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Test J: Easy Entry/Exit Feature Inoperative

CAUTION: On models equipped with side air bags, Air Bag Simulators (105-R0012) must be installed to air bag floor connector, and removed prior to operating vehicle. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS - TOWN CAR article.
NOTE: After any repairs are complete, ensure all component are properly installed and all harness connectors are connected properly, then repeat data link diagnostic test. See DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS in appropriate MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - TOWN CAR article.
  1. Deactivate side air bag system. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS - TOWN CAR article. Operate driver's seat in all directions. If seat operates properly in all directions, go to next step. If seat does not operate properly, repair by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX  table.
  2. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Position seat in center of travel. Remove key from ignition. If seat does not move rearward approximately 2 inches, go to next step. If seat moves rearward approximately 2 inches, go to step  5 .
  3. Using NGS tester, access Lighting Control Module (LCM) PIP IGN_KEY and IGN_LC. Turn ignition switch to one position at a time, while monitoring LCM PID IGN_LC. Remove key while monitoring LCM PID IGN_KEY. If scan tool display corresponds with switch position, go to next step. If scan tool display does not correspond to switch position, repair ignition switch concern. See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES - TOWN CAR article.
  4. Using NGS tester, perform Driver's Seat Module (DSM) self-test. If no DTCs are retrieved, replace DSM. If DTC B1665 is retrieved, perform TEST C: DRIVER'S SEAT COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE (WITH MEMORY)  . If DTCs B1962 and B1965 are retrieved, perform TEST I: MEMORY SEAT INOPERATIVE  . If any other DTCs are retrieved, perform appropriate test. See DRIVER'S SEAT MODULE DTC INDEX  table under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
  5. Remove key and exit vehicle. Ensure all doors are closed completely. After 10 seconds, enter vehicle and close door. If driver's seat does not move forward approximately 2 inches, go to next step. If driver's seat moves forward approximately 2 inches, system is okay at this time.
  6. Using NGS tester, retrieve and record LCM DTCs. Clear LCM DTCs, and perform LCM self-test. If any LCM DTCs exist, repair as necessary. See MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - TOWN CAR article. If no LCM DTCs exist, go to next step.
  7. Using NGS tester, retrieve and record DSM DTCs. If DSM DTCs exist, perform appropriate test. See DRIVER'S SEAT MODULE DTC INDEX  table under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If no DSM DTCs exist, replace DSM.
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