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Component Inspection





Component Inspection

Check IMS
1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Measure voltage between terminal "6" of IMS and chassis ground
A. Specification : 5V




3. Is the measured voltage within specifications ?
YES
1) Substitute with a known-good IMS and check for proper operation.
If the problem is corrected, replace IMS and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO
1) Go to "Check seat motor/sensor" procedure.
Check seat motor/sensor
1. Connect scantool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"
3. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode and monitor "DTC Status" parameter
4. Check if the DTC is erased while Substituting with a known-good seat motor (slide,recline,front height,rear height) one after another.
5. Is the DTC erased ?
YES
1) Substitute with a known-good seat motor and check for proper operation.If the problem is corrected, replace seat motor and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO
1) Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.