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Power Seat Inoperative (w/Memory)

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Power Seat Inoperative (w/Memory)

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Driver Seat Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Systems Connector End Views 
DEFINITION: One or more of the memory seat functions are inoperative and no DTCs are set.
1 Did you perform the Power Seat Systems Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Seat Systems 
2 Attempt to operate all of the memory seat adjustments through their full range.
Do all of the memory seat functions operate properly?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Display the memory seat module Input/Output data list.
  3. Disconnect the seat adjuster switch connector.
  4. Connect a test lamp from the adjuster switch 12-volt reference circuit terminal in the harness connector to ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 Connect a fused jumper wire from the 12-volt reference circuit terminal to the inoperative switch signal circuit terminal in the adjuster switch harness connector.
Does the scan tool indicate the appropriate switch status as active?
Go to Step 7  Go to Step 6 
5 Test the adjuster switch 12-volt reference circuit for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 8 
6 Test the inoperative switch signal circuit for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 8 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the seat adjuster switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 9 
8 Inspect for poor connections at the memory seat module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 10 
9 Replace the seat adjuster switch. Refer to Memory Seat Switch Replacement (Rendezvous) .
Is the repair complete?
Go to Step 11  -
10 Replace the memory seat module. Refer to Memory Seat Control Module Replacement .
Is the repair complete?
Go to Step 11  -
11 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 3