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Pinpoint Test

NOTE: Do not carry out this pinpoint test unless directed to do so from the Symptom Chart: Seating - Power-Fold Preliminary Inspection.
  1. CONFIRM THE PRELIMINARY INSPECTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED
    1. Perform the steps outlined in the Preliminary Inspection. REFER to Symptom Chart(s) .

    Does either seat move to any position? 

  2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF EACH SEAT SEPARATELY
    1. Check the seats.
    2. Select LH using the seat select button and operate the seat to each position (NORMAL, STOW and FOLD), allowing the seat to complete each selection.
    3. Select RH using the seat select button and operate the seat to each position, allowing the seat to complete each selection.

    Do both seats operate correctly? 

    • Yes: The system is operating correctly at this time. CHECK for causes of an intermittent concern such as loose, corroded or disconnected connectors or pinched or damaged wiring and REPAIR as necessary.
    • No: GO to  14  .
  3. CHECK THE BCM FOR DTCs 
    1. Ignition ON.
    2. Using a scan tool, perform BCM self-test.

    Are DTCs present? 

  4. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE AND GROUND TO THE PFSM
    1. Disconnect: PFSM C4250A.
    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
      G08040027
      G08040028
      C4250A C4250A
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      8 CBB18 (GY/OG)
      G08040029
      10 GD149 (BK/GY)

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: GO to  13  .
    • No: GO to .
  5. CHECK THE PFSM FOR VOLTAGE
    1. Verify the vehicle is in PARK and the liftgate is open.
    2. Verify the courtesy lights are on. If needed, close and open any door on the vehicle.
    3. Measure:
      PFSM Ground
      G08040030
      G08040031
      C4250A Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      8 CBB18 (GY/OG)
      G08040032
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: REPAIR circuit GD149 (BK/GY) for an open.
    • No: GO to .
  6. CHECK THE THIRD ROW POWER SEAT RELAY FOR VOLTAGE AND GROUND
    1. Disconnect: Third Row Power Seat Relay.
    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:
      Third Row Power Seat Relay Third Row Power Seat Relay
      G08040033
      G08040033
      Socket Socket
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      2 CLN09 (YE/GN)
      G08040035
      1 GD120 (BK/GN)

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: GO to  8  .
    • No: GO to .
  7. CHECK THE THIRD ROW POWER SEAT RELAY FOR VOLTAGE
    1. Verify the vehicle is in PARK and the liftgate is open.
    2. Verify the courtesy lights are on. If needed, close and open any door on the vehicle.
    3. Measure:
      Third Row Power Seat Relay Ground
      G08040033
      G08040037
      Socket Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      2 CLN09 (YE/GN)
      G08040038
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: REPAIR circuit GD120 (BK/GN) for an open.
    • No: REPAIR circuit CLN09 (YE/GN) for an open.
  8. CHECK THE THIRD ROW POWER SEAT RELAY FOR VOLTAGE
    1. Measure:
      Third Row Power Seat Relay Ground
      G08040033
      G08040040
      Socket Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      3 SBB22 (BN/RD)
      G08040041
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: VERIFY BJB fuse 22 (30A) is OK. If the fuse is OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to the appropriate wiring diagrams to identify the possible causes of the circuit short. REFER to OEM FUSE AND RELAY INFORMATION and OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS .
  9. CHECK THE CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE PFSM AND THE THIRD ROW POWER SEAT RELAY FOR AN OPEN
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Measure:
      PFSM Third Row Power Seat Relay
      G08040042
      G08040033
      C4250A Socket
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      8 CBB18 (GY/OG)
      G08040044
      5 CPS53 (VT/BN)

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes: INSTALL a new third row power seat relay.
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  10. CHECK THE PFSM ENABLE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
    1. Disconnect: PFSM C4250E.
    2. Disconnect: BCM C2280C.
    3. Ignition ON.
    4. Measure:
      PFSM Ground
      G08040045
      G08040046
      C4250E Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      4 CPS58 (WH/BN)
      G08040047
      - Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    • Yes: REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs  . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No: GO to 11  .
  11. CHECK THE PFSM ENABLE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: PFSM C4250E.
    3. Disconnect: BCM C2280C.
    4. Measure:
      PFSM BCM
      G08040048
      G08040049
      C4250E C2280C
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      4 CPS58 (WH/BN)
      G08040050
      2 CPS48 (BU)

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to  21  .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  12. CHECK THE PFSM ENABLE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: PFSM C4250E.
    3. Disconnect: BCM C2280C.
    4. Measure:
      PFSM Ground
      G08040051
      G08040052
      C4250E Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      4 CPS58 (WH/BN)
      G08040053
      - Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to  21  .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  13. CHECK THE PFSM ENABLE CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE
    1. Disconnect: PFSM C4250E.
    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 Ground
      G08040054
      G08040055
      C4250E Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      4 CPS58 (WH/BN)
      G08040056
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: GO to 14  .
    • No: GO to  21  .
  14. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE SEAT CONTROL SWITCH
    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 C4250A (if previously disconnected).
    2. Remove the third row seat control switch, but do not disconnect the electrical connector at this time. REFER to Seat Control Switch .
    3. Verify the vehicle is in PARK and the liftgate is open.
    4. Verify the courtesy lights are on. If needed, close and open any door on the vehicle.
    5. With all of the switch buttons at rest and seat select set to BOTH, measure:
      Third Row Seat Control Switch Ground
      G08040057
      G08040058
      C3199 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Expected Voltage
      2 CPSA1 (WH/GN)
      G08040059
      Between 7 and 12.9 volts
      3 CPSB2 (GY)
      G08040060
      Between 3.5 and 4.0 volts
      4 CPSB1 (GN)
      G08040061
      Between 3.5 and 4.0 volts

    Do the voltages agree with the expected voltages in the table? 

