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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. DTC output area check
      1. Using the Techstream, determine the area that output the DTC.

        Result 

        RESULT CHART

        Result Proceed to
        B2653 output from driver seat ECU A
        B2653 output from passenger seat ECU B

    B: Go to step  9

    A: Go to Next Step 

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY TECHSTREAM (POWER SEAT MOTOR FUNCTION) 
    1. Select the Active Test, use the Techstream to generate a control command, and then check the power seat motor function.

      Driver Seat 

      DRIVER SEAT ACTIVE TEST REFERENCE CHART

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range
      Lifter Operation Seat lifter operation UP / DOWN -

      OK: Motor operates normally 

    NG: Go to step  7

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH LH - FRONT POWER SEAT POSITION SENSOR LH AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the e46 switch connector.
    2. Disconnect the e43 sensor connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the values in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      e46-8 (PVCC) - e43-3 (VCC) Always Below 1 Ω
      e46-9 (SSRV) - e43-1 (O/ P) Always Below 1 Ω
      e46-18 (SGND) - e43-2 (GND) Always Below 1 Ω
      e46-8 (PVCC) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      e46-9 (SSRV) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      e46-18 (SGND) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 1: Identifying e46 Power Seat Switch And e43 Sensor Connector Terminals
    G04952454Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  4. CHECK FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY LH (POSITION CONTROL SENSOR) 
    1. Disconnect the e43 sensor connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the values in the table below.

      Standard Voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFIED CONDITIONS

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      e43-3 (VCC) - e43-2 (GND) Lifter switch signal ON 7.2 to 8.8 V

    NG: REPLACE FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH LH  (See REMOVAL  )

    Fig 2: Identifying e43 Position Control Sensor Connector Terminals
    G05856063Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  5. CHECK FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY LH (POSITION CONTROL SENSOR) 
    1. Reconnect the e43 sensor connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value in the table below.

      Standard Voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFIED CONDITIONS

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      e43-1 (O/P) - Body ground Lifter switch signal ON 0 to 8V

    NG: REPLACE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL  )

    Fig 3: Identifying e43 Position Control Sensor Connector Terminals
    G04952456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  6. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).
    2. Recheck the DTC.

      OK: DTC B2653 is not output. 

    NG: REPLACE FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH LH  (See REMOVAL  )

    OK: END (SYSTEM RETURNS TO NORMAL) 

  7. CHECK FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY LH (POWER SEAT MOTOR) 
    1. Check operation of the power seat motor (lifter motor).
      1. Check if the seat adjuster moves smoothly when the battery is connected to the lifter motor connector terminals.

        OK 

        LIFTER MOTOR OPERATION CHART

        Measurement Condition Operational Direction
        Battery positive (+) → 2
        Battery negative (-) → 1
        Upward
        Battery negative (-) → 1
        Battery positive (+) → 2
        Downward

    NG: REPLACE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL  )

    Fig 4: Identifying Power Seat Motor Connector Terminals
    G04952427Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH LH - POWER SEAT MOTOR) 
    1. Disconnect the e45 and e46 switch connectors.
    2. Disconnect the e44 motor connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the values in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      e46-2 (RRV+) - e44-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      e45-5 (RRV-) - e44-1 Always Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 5: Identifying e45 And e46 Switch With e44 Motor Connector Terminals
    G04952458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: REPLACE FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH LH  (See REMOVAL  )

  9. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY TECHSTREAM (POWER SEAT MOTOR FUNCTION) 
    1. Select the Active Test, use the Techstream to generate a control command, and then check the power seat motor function.

      Passenger Seat 

      PASSENGER SEAT ACTIVE TEST REFERENCE CHART

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range
      Lifter Operation Seat lifter operation UP/DOWN

      OK: Motor operates normally 

    NG: Go to step  14

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  10. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH RH - FRONT POWER SEAT POSITION SENSOR RH AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the e20 switch connector.
    2. Disconnect the e28 sensor connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the values in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      e20-8 (PVCC) - e28-3 (VCC) Always Below 1 Ω
      e20-9 (SSRV) - e28-1 (O/P) Always Below 1 Ω
      e20-18 (SGND) - e28-2 (GND) Always Below 1 Ω
      e20-8 (PVCC) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      e20-9 (SSRV) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      e20-18 (SGND) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 6: Identifying e20 Switch And e28 Sensor Connector Terminals
    G05856067Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  11. CHECK FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY RH (POSITION CONTROL SENSOR) 
    1. Disconnect the e28 sensor connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the values in the table below.

      Standard Voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFIED CONDITIONS

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      e28-3 (VCC) - e28-2 (GND) Lifter switch signal ON 7.2 to 8.8 V

    NG: REPLACE FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH RH  (See REMOVAL  )

    Fig 7: Identifying e28 Position Control Sensor Connector Terminals
    G04952460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  12. CHECK FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY RH (POSITION CONTROL SENSOR) 
    1. Reconnect the e28 sensor connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value in the table below.

      Standard Voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFIED CONDITIONS

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      e28-1 (O/P) - Body ground Lifter switch signal ON 0 to 8V

    NG: REPLACE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL  )

    Fig 8: Identifying e28 Position Control Sensor Connector Terminals
    G04952461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  13. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).
    2. Recheck the DTC.

      OK: DTC B2653 is not output. 

    NG: REPLACE FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH RH  (See REMOVAL  )

    OK: END (SYSTEM RETURNS TO NORMAL) 

  14. CHECK FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY RH (POWER SEAT MOTOR) 
    1. Check operation of the power seat motor (lifter motor).
      1. Check if the seat adjuster moves smoothly when the battery is connected to the lifter motor connector terminals.

        OK 

        LIFTER MOTOR OPERATION CHART

        Measurement Condition Operational Direction
        Battery positive (+) → 1
        Battery negative (-) → 2
        Upward
        Battery negative (-) → 2
        Battery positive (+) → 1
        Downward

    NG: REPLACE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL  )

    Fig 9: Identifying Power Seat Motor Connector Terminals
    G04952427Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  15. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH RH - POWER SEAT MOTOR) 
    1. Disconnect the e18 and e20 switch connectors.
    2. Disconnect the e8 motor connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      e20-2 (RRV+) - e8-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      e18-5 (RRV-) - e8-2 Always Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 10: Identifying e18 And e20 Switch With e8 Motor Connector Terminals
    G05856071Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: REPLACE FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH RH  (See REMOVAL  )