Schematic Reference: Rear Seat Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The folding seat recline function is inoperative from the recline switch, or during seat operation the seat back will not recline to the full seated position.

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

Verify that the Power Third Row Seat Recline Inoperative complaint is present.

Does the power folding seat operate as described in the system description and operation?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

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1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. With a scan tool, observe the Recline Switch parameter in the Rear Seat Module data list.
4. Press the folding seat recline switch.

Does the Recline Switch parameter display Active?

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1. Place the rear folding seat in the stowed position.
2. With a scan tool, observe the Back Panel Position Switch parameter in the Rear Seat Module data list.

Does the scan tool display Active?

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Go to Step 5

1. Disconnect the rear seat module connector C2.
2. Measure the resistance between the back panel position switch supply voltage circuit and the back panel position switch signal circuit of the module connector.
3. Press the pad on the back panel position switch in order to activate the switch.

Does the resistance measure less than the specified value?

5 ohms

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Go to Step 9

1. Disconnect the recline switch connector.
2. Connect a test lamp from the battery positive voltage circuit of the switch connector to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 13

1. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the battery positive voltage circuit of the switch connector and the recline switch signal circuit of the switch connector.
2. With a scan tool, observe the Recline Switch parameter in the Rear Seat Module data list.

Does the Recline Switch parameter display Active?

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Go to Step 8

Test the recline switch signal circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 12

Test the supply voltage circuit and the signal circuit of the back panel position switch for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 10

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the back panel position switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 14

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the folding seat recline switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 15

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear seat module (RSM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 16

Repair the open in the battery positive voltage circuit of the folding seat recline switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 17

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Replace the folding seat back panel position switch. Refer to Rear Seat Number 2 Seat Back Presence Sensor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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Replace the folding seat recline switch. Refer to Rear Seat Number 2 Folding Actuator Switch Replacement - Rear Quarter Trim Rear .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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Replace the RSM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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