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Reclining Sensor




RECLINING SENSOR

Component Function Check


1. CHECK FUNCTION

1.Select "RECLN PULSE" in "Data monitor" mode with CONSULT.
2.Check reclining sensor signal under the following conditions.





Is the indication normal?
YES- INSPECTION END
NO- Perform diagnosis procedure. .


Diagnosis Procedure


1. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR SIGNAL

1.Turn ignition switch ON.
2.Read voltage signal between driver seat control unit harness connector and ground with oscilloscope.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Replace driver seat control unit. Driver Seat Control Unit.
NO- GO TO 2.

2. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR CIRCUIT

1.Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.Disconnect driver seat control unit and reclining motor 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- GO TO 3.
NO- Repair or replace harness or connector.

3. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR POWER SUPPLY

1.Connect driver seat control unit connector.
2.Turn ignition switch ON.
3.Check voltage between reclining motor harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 5.
NO- GO TO 4.

4. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR POWER SUPPLY 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. Driver Seat Control Unit.
NO- Repair or replace harness or connector.

5. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR GROUND

1.Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.Check continuity between reclining motor harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Replace reclining motor.
NO- Repair or replace harness or connector.