Driver's Power Seat Motor Test

NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX)
, and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES
) before doing repairs or servicing.

Remove the driver's seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the power seat adjustment switch knobs and recline cover from the seat (see FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the 12P connector (A) from the power seat adjustment switch (B).

Fig 1: Identifying 12P Connector And Power Seat Adjustment Switch
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Test each motor by applying power and ground to the 12P connector terminals.
Slide motor

Fig 2: Slide Motor Terminals Continuity Chart
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Recline motor

Fig 3: Recline Motor Terminals Continuity Chart
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Front up-down motor

Fig 4: Front Up-Down Motor Terminals Continuity Chart
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Rear up-down motor

Fig 5: Rear Up-Down Motor Terminals Continuity Chart
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If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, check for an open in the driver's seat wire harness and/or the recline motor subharness. If the harnesses are OK, replace the appropriate motor.
- Recline motor (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT )
- Other motors (see FRONT SEAT LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - DRIVER'S 10-WAY POWER )