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Pinpoint Test

NOTE: Verify good battery condition before diagnosing the PFSM system. Poor battery condition may interfere with PFSM operation. If battery voltage drops below 10 volts, seat movement will not start. If battery voltage drops below 8 volts, a started seat movement will stop.
NOTE: The battery saver relay system will time-out after 10 minutes and disable the third row power seat operation. Meter voltage measurements will be inaccurate when this occurs, which could lead to misdiagnosis. To enable the battery saver relay system during diagnosis and testing, close and open any vehicle door.
  1. CHECK THE PFSM FOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO THE POWER-STOW SEAT MOTOR
    NOTE: The following pinpoint test uses a test light to simulate normal circuit loads. Use only the test light recommended in the Special Tools table at the beginning of this article. To avoid connector terminal damage, use the Flex Probe Kit for the test light probe connection to the vehicle. Do not use the test light probe directly on any connector. Refer to SPECIAL TOOL(S) .
    NOTE: This pinpoint test step directs testing circuits using a back-probe method. Use the special back-probe tool specified in the tool list in this article. Do not force test leads or other probes into connectors. Adequate care must be exercised to avoid connector terminal damage while making sure that good electrical contact is made with the circuit or terminal. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to wiring, terminals, or connectors and subsequent electrical faults. Refer to SPECIAL TOOL(S) .
    1. Access the PFSM. To access the PFSM, REFER to Power-Fold Seat Module (PFSM) .
      2. NOTE: Before moving the seat, make sure all parts are out from under it or damage can occur.
    2. Reposition the PFSM and wiring away from the seat so that the seat can be moved during testing without damaging the PFSM or wire harness.
    3. Detach the PFSM and wire harness completely from the LH load floor flapper panel.
    4. Lower the PFSM and wire harness to the floor in front of the seat.
    5. Before the seat is moved, make sure the wiring is clear from the pivot areas of the seat and cannot be pinched or torn by seat movement.
    6. Verify the vehicle is in PARK and the liftgate is open.
    7. Verify the courtesy lights are on. If needed, close and open any door on the vehicle.
    8. Measure:
      PFSM PFSM
      G08039903
      G08039904
      C4250C C4250C
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      12 CPS03 (VT/GY) Test Light 10 CPS02 (GY/YE)
    9. Press the STOW button and monitor the test light.

    Does the test light illuminate momentarily when the STOW button is pressed? 

    • Yes: GO to  4  .
    • No: GO to 2  .
  2. CHECK THE LH POWER-STOW SEAT MOTOR AND CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Disconnect: PFSM C4250C.
    2. Measure:
      PFSM Ground
      G08039905
      G08039906
      C4250C Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      12 CPS03 (VT/GY)
      G08039907
      		 - Ground
      10 CPS02 (GY/YE)
      G08039908
      		 - Ground

    Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to  10  .
    • No: GO to 3  .
  3. CHECK THE LH POWER-STOW SEAT MOTOR AND CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Disconnect: LH Power-Stow Seat Motor.
    2. Measure:
      PFSM Ground
      G08039909
      G08039910
      C4250C Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      12 CPS03 (VT/GY)
      G08039911
      		 - Ground
      10 CPS02 (GY/YE)
      G08039912
      		 - Ground

    Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes: INSTALL a new LH power-stow seat motor. REFER to Power-Stow Seat Motor .
    • No: REPAIR the affected circuit(s).
  4. CHECK THE LH POWER-STOW SEAT MOTOR AND CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
    1. Disconnect: PFSM C4250C.
    2. Measure:
      PFSM PFSM
      G08039913
      G08039914
      C4250C C4250C
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      12 CPS03 (VT/GY)
      G08039915
      		 10 CPS02 (GY/YE)

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to  6  .
    • No: GO to 5  .
  5. CHECK THE LH POWER-STOW SEAT MOTOR CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
    1. Disconnect: LH Power-Stow Seat Motor.
    2. Measure:
      PFSM LH Power-Stow Seat Motor
      G08039916
      G08039917
      C4250C C4181
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      12 CPS03 (VT/GY)
      G08039918
      		 3 CPSA2 (BU/GN)
      10 CPS02 (GY/YE)
      G08039919
      		 1 CPSA3 (GN/OG)

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes: INSTALL a new LH power-stow seat motor. REFER to Power-Stow Seat Motor .
    • No: REPAIR the affected circuit(s).
  6. CHECK THE PFSM FOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO THE STOW SENSOR
    NOTE: This pinpoint test step directs testing circuits using a back-probe method. Use the special back-probe tool specified in the tool list in this article. Do not force test leads or other probes into connectors. Adequate care must be exercised to avoid connector terminal damage while making sure that good electrical contact is made with the circuit or terminal. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to wiring, terminals, or connectors and subsequent electrical faults. Refer to SPECIAL TOOL(S) .
    1. Connect: PFSM C4250C.
    2. Verify the vehicle is in PARK and the liftgate is open.
    3. Verify the courtesy lights are on. If needed, close and open any door on the vehicle.
    4. Measure:
      PFSM PFSM
      G08039920
      G08039921
      C4250C C4250C
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      2 LPS13 (BU/GY)
      G08039922
      		 5 RPS13 (GN/OG)

    Is the voltage greater than 5 volts? 

    • Yes: GO to  9  .
    • No: GO to 7  .
  7. CHECK THE LH POWER-STOW SEAT MOTOR SENSOR AND CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Disconnect: PFSM C4250C.
    2. Measure:
      PFSM Ground
      G08039923
      G08039924
      C4250C Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      2 LPS13 (BU/GY)
      G08039925
      		 - Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to  10  .
    • No: GO to 8  .
  8. CHECK THE LH POWER-STOW SEAT MOTOR SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Disconnect: LH Power-Stow Seat Motor.
    2. Measure:
      PFSM Ground
      G08039926
      G08039927
      C4250C Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      2 LPS13 (BU/GY)
      G08039928
      		 - Ground
      5 RPS13 (GN/OG)
      G08039929
      		 - Ground

    Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes: INSTALL a new LH power-stow seat motor. REFER to Power-Stow Seat Motor .
    • No: REPAIR the affected circuit.
  9. CHECK THE LH POWER-STOW SEAT MOTOR SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
    1. Disconnect: LH Power-Stow Seat Motor.
    2. Disconnect: PFSM C4250C.
    3. Measure:
      PFSM LH Power-Stow Seat Motor
      G08039930
      G08039931
      C4250C C4181
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      2 LPS13 (BU/GY)
      G08039932
      		 2 LPSA4 (VT/WH)
      5 RPS13 (GN/OG)
      G08039933
      		 4 RPSA4 (YE/VT)

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes: INSTALL a new LH power-stow seat motor. REFER to Power-Stow Seat Motor .
    • No: REPAIR the affected circuit(s).
  10. CHECK PFSM CONNECTORS AND PINS FOR DAMAGE AND RETEST THE SYSTEM
    1. Disconnect and inspect all PFSM connectors.
    2. Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins as necessary
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    3. Reconnect all previously disconnected electrical connectors.
    4. Operate the seats and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    • Yes: CHECK OASIS  for any applicable TSBs  . If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs  address this concern, INSTALL a new PFSM. REFER to Power-Fold Seat Module (PFSM) .
    • No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.
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