Pinpoint Test B: The Power Seat Moves But is Noisy

Seats

Pinpoint Test B: The Power Seat Moves But is Noisy

Normal Operation

The power seat should move quietly during operation. Some noise is acceptable.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Seat track alignment

- Seat track obstruction

- Seat track

PINPOINT TEST B : THE POWER SEAT MOVES BUT IS NOISY

B1 CHECK SEAT TRACK ALIGNMENT

- Check the alignment of the track to the floor and the track to the seat.

Is the seat track alignment OK?

Yes
GO to B2.

No
ALIGN the track. TEST the system for normal operation.

B2 CHECK THE SEAT TRACK INTEGRITY

- Operate the seat and inspect the seat track for binding and/or damage.

Does the seat track appear to be free from damage/binding?

Yes
GO to B3.

No
INSTALL a new front seat track. REFER to Seat Track - Front Seat Track - Front. TEST the system for normal operation.

B3 CHECK THE SEAT MOTOR INTEGRITY

- Operate the seat and listen for excessive seat motor noise. Compare the noise to a similar vehicle for reference.

Is the seat motor noise excessive?

Yes
INSTALL a new front seat track. REFER to Seat Track - Front Seat Track - Front. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
Allow the customer to compare a similar vehicle for product motor noise characteristics. TEST the system for normal operation.