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Initialization Is Impossible

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1 CHECK OPERATION. 
Operate all power seat switches to check operation of each motor.
Does each motor rotate for one second or more when operating each switch? Go to step . Encoder defection. Replace the motor(s) found to be faulty.
2 CHECK SWITCH. 
  1. Disconnect the harness connector of power seat switch assembly.
  2. Measure resistance between all terminals of power seat switch assembly. Refer to CHECK POWER SEAT SWITCH , INSPECTION, Power Seat System.
Is there any problem on the inspection result? Replace the memory module. Replace the power seat switch assembly.