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For 1990-2009 cars only

Power Seat Inoperative

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Power Seats Schematics

DEFINITION: This test is used by the technician to aid in the diagnosis of the seat power and ground circuits, if neither seat operates when either seat adjustment switch is operated.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Verify the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Check the battery voltage. Refer to Measuring Voltage in Wiring Systems.

Is the battery voltage more than 11.5 volts?

Go to Step 4

Go to Battery Inspection/Test in Engine Electrical

4

Check the battery voltage supply circuit to the seat modules with a test lamp connected to a known good ground. Refer to Measuring Voltage in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Ensure all seat ground points are secure and have good contact with the vehicle structure.

Are all the ground points secure to the vehicle with good contact?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

6

Repair an open in the battery voltage supply circuit between the vehicle battery and the seat modules. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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7

Repair and open in the seat module ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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8

Tighten all ground points.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3