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DEFINITION: This table diagnoses inoperative lumbar support, does not move down (AM3), in the left seat.

1

Did you perform the entire Lumbar Support: Memory System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Lumbar Support System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  2. Connect a scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
  3. Select INPUTS from the memory seat module (MSM) DATA DISPLAY.
  4. Operate the LH lumbar switch in the DOWN position.

Does the scan tool indicate that the seat switch input was received?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 9

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  1. Select OUTPUTS from the memory seat module (MSM) DATA DISPLAY.
  2. Operate the LH lumbar switch in the DOWN position.

Does the scan tool indicate that the seat switch output was received?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

  1. Disconnect the LH lumbar vertical motor connector.
  2. Connect a fused jumper between battery positive voltage (B+) and one of the lumbar motor cavities.
  3. Connect a fused jumper between the other lumbar motor cavity and ground.

Does the motor run?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

Test for an open or short to ground in CKT 768 (TAN) or (TAN/WHT) between the LH lumbar massage module and the LH lumbar vertical motor. Refer to Testing for Continuity or Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is the wiring OK?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 19

6

Test for an open or short to ground in CKT 767 (PPL) or (PPL/WHT) between the LH lumbar massage module and the LH lumbar vertical motor. Refer to Testing for Continuity or Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is the wiring OK?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 19

7

Replace the LH lumbar vertical motor.

Is the lumbar vertical motor replacement complete?

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Go to Step 20

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8

Test for proper terminal contact at the MSM connectors. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.

Is terminal contact OK?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 16

9

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the LH lumbar switch connector.
  3. Operate the LH lumbar switch in the DOWN position.
  4. Connect a J 39200 digital multimeter (DMM) between the LH lumbar switch connector cavity E (BLK) and cavity C (YEL) (Deville) or cavity D (YEL) (Eldorado).

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 17

10

Test for an open in CKT 386 (YEL) between the LH lumbar massage module and the LH lumbar switch. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is the wiring OK?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 19

11

Test for an open in CKT 386 (YEL) between the LH lumbar massage module and the MSM. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is the wiring OK?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 19

12

Test for an open in CKT 742 (RED) between the LH lumbar massage module cavity A and splice S352. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is the wiring OK?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 19

13

Test for an open in CKT 850 (BLK) between the LH lumbar massage module cavity J and splice S351. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is the wiring OK?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 19

14

Test for proper terminal contact at the LH lumbar massage module connector. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.

Is terminal contact OK?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

15

Replace the LH lumbar massage module.

Is the lumbar massage module replacement complete?

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Go to Step 20

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16

Repair the appropriate terminals. Refer to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 20

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17

Replace the LH lumbar switch. Refer to Lumbar/Heated Seat Switch Replacement - Power .

Is the lumbar switch replacement complete?

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Go to Step 20

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18

Replace the memory seat module (MSM). Refer to Memory Seat Control Module Replacement .

Is the memory seat module replacement complete?

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Go to Step 20

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19

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 20

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20

Perform the Lumbar Support System Check .

Is the system check complete?

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System OK

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