Pinpoint Test F: The Power Seat Moves But Is Noisy

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Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test F: The Power Seat Moves But is Noisy

Normal Operation

The power seat should move quietly in the forward, rearward, front up/down and rear up/down directions during operation. Some noise is acceptable. Compare the noise to a similar vehicle for reference.

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

PINPOINT TEST F: THE POWER SEAT MOVES BUT IS NOISY

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F1 CHECK THE SEAT TRACK ALIGNMENT


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

Yes
GO to F2.

No
ALIGN seat track to the floor and seat. TEST the system for normal operation.

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F2 CHECK THE SEAT TRACK INTEGRITY


- While operating the seat, inspect the seat track for binding and damage.
- Is the seat track OK?

Yes
GO to F3.

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

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F3 CHECK THE SEAT MOTOR INTEGRITY


- While operating the seat, listen for excessive seat motor noise. Compare the noise to a similar vehicle for reference.
- Is the seat motor OK?

Yes
Allow the customer to compare to a similar vehicle to determine the amount of motor noise is product characteristic. TEST the system for normal operation.

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

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