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Reclining Motor


RECLINING MOTOR





Description
- The seat reclining motor is installed to the seat back frame.
- The seat reclining motor is activated with the driver seat control unit.
- The seatback is reclined forward/backward by changing the rotation direction of reclining motor.




Component Function Check
1.CHECK FUNCTION
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select "SEAT RECLINING" in "Active test" mode with CONSULT-III.
3. Check the reclining motor operation.





Is the operation of relevant parts normal?
YES - INSPECTION END
NO - Perform diagnosis procedure. SEE Diagnosis Procedure.




Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK RECLINING MOTOR POWER SUPPLY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect reclining motor connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Perform "Active test" ("SEAT RECLINING") with CONSULT-III
5. Check voltage between reclining motor harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace reclining motor. (Built in seat back frame.)
NO - GO TO 2.
2.CHECK RECLINING MOTOR CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect driver seat control unit connector.
3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and reclining motor harness connector.





4. Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace driver seat control unit. Removal And Installation.
NO - Repair or replace harness.