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: Driver Seat Schematics , Passenger Seat Schematics Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Systems Connector End Views |
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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 | Verify the condition is present. Does the system operate normally? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
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Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Test the recline motor control circuits for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect for poor connections at the seat adjuster switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connections at the recline adjuster motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | Replace the seat adjuster switch. Refer to Seat Switch Replacement - Power . Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Replace the recline adjuster motor. Refer to Seat Adjuster Motor Replacement - Front . Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the system to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |