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Diagnosis Procedure




RECLINING MOTOR


Description

- The reclining motor is installed to the seatback assembly.
- The reclining motor is activated with the driver seat control unit.
- The seatback is reclined forward/backward by changing the rotation direction of reclining motor.




RECLINING MOTOR


Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, Driver Seat Control Unit.
1. CHECK RECLINING MOTOR POWER SUPPLY
1. Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
2. Perform "Active test" ("SEAT RECLINING") with CONSULT-III
3. Check voltage between driver seat control unit harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace reclining motor. (Built in seatback assembly). With Climate Controlled Seats.
NO - GO TO 2
2. CHECK RECLINING MOTOR CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect driver seat control unit and reclining motor.
3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and reclining motor harness connector.





4. 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 INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Intermittent Incident.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace driver seat control unit. Driver Seat Control Unit.
NO - Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.