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Driver's Power Seat Motor Test

  1. Remove the driver's seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  2. 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 1: Identifying Motor Connector Terminals
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    Fig 2: Identifying Recline Motor Connector Terminals
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  3. 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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  4. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace
    NOTE: The front and rear up-down motors are part of the seat frame