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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK RECLINING SWITCH SIGNAL
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check voltage between driver seat control unit harness connector and ground.
    VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

    Driver seat control unit connector Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    (+) (-)
    B203 25 Ground Reclining switch Operate (forward) 0
    Release Battery voltage
    9 Operate (backward) 0
    Release Battery voltage

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO  5

    NO: GO TO 2

    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Driver Seat Control Unit Harness Connector And Ground
    G05877505Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK RECLINING SWITCH CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect driver seat control unit and power seat switch LH.
    3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and power seat switch LH harness connector.
      CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      Driver seat control unit connector Terminal Power seat switch LH connector Terminal Continuity
      B203 (A) 25 B213 (B) 5 Yes
      9 10
    4. Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and ground.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Driver Seat Control Unit Harness Connector And Ground
    G05877506Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

    Driver seat control unit connector Terminal Ground Continuity
    B203 (A) 25 No
    9

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 3

    NO: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK DRIVER SEAT CONTROL UNIT OUTPUT
    1. Connect the driver seat control unit connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between driver seat control unit harness connector and ground.
    VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

    Driver seat control unit connector Terminals Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    (+) (-)
    B203 9 Ground Battery voltage
    25
    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Driver Seat Control Unit Harness Connector And Ground
    G05877505Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 4

    NO: Replace driver seat control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  4. CHECK RECLINING SWITCH

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 5

    NO: Replace power seat switch LH. Refer to "DRIVER SIDE: DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".

  5. 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.