Reclining Motor LH Circuit Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK SEAT RECLINING MECHANISM
Check the following.
- Operation malfunction caused by an interference with the center pillar or center console
- Operation malfunction and interference with other parts by poor installation
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Repair or replace the malfunctioning part and check again.

CHECK FUNCTION

With CONSULT-II

Check operation with "SEAT RECLINING" in ACTIVE TEST.

TEST ITEM DESCRIPTION

Test item	Description
SEAT RECLINING	The reclining motor LH is activated by receiving the drive signal.

Fig 1: Identifying CONSULT-II Display - ACTIVE TEST

Without CONSULT-II

GO TO 3.

OK or NG

OK: Reclining motor LH circuit is OK.

NG: GO TO 3.

CHECK RECLINING MOTOR CIRCUIT HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect driver seat control unit and reclining motor LH.
3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P3 terminals 36, 44 and reclining motor LH connector P5 terminals 3, 4.
  36 - 4 : Continuity should exist.
  
  44 - 3 : Continuity should exist.
4. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P3 terminals 36, 44 and ground.
  36 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
  
  44 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector P3 Terminals 36, 44 And Ground
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 4.

NG: Repair or replace harness.

CHECK DRIVER SEAT CONTROL UNIT OUTPUT SIGNAL

Connect the driver seat control unit and reclining motor LH.

Check voltage between driver seat control unit connector and ground.

TERMINALS VOLTAGE REFERENCE

Connector	Terminals		Condition	Voltage (V) (Approx.)
Connector	(+)	(-)	Condition	Voltage (V) (Approx.)
P3	36	Ground	Reclining switch ON (FORWARD operation)	Battery voltage
	36		Other than above	0
	44		Reclining switch ON (BACKWARD operation)	Battery voltage
	44		Other than above	0

Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector And Ground

OK or NG

OK: Replace reclining motor LH. Refer to "FRONT SEAT ".

NG: Replace driver seat control unit. Refer to "FRONT SEAT ".