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Pinpoint Test 5: The Power Seat Does Not Move Horizontally/Vertically




PINPOINT TEST 5: THE POWER SEAT DOES NOT MOVE HORIZONTALLY/VERTICALLY

WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors on safety belt buckle/retractor pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the safety belt pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, safety canopy or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

CAUTION:Use the correct probe adapter(s) when taking measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
NOTE:Most faults are due to connector and/or wiring concerns. Carry out a thorough inspection and verification before proceeding with the Pinpoint Test.See - Seats - Principles Of Operation or - Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures for direction to the appropriate Pinpoint Test.

Normal Operation

The driver seat control switch is supplied battery voltage on circuit (L/R) and ground on circuit (B/GY). When pressed, the seat control switch supplies that voltage and ground to horizontal motor circuits (G/V) and (G), front height motor circuits (GY) and (W/V) or rear height motor circuits (Y/L) and (L/BR).

Possible Causes
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Seat control switch
- Seat track

Diagnostic Procedures

NOTE:The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE:The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.