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Diagnostic Aids

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When an adjuster motor control circuit is shorted to ground the DSM will also set a DTC for the affected motor.

DTC B3962

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Driver Seat Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Systems Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Power Seat Systems Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Seat Systems 
2 Attempt to operate all of the seat adjuster motors through the full range of adjustment.
Do all of the seat adjuster motors operate normally?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Disconnect the appropriate seat adjuster motor connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp across the adjuster motor control circuit terminals in the harness connector.
  3. Operate the appropriate seat adjuster switch in both directions.
Does the test lamp illuminate when the switch is activated in both directions?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4 Test the motor control circuits for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 6 
5 Inspect for poor connections at the adjuster motor connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 7 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver seat module (DSM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 8 
7 Replace the appropriate adjuster motor assembly. Refer to Seat Adjuster Motor Replacement - Front .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 9  -
8 Replace the DSM. Refer to Memory Seat Control Module Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 9  -
9
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Does the DTC reset?
Go to Step 2  System OK