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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the entire Lumbar Support System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Lumbar Support System Check

2

  1. Disconnect the RH lumbar position sensor connector.
  2. Important:: When reconnecting the position sensor connector, be sure that the connector is connected in the proper direction. It is possible to reverse the connector and cause improper memory operation.

  3. Connect a J 39200 digital multimeter (DMM) from the RH lumbar position sensor cavity D (BRN) to cavity A (LT BLU).

Is the resistance within the specified range?

5000 ohms - 7000 ohms

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 9

3

Connect a DMM from the RH lumbar position sensor cavity B (DK BLU/WHT) to cavity A (LT BLU).

Is the resistance within the specified range?

500 ohms - 6500 ohms

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 9

4

  1. Disconnect the RH lumbar massage module connector.
  2. Connect a DMM from the RH lumbar position sensor connector cavity D (BRN) to the RH lumbar massage module connector cavity N (GRY).

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 10

5

Connect a DMM from the RH lumbar position sensor connector cavity A (LT BLU) to the RH lumbar massage module connector cavity L (BLK).

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 11

6

Connect a DMM from the RH lumbar position sensor connector cavity B (DK BLU/WHT) to ground.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 7

7

Connect a DMM from the RH lumbar position sensor connector cavity B (DK BLU/WHT) to the RH lumbar massage module connector cavity K (BLK).

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 13

8

Connect a DMM from the RH lumbar massage module connector cavity N (GRY) to ground.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 15

9

Replace the RH lumbar position sensor.

Is the lumbar position sensor replacement complete?

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Go to Step 16

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10

Repair the open in CKT 788 (GRY) or (BRN) between the RH lumbar position sensor and the RH lumbar massage module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the circuit repair complete?

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Go to Step 16

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11

Repair the open in CKT 782 (BLK) or (LT BLU) between the RH lumbar position sensor and the RH lumbar massage module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the circuit repair complete?

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Go to Step 16

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12

Repair the short in CKT 1062 (BLK) or (DK BLU/WHT). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the circuit repair complete?

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Go to Step 16

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13

Repair the open in CKT 1062 (BLK) or (DK BLU/WHT) between the RH lumbar position sensor and the RH lumbar massage module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the circuit repair complete?

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Go to Step 16

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14

Repair the short in CKT 788 (GRY) or (BRN). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the circuit repair complete?

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Go to Step 16

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15

Replace the RH lumbar massage module.

Is the lumbar massage module replacement complete?

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Go to Step 16

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16

Perform the Lumbar Support System Check .

Is the system check complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Seat Systems

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