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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK RECLINING MOTOR POWER SUPPLY
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
    2. Perform "Active test" ("SEAT RECLINING") with CONSULT-III
    3. Check voltage between driver seat control unit harness connector and ground.
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Driver Seat Control Unit Harness Connector And Ground
    G05877585Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

    Terminal 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

  2. CHECK RECLINING MOTOR CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect driver seat control unit and reclining motor.
    3. 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
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector And Reclining Motor Connector
      G05877586Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and ground.
    CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

    Driver 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.

  3. 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.