Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSPECT SEAT TRACK, MOTOR, AND HARNESS
1. Verify seat harness is routed correctly.
2. Inspect seat track and motor for damage.
3. Inspect for anything that would prevent the seat from moving to each end-stop.
  Is anything present that would prevent the seat from moving to each end-stop?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go To 2.
CHECK FOR SEAT POSITION SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using a scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display any seat position sensor DTCs?
  
  Yes
  - Diagnose and repair all seat position sensor DTCs. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing .
  No
  - Go To 3.
TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Using a scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
2. Move the seat switch in one horizontal adjustment direction for at least one second then release the switch. Repeat three times consecutively, but move the switch in the opposite direction each time.
3. Using a scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display DTC B1D7B-SEAT HORIZONTAL MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
  - Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
CHECK THE (G401) DRIVER SEAT HORIZONTAL POSITION SENSE CIRCUIT AND THE (G491) DRIVER SEAT HORIZONTAL SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FUNCTION

Fig 1: Checking Driver Seat Horizontal Position Sense Circuit Function
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Driver Horizontal Seat Adjuster Motor connector.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
3. Disconnect the scan tool.
4. Turn off all vehicle interior and exterior lighting.
5. Mark sure all doors are closed then wait 10 seconds.
6. Connect a 12-Volt test light connect between the (G401) Driver Seat Horizontal Position Sense circuit and the (G491) Driver Seat Horizontal Sensor Ground circuit at the Driver Horizontal Seat Adjuster Motor connector.
7. Move the seat switch in the horizontal adjust position then release the switch.
  Does the test light illuminate for approximately five seconds then turn off?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5.
  No
  - Go To 9.
CHECK THE (P115) DRIVER SEAT HORIZONTAL FORWARD DRIVER CIRCUIT AND THE (P117) DRIVER SEAT HORIZONTAL REARWARD DRIVER CIRCUIT FUNCTION

Fig 2: Checking Driver Seat Horizontal Position Sense Circuit Function
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1. Connect a 12-Volt test light between the (P115) Driver Seat Horizontal Forward Driver circuit and the (P117) Driver Seat Horizontal Rearward Driver circuit at the Driver Horizontal Seat Adjuster Motor connector.
2. Move the seat switch in the horizontal adjust position.
  Does the test light illuminate with the seat switch engaged?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 6.
  No
  - Go To 11.
CHECK THE DRIVER HORIZONTAL SEAT ADJUSTER MOTOR OPERATION

Fig 3: Checking Driver Horizontal Seat Adjuster Motor Operation
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1. Reconnect the Driver Horizontal Seat Adjuster Motor connector.
2. Disconnect the MSM C3 connector.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors. Clean and repair as necessary.
3. Check motor operation in both directions as follows:
  NOTE:
  Do not adjust the seat against an end-stop when performing the following.
  
  To drive seat forward:
  - Connect one end of a fused jumper wire to battery Voltage and the other end to the (P115) Driver Seat Horizontal Forward Driver circuit at the MSM C3 connector.
  - Connect an ammeter between ground and the (P117) Driver Seat Horizontal Rearward Driver circuit at the MSM C3 connector.
  - Disconnect before reaching the end-stop.
  To drive seat rearward:
  - Connect one end of a fused jumper wire to battery Voltage and the other end to the (P117) Driver Seat Horizontal Rearward Driver circuit at the MSM C3 connector.
  - Connect an ammeter between ground and the (P115) Driver Seat Horizontal Forward Driver circuit at the MSM C3 connector.
  - Disconnect before reaching the end-stop.
  NOTE:
  The seat motor should be operational in both directions and the ammeter should read approximately 4.3 amps in the forward direction and 3.5 amps in the rearward direction.
  
