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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you review the system operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Seats

2

Attempt to operate the power seat in all directions.

Does the seat adjust normally in all directions?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Connect a DMM between the inoperative motor connector terminals A and B. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.
  2. Press and hold the driver seat adjuster switch to the FORWARD and then the BACK position or the UP and then the DOWN position.

Is voltage present in both cases?

9-14 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Inspect for and repair a poor connection at the inoperative motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair a poor connection?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the inoperative motor.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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6

  1. Disconnect the power seat switch.
  2. Inspect for and repair a short to ground in the motor control circuits. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair a short to ground?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

7

Using a DMM, inspect for continuity in the motor control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Is there continuity in both circuits?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 10

8

Inspect for and repair a poor connection at the power seat switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair a poor connection?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

9

Replace the power seat switch. Refer to Power Seat Adjuster Mechanism Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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10

Repair a poor connection or an open in the motor control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3