Driver's Power Seat Motor Test

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Remove the driver's seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Disconnect the connector from each power seat motor
NOTE:
- For the recline motor, remove the seat-back cover (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT )
- All connectors are terminal side of male terminals
Fig 2: Identifying Recline Motor Connector Terminals
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Test each motor by connecting power and ground according to the table When the motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately

Fig 3: Slide Motor Terminals Continuity Chart
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Fig 4: Recline Motor Terminals Continuity Chart
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Fig 5: Front Up-Down Motor Terminals Continuity Chart
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Fig 6: Rear Up-Down Motor Terminals Continuity Chart
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If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace
- Slide motor (see FRONT SEAT SLIDE MOTOR REPLACEMENT )
- Front up-down motor (see FRONT SEAT FRAME REPLACEMENT )
- Rear up-down motor (see FRONT SEAT FRAME REPLACEMENT )
- Recline motor (see FRONT SEAT RECLINE MOTOR REPLACEMENT )
NOTE: The front and rear up-down motors are part of the seat frame