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Malfunction of reclining operation

  1. CHECK SWITCH  .
    1. Disconnect the power seat switch connector.
    2. Measure the resistance between connector terminals when moving the switch to reclining forward and reclining backward. Ref. to SEATS>POWER SEAT SYSTEM>INSPECTION>CHECK POWER SEAT SWITCH .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    Yes:  Go to  2.

    No:  Replace the power seat switch assembly.

  2. CHECK HARNESS  .
    1. Disconnect the reclining motor connector.
    2. Measure the resistance between power seat switch connector and reclining motor connector.

      Connector & terminal 

      (R200) No. 10 - (R201) No. 6:

      (R200) No. 5 - (R201) No. 4:

    Is the resistance less than 10 Ω?

    Yes:  Go to  3.

    No:  Check power seat harness.

  3. CHECK RECLINING MOTOR  .
    1. Connect the power seat switch connector and reclining motor connector.
    2. Apply 12 V to the reclining motor and check the motor rotation.

      Connector & terminal 

      (R201) No. 6 (+) - (R201) No. 4 (-):

      (R201) No. 4 (+) - (R201) No. 6 (-):

    Does the motor rotate normally?

    Yes:  Check for temporary poor contact or mechanical trouble in reclining hinge.

    No:  Reclining motor problem. Replace the backrest frame assembly.