Pinpoint Test F: The Power Seat Moves But Is Noisy
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- F1 CHECK THE TRACK ALIGNMENT
- Check the alignment of the track to the floor and the track to the seat.
- Is the track out of alignment?
- YES : ALIGN the track to the seat and the floor. TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : Go to F2.
- F2 CHECK THE SEAT TRACK INTEGRITY
- While operating the seat, inspect the seat track for binding and/or damage.
- Does the seat track appear to be free from damage and binding?
- YES : Go to F3.
- NO : INSTALL a new front seat track. REFER to Seat Track . TEST the system for normal operation.
- F3 CHECK THE SEAT MOTOR INTEGRITY
- While operating the seat, listen for excessive seat motor noise. Compare the noise to a similar vehicle for reference.
- Is the seat motor noise excessive?
- YES : INSTALL a new front seat track. REFER to Seat Track . TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : Allow the customer to compare to a similar vehicle to determine the amount of motor noise is product characteristic. TEST the system for normal operation.