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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the entire Memory Seats System Check performed?

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Go to Memory Seats System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Connect a fused jumper from the memory seat/mirror diagnostic connector to ground (the connector may be taped up into the body harness).
  3. Listen for a chime that acknowledges entrance into mode 1 diagnostics.

Does the memory seat/mirror module chime once and enter diagnostic mode?

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Go to Step 3

3

Inspect CKT 571 (YEL/BLK) for an open. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 571 OK?

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Go to Step 10

4

  1. Disconnect the ground from the memory seat/mirror diagnostic connector and then reconnect the ground again within 5 seconds.
  2. The module will chime twice in order to acknowledge entrance into mode 2 diagnostics.

Does the module chime twice?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 11

5

  1. Refer to Memory Seats System Check for a detailed explanation of the memory seat/mirror diagnostic modes.
  2. Operate the left seat switch in all directions.
  3. The module will chime once for each open or short circuit to a position sensor or any position sensor discontinuity.

  4. Any time a switch is operated and the module chimes, the module senses a problem with the position sensor.

Were there any switch operations where the memory seat/mirror module sounded a chime?

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Go to Step 11

6

Test for an open or short in CKT 568 (TAN). Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 568 OK?

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Go to Step 10

7

Test for an open in CKT 788 (GRY) between the seat rear vertical position sensor and S324. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 788 OK?

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Go to Step 10

8

Test for an open in CKT 782 (BLK) between the seat rear vertical position sensor and S332. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 782 OK?

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Go to Step 10

9

Replace the seat rear vertical position sensor. Refer to Seat Horizontal and Vertical Drive Cable Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Memory Seats System Check

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10

Repair the suspect circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Memory Seats System Check

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11

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Memory Seats System Check

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