    • Yes: GO to  19  .
    • No: GO to 15  .
  15. CHECK CIRCUITS FOR VOLTAGE WITH THE SEAT CONTROL SWITCH DISCONNECTED
    1. Disconnect: Third Row Seat Control Switch.
    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:
      Third Row Seat Control Switch Ground
      G08040062
      G08040063
      C3199 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Expected Voltage
      2 CPSA1 (WH/GN)
      G08040064
      Greater than 10 volts
      3 CPSB2 (GY)
      G08040065
      Greater than 4 volts
      4 CPSB1 (GN)
      G08040066
      Greater than 4 volts

    Do the voltages agree with the expected voltages in the table? 

    • Yes: INSTALL a new third row seat control switch. REFER to Seat Control Switch .
    • No: GO to 16  .
  16. CHECK THE SEAT CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
    1. Disconnect: PFSM C4250C.
    2. Disconnect: PFSM C4250D.
    3. Measure:
      Third Row Seat Control Switch Ground
      G08040067
      G08040068
      C3199 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      2 CPSA1 (WH/GN)
      G08040069
      - Ground
      3 CPSB2 (GY)
      G08040070
      - Ground
      4 CPSB1 (GN)
      G08040071
      - Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    • Yes: REPAIR the affected circuit.
    • No: GO to 17  .
  17. CHECK THE SEAT CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Measure:
      Third Row Seat Control Switch Ground
      G08040072
      G08040073
      C3199 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      2 CPSA1 (WH/GN)
      G08040074
      - Ground
      3 CPSB2 (GY)
      G08040075
      - Ground
      4 CPSB1 (GN)
      G08040076
      - Ground
      Third Row Seat Control Switch PFSM
      G08040077
      G08040078
      C3199 C4250C
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      2 CPSA1 (WH/GN)
      G08040079
      1 CPS48 (BU)
      5 RPSB2 (BN)
      G08040080
      4 GD149 (BK/GY)
      Third Row Seat Control Switch PFSM
      G08040081
      G08040082
      C3199 C4250D
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      3 CPSB2 (GY)
      G08040083
      3 CPS49 (BN/GN)
      4 CPSB1 (GN)
      G08040084
      2 CPS50 (BU/BN)

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms between the seat control switch and the PFSM; and greater than 10, 000 ohms between the seat control switch and ground? 

    • Yes: GO to 18  .
    • No: REPAIR the affected circuit(s).
  18. CHECK THE SEAT CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
    1. Measure:
      Third Row Seat Control Switch Third Row Seat Control Switch
      G08040085
      G08040086
      C3199 C3199
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      5 RPSB2 (BN)
      G08040087
      2 CPSA1 (WH/GN)
      5 RPSB2 (BN)
      G08040088
      3 CPSB2 (GY)
      5 RPSB2 (BN)
      G08040089
      4 CPSB1 (GN)
      2 CPSA1 (WH/GN)
      G08040090
      4 CPSB1 (GN)
      3 CPSB2 (GY)
      G08040091
      4 CPSB1 (GN)
      3 CPSB2 (GY)
      G08040092
      2 CPSA1 (WH/GN)

    Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to  22  .
    • No: REPAIR the affected circuit.
  19. CHECK THE VOLTAGE AT THE SEAT CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUITS
    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) .
      NOTE: C4250E must be disconnected or inaccurate meter measurements may be taken.
    1. Disconnect: PFSM C4250E.
    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:
      Third Row Seat Control Switch Ground
      G08040093
      G08040094
      C3199 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Switch Position Expected Voltage
      2 CPSA1 (WH/GN)
      G08040095
      LH Between 4.2 and 8.1 volts
      2 CPSA1 (WH/GN)
      G08040096
      RH Between 3.0 and 5.9 volts
      2 CPSA1 (WH/GN)
      G08040097
      BOTH (LH and RH) Between 7 and 12.9 volts
      3 CPSB2 (GY)
      G08040098
      FOLD Between 1.2 and 1.5 volts
      4 CPSB1 (GN)
      G08040099
      NORMAL Between 1.2 and 1.5 volts
      4 CPSB1 (GN)
      G08040100
      STOW Between 1.8 and 2.2 volts

    Do the measured voltages agree with the table? 

  20. CHECK THE LATCH SWITCH AND LATCH MOTOR RETURN CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
    1. Disconnect: Left Seat Latch Switch.
    2. Disconnect: Left Seat Latch Motor.
    3. Disconnect: PFSM C4250A.
    4. Measure:
      PFSM Left Seat Latch Switch
      G08040101
      G08040102
      C4250A C4241
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      12 CPS51 (VT/GY)
      G08040103
      2 CPS51 (VT/GY)
      PFSM Left Seat Latch Motor
      G08040104
      G08040105
      C4250A C4243
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      6 CPS04 (YE/OG)
      G08040106
      2 CPS04 (YE/OG)

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to  18  .
    • No: REPAIR the affected circuit.
  21. CHECK BCM CONNECTORS AND PINS FOR DAMAGE AND RETEST THE SYSTEM
    1. Disconnect and inspect all BCM 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? 

  22. 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.