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Pinpoint Test E: The Driver Power Seat Does Not Move Horizontally/Vertically/Recline (With Power Recliner): Testing

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  1. E1 CHECK THE HORIZONTAL DIRECTION MOTOR FOR CORRECT OPERATION 
    WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
    NOTE: If a seat equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) component is being serviced, the SRS must be depowered.  Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
    NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
    NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
    NOTE: The memory seat track motor electrical connectors will connect to a seat track without the memory option. When installing a new seat track, make sure the correct memory or non-memory seat track is being installed.
    • Key in OFF position.
      • WARNING: Be sure that nobody is in the vehicle and that there is nothing blocking or set in front of any air bag module when the battery ground cable is connected.
    • For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, carry out the following:
      • Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
      • Disconnect driver seat side air bag C3226.
      • Connect restraint system diagnostic tool 418-133 to driver seat side air bag C3226.
      • Connect the battery ground cable.
    • Operate the driver power seat forward and rearward.
    • Will the seat move horizontally? 

    Result/ Action to Take 

    • Yes  : GO to E2.
    • No  : GO to  E3.
  2. E2 CHECK THE RECLINER MOTOR FOR CORRECT OPERATION 
    • Recline the driver backrest forward and rearward.
    • Will the seat backrest recline FORWARD and REARWARD? 
    • Yes  : GO to  E6.
    • No  : GO to  E13.
  3. E3 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE DRIVER SEAT HORIZONTAL MOTOR 
    • Disconnect: Driver Seat Horizontal Motor C362.
    • Measure the voltage between driver seat horizontal motor C362 pin 1, circuit 980 (YE/WH), harness side and C362 pin 2, circuit 981 (RD/WH), harness side, while pushing the driver seat control switch forward and rearward.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Connector Terminals
      G03988759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts when the switch is pushed FORWARD, greater than -10 volts when the switch is pushed REARWARD, and 0 volts when the switch is in a REST position? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new driver seat track assembly. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3227. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

    • No  : GO to E4.
  4. E4 CHECK CIRCUIT 980 (YE/WH) FOR AN OPEN AND SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: Driver Seat Control Switch C369.
    • Measure the resistance between driver seat control switch C369 pin 4, circuit 980 (YE/WH), harness side and driver seat horizontal motor C362 pin 1, circuit 980 (YE/WH), harness side; and between driver seat control switch C369 pin 4, circuit 980 (YE/WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Driver Seat Control Switch C369 Pin 4 And Driver Seat Horizontal Motor C362
      G03988760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the driver seat horizontal motor and the driver seat control switch; and greater than 10,000 ohms between the driver seat control switch and ground? 
    • Yes  : GO to E5.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

  5. E5 CHECK CIRCUIT 981 (RD/WH) FOR AN OPEN AND SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between driver seat control switch C369 pin 9, circuit 981 (RD/WH), harness side and driver seat horizontal motor C362 pin 2, circuit 981 (RD/WH), harness side; and between driver seat control switch C369 pin 9, circuit 981 (RD/WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 3: Checking Circuit 981 (RD/WH) For An Open And Short To Ground
      G03988761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the driver seat horizontal motor and the driver seat control switch; and greater than 10,000 ohms between the driver seat control switch and ground? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new driver seat control switch. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

  6. E6 DETERMINE THE SEAT TILTING FAILURE 
    • Determine the seat tilting failure.
    • Can the seat be tilted FORWARD or BACKWARD? 
    • Yes  : If only forward tilting operates, GO to E7.

      If only rear tilting operates, GO to  E10.

    • No  : INSTALL a new driver seat control switch. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

  7. E7 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE DRIVER SEAT REAR HEIGHT MOTOR 
    • Disconnect: Driver Seat Rear Height Motor C363.
    • Measure the voltage between driver seat rear height motor C363 pin 2, circuit 982 (YE/LG), harness side and C363 pin 1, circuit 983 (RD/LG), harness side, while depressing the rear tilt switch up and down.
      Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between Connector Terminals
      G03988759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than +10 volts when the rear tilt switch is pressed DOWN, greater than -10 volts when the rear tilt switch is pressed UP and 0 volts when the switch is in the REST position? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new driver seat track assembly. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

    • No  : GO to E8.
  8. E8 CHECK CIRCUIT 982 (YE/LG) FOR AN OPEN AND SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: Driver Seat Control Switch C369.
    • Measure the resistance between driver seat control switch C369 pin 1, circuit 982 (YE/LG), harness side and driver seat rear height motor C363 pin 2, circuit 982 (YE/LG), harness side; and between driver seat control switch C369 pin 1, circuit 982 (YE/LG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 5: Measuring Resistance Between Driver Seat Control Switch C369 Pin 1 And Driver Seat Rear Height Motor C363 Pin 2
      G03988763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the driver seat rear height motor and the driver seat control switch; and greater than 10,000 ohms between the driver seat control switch and ground? 
    • Yes  : GO to E9.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

