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DEFINITION: This table diagnoses inoperative lumbar support, does not move up or down (AM3), in the driver's 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 lumbar switch in the UP and DOWN positions.

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

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 9

3

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

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 driver 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) between the lumbar massage module and the driver lumbar vertical motor and between the MSM and the lumbar massage module. 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 21

6

Test for an open or short to ground in CKT 767 (PPL) between the lumbar massage module and the driver lumbar vertical motor and between the MSM and the lumbar massage module. 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 16

Go to Step 21

7

Replace the driver lumbar vertical motor. Refer to Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 22

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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 20

Go to Step 18

9

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the lumbar switch connector.
  3. Operate the lumbar switch in the DOWN position.
  4. Connect a J 39200 between the lumbar switch connector cavity G (ORN) and cavity C (YEL/BLK) (LH drive) or cavity B (YEL/BLK) (RH drive).

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 19

10

Test for an open in CKT 1067 (YEL/BLK) between the lumbar massage module and the 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 21

11

Test for an open in CKT 1067 (YEL/BLK) between the 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 21

12

Test for an open in CKT 1066 (WHT) between the lumbar massage module and the lumbar switch. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is the wiring OK?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 21

13

Test for an open in CKT 1066 (WHT) between the 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 14

Go to Step 21

14

Test for an open in CKT 3740 (ORN) between the lumbar massage module cavity A and splice S312 (LH drive) or splice S314 (RH drive). Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is the wiring OK?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 21

15

Test for an open in CKT 550 (BLK) (LH drive) or CKT 650 (BLK) (RH drive) between the lumbar massage module cavity J and splice S313 (LH drive) or splice S315 (RH drive). Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is the wiring OK?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 21

16

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

Is the terminal contact OK?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 18

17

Replace the lumbar massage module. Refer to Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 22

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18

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 22

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19

Replace the lumbar switch. Refer to Lumbar Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 22

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20

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 22

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21

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 22

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22

Perform the Lumbar Support System Check .

Is the system check complete?

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System OK

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