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Component Inspection





Body Control

Power Seat Module - B1955 Recline Motor Or Sensor Error - Component Inspection

Component Inspection

Check powerseat recline switch
1. Connect scantool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"
3. Monitor the "RECLINE FORWARD (BACKWARD) SW " Parameter on the Scantool. While operating powerseat Recline switch.

Specification : Refer the specifications in Fig.1), Fig.2)




Fig.1) When FWD switch is pressed
Fig.2) When Back switch is pressed
Fig.1), Fig.2) Current Data of powerseat recline switch.
4. Is the measured current data within specifications?





Check powerseat recline motor
1. Connect scantool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"
3. Select "ACTUATION TEST" mode on scantool and press [F1] to start




Fig.3) Actuation Test of powerseat recline motor
4. Dose powerseat recline motor work properly?





Check powerseat recline sensor
1. Connect scantool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"
3. Monitor the "RECLINE POSITION" Parameter on the Scantool. While operating powerseat Recline switch.

Specification : Refer the specifications in Fig.5)




Fig.4) Current Data of powerseat Recline position
Fig.5) Current data of powerseat recline sensor as a function of inclination of the back of a seat
4. Is the measured voltage within specifications in Fig.5)?