Power Seat Inoperative (With Memory A45)
Power Seat Inoperative (With memory A45)
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
Battery voltage is supplied at all times to the memory seat module (MSM) from the 10 A MSM fuse. This voltage is used by the MSM for logic power and to supply reference voltage to the seat and lumbar adjuster switches. Battery positive voltage is also supplied at all times to the MSM from the LF/FRT/PWR/SEAT 25 A circuit breaker. This voltage is connected to a power rail internal to the MSM and is used to drive the power seat motors, lumbar motor, and seat heater elements on vehicles equipped with heated seats. Each seat and lumbar adjuster motor is controlled by the MSM through 2 motor control circuits. The MSM connects all motor control circuits on the power rail to a common reference point whenever they are not in operation. This reference point is biased to approximately 2.5 V. The MSM checks to see if the reference voltage is shorted to ground or battery before enabling any of the seat or lumbar motors.
All motors are reversible. For example, when the seat switch is operated to move the entire seat forward, battery positive voltage is applied through the switch contacts and the power seat horizontal forward switch signal circuit to the MSM. In response to this signal, the MSM applies battery voltage through the driver seat horizontal motor forward control circuit and ground through the driver seat horizontal motor rearward control circuit to the motor. The motor runs to drive the entire seat forward until the switch is released. Moving the entire seat rearward works similarly to moving the entire seat forward, except that battery positive voltage and ground are applied on the opposite circuits causing the motor to run in the opposite direction.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Driver Seat Schematics (Driver Seat Schematics)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation
Memory Seats Description and Operation (Memory Seats)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Memory Seat Module seat switch parameters while pressing the appropriate seat switch. The reading should change between Inactive and Active.
If the reading does not change between the specified values, refer to the Seat Adjuster Switch Circuit Test.
If all switch inputs to the MSM function normal, refer to the Seat Adjuster Motor Circuit Test.
Circuit/System Testing
Seat Adjuster Switch Circuit Test
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the seat adjuster switch.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal E and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
3. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the appropriate signal circuit listed below and the B+ circuit terminal E. Verify the appropriate scan tool seat switch parameter is Active.
* Front vertical upward switch terminal A (LHD)
* Front vertical upward switch terminal K (RHD)
* Front vertical downward switch terminal K (LHD)
* Front vertical downward switch terminal A (RHD)
* Rear vertical upward switch terminal F (LHD)
* Rear vertical upward switch terminal J (RHD)
* Rear vertical downward switch terminal J (LHD)
* Rear vertical downward switch terminal F (RHD)
* Horizontal forward switch terminal D
* Horizontal rearward switch terminal C
* Recline forward switch terminal H
* Recline rearward switch terminal G
• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
4. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the seat adjuster switch.
Seat Adjuster Motor Test
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the MSM.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 5 and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
3. Ignition OFF, connect the X3 harness connector at the memory seat module and disconnect the X1 harness connector at the appropriate seat adjuster motor.
4. Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal 1 and control circuit terminal 5.
5. Ignition ON, command the appropriate seat motor in the Up/Down or Forward/Rearward directions with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON when commanding the up and down or forward and rearward states.
• If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test the control circuits for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal replace the MSM.
6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the seat adjuster motor.
Component Testing
Seat Adjuster Switch
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the seat adjuster switch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the B+ terminal E and each seat direction signal terminal with the switch in the open position.
• If not the specified value, replace the seat adjuster switch.
3. Test for less than 1 Ohms between the B+ terminal E and each seat direction signal terminal with the appropriate switch in the closed position.
• If greater than the specified range, replace the adjuster switch switch.
Seat Motor
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate seat motor.
Note: When performing the following tests, make sure that the seat is not already in the position the test is attempting to produce.
2. Install a 30 A fused jumper wire between the control terminal 1 and 12 V. Momentarily install a jumper wire between the control terminal 5 and ground. The seat motor should momentarily perform the appropriate FORWARD/REARWARD/UP/DOWN function.
• If the function does not perform as specified, replace the seat motor.
3. Reverse the polarity of jumper wires; the a seat motor should perform in the opposite direction.
• If the function does not perform as specified, replace the seat motor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Front Seat Adjuster Switch Replacement - Driver Side (AQ9) (Front Seat Adjuster Switch Replacement - Driver Side (AQ9))Front Seat Adjuster Switch Replacement - Driver Side (W2E) (Front Seat Adjuster Switch Replacement - Driver Side (W2E))
* Front Seat Tilt Adjuster Actuator Replacement (Front Seat Tilt Adjuster Actuator Replacement)
* Front Seat Adjuster Actuator Replacement (Front Seat Adjuster Actuator Replacement)
* Driver Seat Outer Adjuster Rear Vertical Actuator Replacement (Driver Seat Outer Adjuster Rear Vertical Actuator Replacement)
* Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Replacement (Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Replacement)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for MSM replacement, setup, and programming