  Does the motor operate as specified?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 7.
  No
  - Check (P115) Driver Seat Horizontal Forward Driver circuit and (P117) Driver Seat Horizontal Rearward Driver circuit for high resistance. If circuits are okay, replace the Seat Track Horizontal Motor assembly in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
CHECK THE DRIVER HORIZONTAL SEAT ADJUSTER MOTOR SENSOR OPERATION

Fig 4: Checking Driver Horizontal Seat Adjuster Motor Sensor Operation
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1. Reconnect the MSM C3 connector.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Using a scan tool, erase DTCs.
4. Connect the positive lead of a lab scope to the (G401) Driver Seat Horizontal Position Sense circuit and the negative lead to the (G491) Driver Seat Horizontal Sensor Ground circuit at the MSM C3 connector. Set the lab scope range to 20 Volts and time to 20 ms divisions.
  NOTE:
  Do not adjust the seat against an end-stop when performing the following.
5. Move the seat switch in one horizontal adjust position.
  NOTE:
  If the sensor is functioning normally the scope will display a continuously cycling square wave when operating the seat. If the module fails to detect sensor operation it will stop seat operation in approximately two seconds.
  
  Does the sensor operate as specified?
  
  Yes
  - Leave Scope Connected. Go To 8.
  No
  - Replace the Seat Track Horizontal Motor assembly in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
CHECK THE DRIVER HORIZONTAL SEAT ADJUSTER MOTOR SENSOR OPERATION IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION

Fig 5: Checking Driver Horizontal Seat Adjuster Motor Sensor Operation
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1. Using a scan tool, erase DTCs if present.
  NOTE:
  Do not adjust the seat against an end-stop when performing the following.
2. Move the seat switch in the direction opposite of that previously selected.
  NOTE:
  If the sensor is functioning normally the scope will display a continuously cycling square wave when operating the seat. If the module fails to detect sensor operation it will stop seat operation in approximately two seconds.
  
  Does the sensor operate as specified?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Memory Seat Module (MSM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform APS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace the Seat Track Horizontal Motor assembly in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
CHECK THE (G401) DRIVER SEAT HORIZONTAL POSITION SENSE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 6: Checking Driver Seat Horizontal Position Sense Circuit For Open
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1. Disconnect the MSM C3 connector.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors. Clean and repair as necessary.
2. Measure the resistance of the (G401) Driver Seat Horizontal Position Sense circuit between the Driver Horizontal Seat Adjuster Motor connector and the MSM C3 connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 10.
  No
  - Repair the (G401) Driver Seat Horizontal Position Sense circuit for an open.
  - Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
CHECK THE (G491) DRIVER SEAT HORIZONTAL SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 7: Checking Driver Seat Horizontal Sensor Ground Circuit For Open
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1. Measure the resistance of the (G491) Driver Seat Horizontal Sensor Ground circuit between the Driver Horizontal Seat Adjuster Motor connector and the MSM C3 connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Memory Seat Module (MSM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Repair the (G491) Driver Seat Horizontal Senor Ground circuit for an open.
  - Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
CHECK THE (P115) DRIVER SEAT HORIZONTAL FORWARD DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 8: Checking Driver Seat Horizontal Forward Driver Circuit For Open
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1. Disconnect the MSM C3 connector.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors. Clean and repair as necessary.
2. Measure the resistance of the (P115) Driver Seat Horizontal Forward Driver circuit between the Driver Horizontal Seat Adjuster Motor connector and the MSM C3 connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 12.
  No
  - Repair the (P115) Driver Seat Horizontal Forward Driver circuit for an open.
  - Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
CHECK THE (P117) DRIVER SEAT HORIZONTAL REARWARD DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 9: Checking Driver Seat Horizontal Rearward Driver Circuit For Open
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1. Measure the resistance of the (P117) Driver Seat Horizontal Rearward Driver circuit between the Driver Horizontal Seat Adjuster Motor connector and the MSM C3 connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Memory Seat Module (MSM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Repair the (P117) Driver Seat Horizontal Rearward Driver circuit for an open.
  - Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .