Diagnosis Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK RECLINING MOTOR POWER SUPPLY
- Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
- Perform "Active test" ("SEAT RECLINING") with CONSULT-III
- Check voltage between driver seat control unit harness connector and ground.
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHARTTerminal Test Item Voltage (V) (Approx.) (+) (-) Driver seat control unit connector Terminal B211 39 Ground SEAT RECLINING OFF 0 FR (forward) Battery voltage RR (backward) 0 35 OFF 0 FR (forward) 0 RR (backward) Battery voltage Is the inspection result normal?
YES: Replace reclining motor. (Built in seatback assembly). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
NO: GO TO 2
- CHECK RECLINING MOTOR CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect driver seat control unit and reclining motor.
- Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and reclining motor harness connector.CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART
Driver seat control unit connector Terminal Reclining motor connector Terminal Continuity B211 (A) 35 B222 (B) 5 Yes 39 1 - Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and ground.
CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHARTDriver seat control unit connector Terminal Ground Continuity B211 (A) 35 No 39 Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 3
NO: Repair or replace harness.
- CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: Replace driver seat control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
NO: Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.