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DEFINITION: This table diagnoses inoperative lumbar support, does not move up (AM3), in the right 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 OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the RH lumbar switch connector.
  3. Operate the RH lumbar switch in the UP position.
  4. Connect a J 39200 digital multimeter (DMM) between the RH lumbar switch connector cavity E (ORN) and cavity C (RED) (Deville) or cavity D (RED) (Eldorado).

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 5

3

Test CKT 756 (RED) for an open. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is the wiring OK?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Repair the open in CKT 756 (RED). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 19

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5

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

Is the lumbar switch replacement complete?

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Go to Step 19

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6

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  2. Disconnect the RH lumbar vertical motor connector.
  3. Connect a fused jumper between battery positive voltage (B+) and one of the lumbar motor cavities.
  4. Connect a fused jumper between the other lumbar motor cavity and ground.

Does the motor run?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

7

Test for an open or short to ground in CKT 793 (PNK) or (TAN/WHT) between the RH lumbar massage module and the RH 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 8

Go to Step 14

8

Test for an open or short to ground in CKT 792 (ORN) or (PPL/WHT) between the RH lumbar massage module and the RH 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 10

Go to Step 15

9

Replace the RH lumbar vertical motor.

Is the lumbar vertical motor replacement complete?

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Go to Step 19

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10

Test for proper terminal contact at the RH 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 11

Go to Step 16

11

Test for an open in CKT 742 (RED) between the RH lumbar massage module connector cavity A and splice S356. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is the wiring OK?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 17

12

Test for an open in CKT 850 (BLK) between the RH lumbar massage module connector cavity J and splice S357. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is the wiring OK?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 18

13

Replace the RH lumbar massage module.

Is the lumbar massage module replacement complete?

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Go to Step 19

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14

Repair the open or short to ground in CKT 793 (PNK) or (TAN/WHT). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 19

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15

Repair the open or short to ground in CKT 792 (ORN) or (PPL/WHT). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 19

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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 19

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17

Repair the open in CKT 742 (RED). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 19

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18

Repair the open in CKT 850 (BLK). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 19

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19

Perform the Lumbar Support System Check .

Is the system check complete?

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System OK

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