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Symptoms - Power Seats




Symptoms - Power Seats

Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.


1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) before using the symptom tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:

* There are no DTCs set.
* The control modules can communicate via the serial data link.

2. Refer to the system description and operation from the following list in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions:

* Power Seats System Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
* Lumbar Support Description and Operation (Without Memory A45) (Lumbar Support Description and Operation (Without Memory A45))Lumbar Support Description and Operation (With Massaging Lumbar AM3) (Lumbar Support Description and Operation (With Massaging Lumbar AM3))Lumbar Support Description and Operation (With Memory A45) (Lumbar Support Description and Operation (With Memory A45))
* Memory Seats Description and Operation (Memory Seats)

Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the power seats. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories (Checking Aftermarket Accessories).
* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
* Inspect the seat adjuster track for conditions which may cause binding or objects within the seat adjustment range which obstruct movement or interfere with wiring.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing For Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections).

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

* Lumbar Massage Inoperative (Lumbar Massage Inoperative)
* Lumbar Support Inoperative (Without Memory A45) (Lumbar Support Inoperative (Without Memory A45))Lumbar Support Inoperative (With Memory A45) (Lumbar Support Inoperative (With Memory A45))
* Memory Seat Feature Inoperative (Memory Seat Feature Inoperative)
* Power Seat Inoperative (Without Memory A45) (Power Seat Inoperative (Without Memory A45))Power Seat Inoperative (With Memory A45) (Power Seat Inoperative (With Memory A45))