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Pinpoint Test A: The Power Seat Is Inoperative

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NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraint control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the key is in the ON position. This is normal operation and does not indicate an supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  1. A1 CHECK VOLTAGE TO THE SEAT CONTROL SWITCH 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    • Disconnect: Driver Seat Side Air Bag C367
    • Disconnect: Driver Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner C3201
    • Disconnect: Seat Control Switch C352
      • WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any air bag module when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
    • Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
    • Measure the voltage between seat control switch C352-4, circuit SBB19 (BU/RD) harness side and ground.
      • Fig 1: Checking Circuit For Voltage
      GF0023718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    1. YES  : Go to  A2.
    2. NO  : VERIFY battery junction box (BJB) fuse 19 (30A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

      DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3201 and driver seat side air bag C367.

      REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.

  2. A2 CHECK THE GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Measure the resistance between seat control switch C352-2, circuit GD182 (BK/GY) harness side and ground.
      • Fig 2: Checking Circuit For Open
      GF0023717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new seat control switch. REFER to Seat Control Switch . TEST the system for normal operation.

      DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3201 and driver seat side air bag C367.

      REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.

    2. NO  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

      DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3201 and driver seat side air bag C367.

      REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.

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