Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR RELATED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display any seat position sensor DTCs?
Yes
- Diagnose and repair the other DTC(s) first. Refer to POSSIBLE CAUSES .
No
- Go to Step 2.
- TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
- Move the Seat Switch in the Recliner position three times.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display B1D87-SEAT BACKREST MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE?
Yes
- Go to Step 3.
No
- The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using Figure as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
- Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (G403) DRIVER SEAT RECLINER POSITION SENSE VOLTAGE
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- Disconnect the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor.NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
- Move the Seat Switch in the Recliner position during the next step.
- Using a 12-volt test light connect one lead to the (G403) Driver Seat Recliner Position Sense circuit and the other lead to Driver Seat Recliner Position Sensor Ground at the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor connector.
Does the test light illuminate for approximately two seconds then turn off with the seat switch engaged?
Yes
- Go to Step 4.
No
- Go to Step 5.
- Disconnect the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor.
- CHECK THE DRIVER SEAT RECLINER FORWARD/REARWARD DRIVER VOLTAGE Fig 2: Checking For Voltage In Driver Seat Recliner Forward/Rearward Driver Circuit Using 12V Test Light
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- Move the Seat Switch in the Recliner position during the next step.
- Using a 12-volt test light connect one lead to the (P141) Driver Seat Recliner Up Driver circuit and the other lead to (P143) Driver Seat Recliner Down Driver circuit at the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor connector.
Does the test light illuminate with the seat switch engaged?
Yes
- Replace the Recliner motor assembly.
- Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go to Step 7.
- CHECK THE (G403) DRIVER SEAT RECLINER POSITION SENSE WIRE FOR AN OPEN Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Of Driver Seat Recliner Position Sense Circuit At Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor Connector To C2 Connector
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- Disconnect the Memory Seat Module C2 connector.NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
- Measure the resistance of the (G403) Driver Seat Recliner Position Sense circuit at the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor connector to the C2 connector.
Is the resistance above 1.0 ohm?
Yes
- Repair the (G403) Driver Seat Recliner Position Sense circuit for an open.
- Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go to Step 6.
- Disconnect the Memory Seat Module C2 connector.
- CHECK THE (G493) DRIVER SEAT RECLINER POSITION SENSOR GROUND FOR AN OPEN Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Of Driver Seat Recliner Pos Sensor Gnd Circuit At Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor Connector To C2 Connector
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- Measure the resistance of the (G493) Driver Seat Recliner Position Sensor Ground circuit at the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor connector to the C2 connector.
Is the resistance above 1.0 ohm?
Yes
- Repair the (G493) Driver Seat Recliner Position Senor Ground circuit for an open.
- Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Memory Seat Module.
- Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance of the (G493) Driver Seat Recliner Position Sensor Ground circuit at the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor connector to the C2 connector.
- CHECK THE (P141) DRIVER SEAT RECLINER UP DRIVER WIRE FOR AN OPEN Fig 5: Measuring Resistance Of Driver Seat Recliner Up Driver Circuit At Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor Connector To C2 Connector
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- Disconnect the Memory Seat Module C2 connector.NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
- Measure the resistance of the (P141) Driver Seat Recliner Up Driver circuit at the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor connector to the C2 connector.
Is the resistance above 1.0 ohm?
Yes
- Repair the (P141) Driver Seat Recliner Up Driver circuit for an open.
- Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go to Step 8.
- Disconnect the Memory Seat Module C2 connector.
- CHECK THE (P143) DRIVER SEAT RECLINER DOWN DRIVER FOR AN OPEN Fig 6: Measuring Resistance Of Driver Seat Recliner Down Driver Circuit At Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor Connector To C2 Connector
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- Measure the resistance of the (P143) Driver Seat Recliner Down Driver circuit at the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor connector to the C2 connector.
Is the resistance above 1.0 ohm?
Yes
- Repair the (P143) Driver Seat Recliner Down Driver circuit for an open.
- Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Memory Seat Module.
- Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance of the (P143) Driver Seat Recliner Down Driver circuit at the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor connector to the C2 connector.