Driver's Power Seat Motor Test

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: Identifying Power Seat Motor Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Power Seat Motor Connectors (2 Of 2)
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Test each motor by connecting power and ground according to Fig 3, Fig 4, Fig 5 and Fig 6 . When the motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.

Fig 3: Connecting Power And Ground (Slide Motor)
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Fig 4: Connecting Power And Ground (Recline Motor)
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Fig 5: Connecting Power And Ground (Front Up-Down Motor)
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Fig 6: Connecting Power And Ground (Rear Up-Down Motor)
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If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace:
- Slide motor (see FRONT SEAT LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - DRIVER'S 8-WAY POWER )
- Front up-down motor (see FRONT SEAT LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - DRIVER'S 8-WAY POWER )
- Rear up-down motor (see FRONT SEAT LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - DRIVER'S 8-WAY POWER )
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 LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - DRIVER'S 8-WAY POWER ).