Driver's Power Seat Motor Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the driver's seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the connector from each power seat motor.
NOTE: All connectors are terminal side of male terminals.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector From Power Seat Motor
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Test each motor by connecting power and ground according to the table shown in Fig 2. When the motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.

Fig 2: Testing Each Motor Connecting Power And Ground Table
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace:
- Slide motor (see FRONT SEAT RECLINE MOTOR REPLACEMENT )
- Front up-down motor (see FRONT SEAT RECLINE MOTOR REPLACEMENT )
- Rear up-down motor (see FRONT SEAT RECLINE MOTOR REPLACEMENT )
NOTE: For recline motor, check for an open in the recline motor subharness. If the harness is OK, replace the recline motor (see FRONT SEAT RECLINE MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).