Pinpoint Test B: The Power Seat Moves But is Noisy

Seats

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test B: The Power Seat Moves But is Noisy

Normal Operation

The power seat should move quietly during operation. Some noise is acceptable.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Seat track alignment
- Seat track obstruction
- Seat track


PINPOINT TEST B: THE POWER SEAT MOVES BUT IS NOISY

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B1 CHECK SEAT TRACK ALIGNMENT


- Check the alignment of the track to the floor and the track to the seat.
- Is the seat track alignment OK?

Yes
GO to B2.

No
ALIGN the track. TEST the system for normal operation.

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B2 CHECK THE SEAT TRACK INTEGRITY


- Operate the seat and inspect the seat track for binding and/or damage.
- Does the seat track appear to be free from damage/binding?

Yes
GO to B3.

No
INSTALL a new front seat track. REFER to Seat Track - Front Seat Track - Front. TEST the system for normal operation.

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B3 CHECK THE SEAT MOTOR INTEGRITY


- Operate the seat and listen for excessive seat motor noise. Compare the noise to a similar vehicle for reference.
- Is the seat motor noise excessive?

Yes
INSTALL a new front seat track. REFER to Seat Track - Front Seat Track - Front. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
Allow the customer to compare a similar vehicle for product motor noise characteristics. TEST the system for normal operation.

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