Pinpoint Test D: The Power Seat Does Not Make Full Travel
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- D1 CHECK FOR OBSTRUCTION IN THE SEAT TRACK 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: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraints control module (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.
- 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 the affected seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3201 (driver) or C3202 (passenger).
- Connect restraint system diagnostic tool 418-F395 to the affected seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3201 (driver) or C3202 (passenger).
- Connect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the affected seat. Refer to Seat - Front in this article.
- Are there any obstructions in the track?
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.- YES : REMOVE the obstruction(s) and GREASE the track(s). TEST the system for normal operation. DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3201 or passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3202. CONNECT driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3201 or passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3202. REPOWER the supplemental restraint system (SRS). REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
- NO : IDENTIFY the cause and INSTALL a new seat track component. TEST the system for normal operation. DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool from driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3201 or passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3202. CONNECT driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3201 or passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3202. REPOWER the supplemental restraint system (SRS). REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.