  9. E9 CHECK CIRCUIT 983 (RD/LG) FOR AN OPEN AND SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between driver seat control switch C369 pin 12, circuit 983 (RD/LG), harness side and driver seat rear height motor C363 pin 1, circuit 983 (RD/LG), harness side; and between driver seat control switch C369 pin 12, circuit 983 (RD/LG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 6: Measuring Resistance Between Driver Seat Control Switch C369 Pin 12 And Driver Seat Rear Height Motor
      G03988764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the driver seat rear height motor and the driver seat control switch; and greater than 10,000 ohms between the driver seat control switch and ground? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new driver seat control switch. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

  10. E10 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO DRIVER SEAT FRONT HEIGHT MOTOR 
    • Disconnect: Driver Seat Front Height Motor C382.
    • Measure the voltage between driver seat front height motor C382 pin 1, circuit 979 (RD/LB), harness side and C382 pin 2, circuit 978 (YE/LB), while pushing the rear tilting switch up and down.
      Fig 7: Measuring Voltage Between Connector Terminals
      G03988759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than +10 volts when the front tilt switch is pressed DOWN, greater than -10 volts when the front tilt switch is pressed UP and 0 volts when the switch is in the REST position? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new driver seat track assembly. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

    • No  : GO to E11.
  11. E11 CHECK CIRCUIT 978 (YE/LB) FOR AN OPEN AND SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: Driver Seat Control Switch C369.
    • Measure the resistance between driver seat control switch C369 pin 2, circuit 978 (YE/LB), harness side and driver seat front height motor C382 pin 2, circuit 978 (YE/LB), harness side; and between driver seat control switch C369 pin 2, circuit 978 (YE/LB), harness side and ground.
      Fig 8: Measuring Resistance Between Driver Seat Control Switch C369 Pin 2 And Driver Seat Front Height Motor
      G03988766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the driver seat front height motor and the driver seat control switch; and greater than 10,000 ohms between the driver seat control switch and ground? 
    • Yes  : GO to E12.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

  12. E12 CHECK CIRCUIT 979 (RD/LB) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance between driver seat control switch C369 pin 6, circuit 979 (RD/LB) harness side, and driver seat front height motor C382 pin 1, circuit 979 (RD/LB), harness side; and between driver seat control switch C369 pin 6, circuit 979 (RD/LB), harness side and ground.
      Fig 9: Measuring Resistance Between Driver Seat Control Switch C369 Pin 6 And Driver Seat Front Height Motor C382
      G03988767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the driver seat front height motor and the driver seat control switch; and greater than 10,000 ohms between the driver seat control switch and ground? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new driver seat control switch. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

  13. E13 CHECK VOLTAGE TO THE DRIVER SEAT RECLINER MOTOR 
    • Disconnect: Driver Seat Recliner Motor C3187.
    • Measure the voltage between driver seat recliner motor C3187 pin 2, circuit 919 (GY/BK), harness side and C3187 pin 1, circuit 918 (GY), while pushing the recline switch forward and rearward.
      Fig 10: Measuring Voltage Between Connector Terminals
      G03988759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts when the switch is pushed FORWARD, greater than -10 volts when the switch is pushed REARWARD, and 0 volts when the switch is in a REST position? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new driver seat recliner motor. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

    • No  : GO to E14.
  14. E14 CHECK CIRCUIT 919 (GY/BK) FOR AN OPEN AND SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: Driver Seat Control Switch C369.
    • Measure the resistance between driver seat control switch C369 pin 8, circuit 919 (GY/BK), harness side and driver seat recliner motor C3187 pin 2, circuit 919 (GY/BK), harness side; and between driver seat control switch C369 pin 8, circuit 919 (GY/BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 11: Measuring Resistance Between Driver Seat Control Switch C369 Pin 8 And Driver Seat Recliner Motor
      G03988769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the driver seat recliner motor and the driver seat control switch; and greater than 10,000 ohms between the driver seat control switch and ground? 
    • Yes  : GO to E15.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

  15. E15 CHECK CIRCUIT 918 (GY) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance between driver seat control switch C369 pin 11, circuit 918 (GY) harness side, and driver seat recliner motor C3187 pin 1, circuit 918 (GY), harness side; and between driver seat control switch C369 pin 11, circuit 918 (GY), harness side and ground.
      Fig 12: Checking Circuit 918 (GY) For An Open
      G03988770Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the driver seat recliner motor and the driver seat control switch; and greater than 10,000 ohms between the seat control switch and ground? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new driver seat control switch. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

      For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat side air bag module C3226. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

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