Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information

Condition 

Fig 1: Identifying Power Seat Motor Location

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Motor 1 controls the seat front-rear adjustment. Motor 1 must be activated before the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) can be detected. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) PSM-0001 is stored if no Hall sensor pulse is detected when motor 1 is activated and in operation.

Possible Source 

• Defective Hall sensor in motor 1.
• Short-circuit to supply voltage or ground in the signal cable.
• Open-circuit in the signal cable to the Hall sensor.

Fault symptom[s] 

• Automatic seat control does not function (automatic control of other motors functioning as normal).