference circuit terminal 6 and ground.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the 12 V reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the SIM.
  4. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool SIM Input parameters listed below are Inactive:
  5. • Button 1 Input Status
    • Button 2 Input Status
    • Button 3 Input Status
    • Button M Input Status
    If not the specified value, test the appropriate signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the SIM.
  6. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the 12 V reference circuit terminal 6 and the signal circuit terminals listed below. Verify the appropriate scan tool SIM Memory Button Input Status parameter is Active between each test.
  7. • Button 1 Input Status
    • Button 2 Input Status
    • Button 3 Input Status
    • Button M Input Status
    If not the specified value, test the appropriate signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the SIM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the memory seat switch.

SIM to MSM Circuit Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the MSM.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the appropriate signal circuit listed below and ground:
  3. • Memory 1 terminal 9
    • Memory 2 terminal 8
    • Memory 3 terminal 19
    • Memory M terminal 18
  4. Ignition ON, command the appropriate memory position listed below ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
  5. • Button 1 Input
    • Button 2 Input
    • Button 3 Input
    • Button M Input
    If the test lamp is always ON, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal replace the SIM.
    If the test lamp is always OFF, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal replace the SIM.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the MSM.

Component Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the memory seat switch.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the 12 V reference terminal 6 and each signal terminal listed below with the switch in the open position:
  3. • Memory 1 terminal 1
    • Memory 2 terminal 2
    • Memory 3 terminal 3
    • Memory M terminal 4
    If not the specified value, replace the memory seat switch.
  4. Test for less than 2 Ω between the 12 V reference terminal 6 and each signal terminal listed below with the appropriate switch in the closed position:
  5. • Memory 1 terminal 1
    • Memory 2 terminal 2
    • Memory 3 terminal 3
    • Memory M terminal 4
    If greater than the specified range, replace the memory seat switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Driver Seat Adjuster Memory Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for SIM and MSM replacement, setup, and programming