Pinpoint Test A: The Power Seat Is Inoperative - Driver, 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.
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.
- A1 CHECK CIRCUIT SBB32 (VT/RD) FOR VOLTAGE
- 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 C3226
- Disconnect: Driver Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner C3065
- Disconnect: Driver Seat Control Switch C369
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
- Measure the voltage between driver seat control switch C369-5, circuit SBB32 (VT/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 A2.
- NO
: VERIFY battery junction box (BJB) fuse 32 (30A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable.
CONNECT driver seat side air bag C3226.
CONNECT driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3065.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
- A2 CHECK CIRCUIT GD147 (BK/VT) FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between driver seat control switch C369-3, circuit GD147 (BK/VT), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- YES
: INSTALL a new driver seat control switch. REFER to Seat Control Switch - Front . TEST the system for normal operation.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable.
CONNECT driver seat side air bag C3226.
CONNECT driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3065.
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 driver seat side air bag C3226.
CONNECT driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3065.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.