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Motor Test

Motor Test

Driver's seat without DPMS


NOTE: For DPMS power seat motor test, refer to Memory Positioning Systems.

1. Remove the driver's seat.
2. Remove the power seat adjustment switch knobs and recline cover from the seat.
3. Disconnect the 12P connector (A) from the power seat adjustment switch (B).






4. Test each motor by applying battery voltage and body ground to the 12P connector terminals.






5. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, check for an open in the driver's seat wire harness and recline motor subharness. If the harness is OK, replace the motor.

Front Passenger's Seat

1. Remove the front passenger's seat.
2. Remove the power seat adjustment switch knobs and recline cover from the seat.
3. Disconnect the 12P connector (A) from the power seat adjustment switch (B).






4. Test each motor by applying battery voltage and body ground to the 12P connector terminals.






5. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, check for an open in the front passenger's seat wire harness between the 12P connector and each motor connector. If the harness is OK, replace the motor.