Pinpoint Test C: The Power Seat Is Inoperative - Passenger, With Power Recliner
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NOTE:
The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE:
The supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- C1 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE PASSENGER 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: Passenger Seat Side Air Bag C3227
- Disconnect: Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner C3066
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Control Switch C330
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
- Measure the voltage between passenger seat control switch C330-5, circuit SBB21 (GY/RD), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
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.- YES : Go to C2.
- NO
: VERIFY battery junction box (BJB) fuse 21 (30A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable.
CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C3227.
CONNECT passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3066.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
- C2 CHECK CIRCUIT GD148 (BK/YE) FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between passenger seat control switch C330-3, circuit GD148 (BK/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- YES
: INSTALL a new passenger seat control switch. REFER to Seat Control Switch - Front . TEST the system for normal operation.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable.
CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C3227.
CONNECT passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3066.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
- NO
: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable.
CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C3227.
CONNECT passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3066.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.