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Pinpoint Test F: The Power Seat Does Not Move Horizontally/Vertically - Passenger, Vehicles With Sir

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  1. F1 DETERMINE WHICH DIRECTION HAS FAILED 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Operate the power seat forward and rearward.
    • Will the track move horizontally? 

    Yes  : Go to  F5.

    No  : Go to F2.

  2. F2 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO FORWARD REVERSE SEAT MOTOR 
    • Disconnect: Power Seat Motor Assembly C3015.
    • Measure the voltage between power seat motor assembly C3015-1, circuit 987 (RD/WH), harness side and C3015-4, circuit 986 (YE/WH), harness side while pushing the forward/reverse switch forward and backward.
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Connector Terminals
      G03890780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than -10 volts when the forward/reverse switch is pressed forward, greater than +10 volts when the forward/reverse switch is pressed backward and 0 volts when the switch is in the rest position? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new power seat track assembly. REFER to SEAT TRACK - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) . TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : Go to F3.

  3. F3 CHECK CIRCUIT 986 (YE/WH) FOR AN OPEN AND SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: Seat Control Switch C330.
    • Measure the resistance between seat control switch C330-3, circuit 986 (YE/WH), harness side and power seat motor assembly C3015-4, circuit 986 (YE/WH), harness side and between seat control switch C330-3, circuit 986 (YE/WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Circuit 986 (YE/WH) For Open And Short To Ground
      G04645960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the power seat motor assembly and the seat control switch, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the seat control switch and ground? 

    Yes  : Go to F4.

    No  : REPAIR circuit 986 (YE/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.

  4. F4 CHECK CIRCUIT 987 (RD/WH) FOR AN OPEN AND SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between seat control switch C330-5, circuit 987 (RD/WH), harness side and power seat motor assembly C3015-1, circuit 987 (RD/WH), harness side and between seat control switch C330-5, circuit 987 (RD/WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 3: Checking Circuit 987 (RD/WH) For Open And Short To Ground
      G04645961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the power seat motor assembly and the seat control switch, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the seat control switch and ground? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new seat control switch. REFER to SEAT CONTROL SWITCH - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) . TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : REPAIR circuit 987 (RD/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.

  5. F5 DETERMINE SEAT TILTING FAILURE 
    • Determine seat tilting failure.
    • Can the seat be tilted forward or backward? 

    Yes  : If only the forward tilting operates, Go to F6.

    If only the rear tilting operates, Go to  F9.

    No  : INSTALL a new seat control switch. REFER to SEAT CONTROL SWITCH - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) . TEST the system for normal operation.

  6. F6 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE REAR HEIGHT MOTOR 
    • Disconnect: Power Seat Motor Assembly C3015.
    • Measure the voltage between power seat motor assembly C3015-5, circuit 988 (YE/LG), harness side and C3015-6, circuit 989 (RD/LG), harness side while depressing the rear tilt switch up and down.
      Fig 4: Checking Voltage Of Rear Height Motor
      G03890786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than -10 volts when the rear tilt switch is pressed up, greater than +10 volts when the rear tilt switch is pressed down and 0 volts when the switch is in the rest position? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new power seat track assembly. REFER to SEAT TRACK - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) . TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : Go to F7.

  7. F7 CHECK CIRCUIT 989 (RD/LG) FOR OPEN AND SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: Seat Control Switch C330.
    • Measure the resistance between seat control switch C330-4, circuit 989 (RD/LG), harness side and power seat motor assembly C3015-6, circuit 989 (RD/LG), harness side and between seat control switch C330-4, circuit 989 (RD/LG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 5: Checking Circuit 989 (RD/LG) For Open And Short To Ground
      G04645963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the power seat motor assembly and the seat control switch, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the seat control switch and ground? 

    Yes  : Go to F8.

    No  : REPAIR circuit 989 (RD/LG). TEST the system for normal operation.

  8. F8 CHECK CIRCUIT 988 (YE/LG) FOR OPEN AND SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between seat control switch C330-6, circuit 988 (YE/LG), harness side and power seat motor assembly C3015-5, circuit 988 (YE/LG), harness side and between seat control switch C330-6, circuit 988 (YE/LG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 6: Checking Circuit 988 (YE/LG) For Open And Short To Ground
      G04645964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the power seat motor assembly and the seat control switch, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the seat control switch and ground? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new seat control switch. REFER to SEAT CONTROL SWITCH - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) . TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : REPAIR circuit 988 (YE/LG). TEST the system for normal operation.

  9. F9 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO FRONT HEIGHT MOTOR 
    • Disconnect: Power Seat Motor Assembly C3015.
    • Measure the voltage between power seat motor assembly C3015-2, circuit 985 (RD/LB), harness side and C3015-3, circuit 984 (YE/LB), harness side while pushing the rear tilting switch up and down.
      Fig 7: Checking Voltage To Motor Connector
      G03890783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than -10 volts when the front tilt switch is pressed up, greater than +10 volts when the front tilt switch is pressed down and 0 volts when the switch is in the rest position? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new power seat motor assembly. REFER to SEAT CONTROL SWITCH - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) . TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : Go to F10.

  10. F10 CHECK CIRCUIT 985 (RD/LB) FOR OPEN AND SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: Seat Control Switch C330.
    • Measure the resistance between control switch C330-2, circuit 985 (RD/LB), harness side and power seat motor assembly C3012-2, circuit 985 (RD/LB), harness side and between seat control switch C330-2, circuit 985 (RD/LB), harness side and ground.
      Fig 8: Checking Circuit 985 (RD/LB) For Open And Short To Ground
      G04645966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the power seat motor assembly and the seat control switch, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the seat control switch and ground? 

    Yes  : Go to F11.

    No  : REPAIR circuit 985 (RD/LB). TEST the system for normal operation.

  11. F11 CHECK CIRCUIT 984 (YE/LB) FOR OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance between seat control switch C330-8, circuit 984 (YE/LB), harness side and power seat motor assembly C3015-3, circuit 984 (YE/LB), harness side and between seat control switch C330-8, circuit 984 (YE/LB), harness side and ground.
      Fig 9: Checking Circuit 984 (YE/LB) For Open
      G04645967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the power seat motor assembly and the seat control switch, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the seat control switch and ground? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new seat control switch. REFER to SEAT CONTROL SWITCH - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) . TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : REPAIR circuit 984 (YE/LB). TEST the system for normal operation.

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