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System Tests: Notes

CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
NOTE: Before performing following tests, perform preliminary inspection. See PRELIMINARY INSPECTION  under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
NOTE: Connector Test Adapter Kit (J 35616-A) must be used whenever a diagnostic procedure requires checking or probing a terminal to prevent damage to terminal. To locate and identify connectors and terminals, see WIRING DIAGRAMS  .
NOTE: System tests are written specifically for use with GM Tech 1 or 2 scan tools. Generic scan tool can be used, but may have limited functions.
NOTE: Before replacing any control module, ensure all module ground and power circuits are functioning properly. For circuit identification, see GROUND DISTRIBUTION and POWER DISTRIBUTION articles in WIRING DIAGRAMS.
SYMPTOM INDEX

Symptom Perform Test
Power Seat Inoperative (Without RPO Code A45) A 
Power Seat Inoperative (With RPO Code A45) B 
Power Seat Does Not Move Forward/Rearward (Without RPO Code A45) C 
Power Seat Does Not Move Forward/Rearward (With RPO Code A45) D 
Power Seat Does Not Tilt Forward (Without RPO Code A45) E 
Power Seat Does Not Tilt Forward (With RPO Code A45) F 
Power Seat Does Not Tilt Rearward (Without RPO Code A45) G 
Power Seat Does Not Tilt Rearward (With RPO Code A45) H 
Power Seat Does Not Recline (Without RPO Code A45) I 
Power Seat Does Not Recline (With RPO Code A45) J 
Memory Seat Feature Inoperative K 
Lumbar Support Inoperative (Without RPO Code A45) L 
Lumbar Support Inoperative (With RPO Code A45) M 
Lumbar Support Inoperative (With RPO Code AC9) N 
Lumbar Support Does Not Move In Or Out (Without RPO Code A45) O 
Lumbar Support Does Not Move In Or Out (With RPO Code A45) P 
Lumbar Support Does Not Move Up Or Down (Without RPO Code A45) Q 
Lumbar Support Does Not Move Up Or Down (With RPO Code A45) R 
Lumbar Support Does Not Move Up Or Down (AM3 With RPO Code A45) S 
Lumbar Support Does Not Move Up Or Down (AM3 Without RPO Code A45) T 
Lumbar Massage Inoperative (Without RPO Code A45) U 
Lumbar Massage Inoperative (With RPO Code A45) V 
Heated Seat Always On W 
Heated Seat Inoperative X 
Heated Seat Inoperative - Heated Back Mode Y 
Heated Seat Switch Low Indicator Malfunction Z 
Heated Seat Switch Medium Indicator Malfunction AA 
Heated Seat Switch High Indicator Malfunction AB 
Heated Seat Switch Mode Indicator Malfunction AC