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Left Seat Does Not Manually Move In Any Direction

NOTE: After repair or component replacement is completed, perform MEMORY SYSTEM CHECK  under TROUBLE SHOOTING to verify system is functioning properly.
  1. Perform MEMORY SYSTEM CHECK  under TROUBLE SHOOTING. Go to next step.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect fused jumper (20-amp) between ground and memory seat diagnostic connector. Memory seat/mirror module will chime once to indicate Mode 1 has been entered. Operate driver's seat switch in all directions. Memory seat/mirror module should chime once at each switch input. If any switch input does not cause a chime to sound, go to next step. If all switch inputs cause a chime to sound, go to LEFT SEAT DOES NOT MANUALLY MOVE IN ONE DIRECTION  and diagnose each suspect switch individually.
  3. Disconnect left seat switch connector. Using DVOM, check voltage between left seat switch harness connector terminal "H" (Orange wire) and ground. If 10-15 volts exists, go to next step. If 10-15 volts does not exist, go to step 6).
  4. Check voltage between left seat switch harness connector terminals "H" (Orange wire) and "G" (Black wire). If 10-15 volts exists, go to next step. If 10-15 volts does not exist, go to step 7).
  5. Replace left seat switch.
  6. Repair open or short to ground in Orange wire between left seat switch and instrument panel fuse block.
  7. Repair open in Black wire between left seat switch and ground.