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Power Seat Power Easy Access System Function does not Operate: Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [03/2012 - ] .

      OK

      CAN communication DTC is not output.

    NG → See step   13 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK FRONT POWER SEAT OPERATION 
    1. Check that each function of the power seat operates normally by using the position control ECU and switch assembly. Refer to OPERATION CHECK [03/2012 - ] .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Power seat function normally A
      All power seat functions do not operate B (Front Power Seat does not Operate with Front Power Seat Switch)
      one or more power seat motors do not operate C (One or more Power Seat Motors do not Operate)

    B → See step   8 

    C → See step   9 

    A: Go to next step 

  3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / D-Seat / Data List.
    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
      DRIVER SEAT

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Driver Seat Buckle SW Driver seat seatbelt usage / ON or OFF ON: Tongue plate is engaged
      OFF: Tongue plate is not engaged
      -

    NG → See step   6 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. REPLACE POSITION CONTROL ECU AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the position control ECU and switch assembly. Refer to REMOVAL [03/2012 - ] .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK POWER SEAT POWER EASY ACCESS SYSTEM 
    1. Check that the power seat easy access system operates normally when engaging and disengaging the tongue plate of the seatbelt with the shift lever in P. Refer to OPERATION CHECK [03/2012 - ] .

      OK

      Power seat power easy access system is normal.

    NG → See step   10 

    OK → END (POSITION CONTROL ECU AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE) 

  6. INSPECT FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the front seat inner belt assembly LH. Refer to REMOVAL [03/2012 - ] .
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    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      a5-4 (E) - a5-5 (RDC) Always Below 1 Ω
      a5-4 (E) - a5-5 (RDC) Always 10 kΩ or higher
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Component without harness connected
      (Front Seat Inner Belt Assembly LH)

    NG → See step   11 

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect the a8 connector from the position control ECU and switch assembly.
      GTY351336Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      a8-4 (PBCL) - a5-5 (RDC) Always Below 1 Ω
      a5-4 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      a8-4 (PBCL) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Position Control ECU and Switch Assembly)
      *2 Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Front Seat Inner Belt Assembly LH)

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   12 

  8. GO TO OTHER FLOW CHART (Front Power Seat does not Operate with Front Power Seat Switch). Refer to  Front Power Seat does not Operate with Front Power Seat Switch  
  9. GO TO OTHER FLOW CHART (One or more Power Seat Motors do not Operate). Refer to  One or more Power Seat Motors do not Operate  
  10. REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL [03/2012 - ] 
  11. REPLACE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY LH. Refer to  REMOVAL [03/2012 - ] 
  12. REPLACE POSITION CONTROL ECU AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [03/2012 - ] 
  13. GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [03/2012 - ]