Normal Operation
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The passenger seat control switch is supplied voltage and ground. When the passenger seat control switch is activated, voltage and ground is supplied to the applicable seat track motor or seat recliner motor to move the seat to the desired position. There are 3 seat track motors that combine to move the seat cushion horizontally (forward/rearward) and vertically (front up/down and rear up/down). There is an additional motor in the seat recliner mechanism to move the seat backrest forward and rearward.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Fuse
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Seat control switch