Reclining Sensor

RECLINING SENSOR





Description
- The reclining motor is installed to the seatback assembly.
- The pulse signal is inputted to the driver seat control unit when the reclining is operated.
- The driver seat control unit counts the pulse and calculates the reclining amount of the seat.




Component Function Check
1. CHECK FUNCTION
1. Select "RECLN PULSE" in "Data monitor" mode with CONSULT-III.
2. Check reclining sensor signal under the following conditions.





Is the indication normal?
YES - Inspection End.
NO - Perform diagnosis procedure. SEE Diagnosis Procedure.




Diagnosis Procedure
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, Electrical Diagrams.
1. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR SIGNAL





1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Read voltage signal between driver seat control unit harness connector and ground with oscilloscope.






Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 4
NO - GO TO 2
2. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR CIRCUIT





1. Disconnect driver seat control unit and reclining motor LH.
2. Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and reclining motor LH harness connector.





3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 3
NO - Repair or replace harness.
3. CHECK SEAT OPERATION
1. Connect driver seat control unit and reclining motor LH connector.
2. Check seat operation (except reclining operation) with memory function.
Is the operation normal?
YES - Replace reclining motor LH. (Built in power seat frame assembly). Overhaul.
NO - Replace driver seat control unit. Service and Repair.
4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Intermittent Incident.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace driver seat control unit. Service and Repair.
NO - Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.