Power Seat Does Not Recline (w/o Memory)
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Power Seat Does Not Recline (w/o Memory)
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Power Seats Schematics
IMPORTANT:
This table assumes that all mechanical linkage and drivers are free from obstruction and not binding.
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| 1 | Did you review the Power Seats System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Seats |
| 2 | Operate the power seat in all directions. Does the system operate normally? |
Go to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS | Go to Step 3 |
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Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Test the recline motor control circuits for a open or short to ground. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING
and WIRING REPAIRS
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the power seat switch. Refer to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS
and to CONNECTOR REPAIRS
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the recline motor. Refer to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS
and to CONNECTOR REPAIRS
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Replace the recline adjuster motor. Refer to Seat Adjuster Motor Replacement - Front . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Replace the power seat switch. Refer to Seat Switch Replacement - Power . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the system to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |