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DTC B1828: Driver Seat Recline Motor Pulse Error

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NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).
  1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
  3. Operate the power seat adjustment switch for several seconds in each direction.
    NOTE: DTC B1828 is stored when the recline switch is operated more than 1 second after the seat moves to the most forward or backward position, even when the system is OK.
  4. Check for the DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC B1828 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to next step.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

  5. Check for the DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC B1836 also indicated? 

    YES  -Go to the DTC B1836 TROUBLESHOOTING .

    NO  -Go to next step.

  6. Check for the DTCs with the HDS.

    Are DTCs B1825, B1826, and/or B1827 also indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step  17.

    NO  -Go to next step.

  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back to ON (II).
  8. Operate the recline switch for 2 seconds, and check the recline motor operation.

    Does the recline motor run smoothly? 

    YES  -Go to next step.

    NO  -Go to step  27.

  9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  10. Disconnect power seat control unit connector B (40P).
  11. Disconnect the recline motor/position sensor 5P connector.
  12. Check for continuity between power seat control unit connector B (40P) terminals No. 11 and No. 32 and recline motor/position sensor 5P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 respectively.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Power Seat Control Unit Connector B (40P) Terminals And Recline Motor/Position Sensor 5P Connector Terminals
    G06420532Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to next step.

    NO  -Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

  13. Check for continuity between body ground and power seat control unit connector B (40P) terminal No. 11.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And Power Seat Control Unit Connector B (40P) Terminal No. 11
    G06420533Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short to ground in the wire.

    NO  -Go to next step.

  14. Reconnect power seat control unit connector B (40P).
  15. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  16. Measure the voltage between recline motor/position sensor 5P connector terminals No. 1 (+) and No. 2 (-).
    Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between Recline Motor/Position Sensor 5P Connector Terminals No. 1 (+) And No. 2 (-)
    G06420534Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.

    Is there about 5 V? 

    YES  -Replace the recline motor/position sensor (see FRONT SEAT RECLINE MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).

    NO  -If there is no voltage, replace the power seat control unit (see POWER SEAT CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST/REPLACEMENT  ). If there is battery voltage, repair a short in the wire (sensor line).

  17. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  18. Disconnect power seat control unit connector B (40P).
  19. Disconnect the recline motor/position sensor 5P connector.
  20. Check for continuity between power seat control unit connector B (40P) terminals No. 6 and No. 32 and recline motor/position sensor 5P connector terminals No. 3 and No. 2 respectively.
    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Power Seat Control Unit Connector B (40P) Terminals And Recline Motor/Position Sensor 5P Connector Terminals
    G06420535Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to next step.

    NO  -Repair an open or high resistance in the wire(s).

  21. Reconnect power seat control unit connector B (40P).
  22. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  23. Measure the voltage between power seat control unit connector B (40P) terminals No. 6 and No. 32.
    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And Recline Motor/Position Sensor 5P Connector Terminal No. 3
    G06420536Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.

    Is there battery voltage when the recline switch is operated? 

    YES  -Replace the recline motor/position sensor (see FRONT SEAT RECLINE MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).

    NO  -Replace the power seat control unit (see POWER SEAT CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).

  24. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  25. Check the No. B21 (20 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

    Is the fuse OK? 

    YES  -Go to next step.

    NO  -Replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again, repair a short to ground on the No.B21 (20A) fuse circuit.

  26. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  27. Measure the voltage between power seat control unit connector A (18P) terminal No. 8.
    Fig 6: Measuring Voltage Between Recline Switch Terminals A9, A5 And Body Ground
    G06420538Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Go to next step.

    NO  -Repair an open or high resistance in the wire between the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and the power seat control unit.

  28. Measure the voltage to body ground at power seat control unit terminal No. 5 when the recline switch is operated.
    Fig 7: Measuring Voltage Between Power Seat Control Unit Connector B (40P) Terminals No. 6 And No. 32
    G06420537Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.

    Is there 0.2 V or more? 

    YES  -Repair an open or high resistance in the wire between the power seat control unit and body ground (G801).

    NO  -Go to next step.

  29. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  30. Disconnect power seat control unit connector A (18P).
  31. Disconnect the recline motor/position sensor 5P connector.
  32. Check for continuity between power seat control unit connector A (18P) terminals No. 16 and No. 18 and recline motor/position sensor 5P connector terminals No. 4 and No. 5 respectively.
    Fig 8: Checking Continuity Between Power Seat Control Unit Connector A (18P) Terminals And Recline Motor/Position Sensor 5P Connector Terminals
    G06420539Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to next step.

    NO  -Repair an open or high resistance in the wire(s).

  33. Check for continuity between body ground and recline motor/position sensor 5P connector terminals No. 4 and No. 5 individually.
    Fig 9: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And Recline Motor/Position Sensor 5P Connector Terminals No. 4 And No. 5
    G06420540Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short to ground in the wire(s).

    NO  -Go to next step.

  34. Do the recline motor test (see DRIVER'S POWER SEAT MOTOR TEST  ).

    Is the motor OK? 

    YES  -Replace the power seat control unit (see POWER SEAT CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).

    NO  -Replace the recline motor/position sensor (see FRONT SEAT RECLINE MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).

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