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Motor Test

  1. To test front motor, connect a jumper wire between the Red terminal and the Orange terminal of the switch connector. Connect a second jumper between the Black terminal and the Blue terminal. Motor should operate. If not, reverse leads and test again. If motor does not operate, harness or motor is bad.
  2. To test center motor, connect a jumper between the Red wire and the Tan wire. Connect a second jumper between the Black wire and the White wire. Motor should operate. If not, reverse jumper connections. If motor still does not operate, harness or motor is bad.
    Fig 1: AMC Seat Track Assembly
    G905
  3. To test rear motor, connect a jumper between the Red wire and the Green wire. Connect a second jumper between Black and Yellow wires. Motor should operate. If not, reverse jumper connections. If motor does not operate, replace wiring harness or motor. If motor operates properly, replace the control switch.