Pinpoint Test B: The Power Seat is Inoperative - Passenger
Seats
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test B: The Power Seat is Inoperative - Passenger
Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 120, Power Seats for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number
Normal Operation
The passenger seat control switch is supplied voltage and ground. When the passenger seat control switch is activated, voltage and ground is supplied to the applicable seat track motor or seat recliner motor to move the seat to the desired position. There are 3 seat track motors that combine to move the seat cushion horizontally (forward/rearward) and vertically (front up/down and rear up/down). There is an additional motor in the seat recliner mechanism to move the seat backrest forward and rearward.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Fuse
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Seat control switch
PINPOINT TEST B: THE POWER SEAT IS INOPERATIVE - PASSENGER
NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) from the Flex Probe Kit when taking measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
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B1 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CONTROL SWITCH FOR VOLTAGE
NOTE: If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag is being serviced, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be depowered. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SRS fault.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Ignition OFF.
- WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any air bag module when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, carry out the following:
- Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.
- Disconnect the passenger seat side air bag module C339.
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect / Connect.
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Control Switch C330.
- Measure the voltage between passenger seat control switch C330-5, circuit CBX05 (VT/RD), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
GO to B2.
No
VERIFY Battery Junction Box (BJB) fuse 8 (30A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to the Wiring Diagrams to identify possible causes of the circuit short. TEST the system for normal operation. Diagrams By Number
For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.
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B2 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CONTROL SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between passenger seat control switch C330-3, circuit GD903 (BK/WH), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new passenger seat control switch. REFER to Seat Backrest - Front, Bucket Seat Bucket Seat. TEST the system for normal operation.
For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.
No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.
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