Power Seat Inoperative (Driver)
Power Seat Inoperative (Driver)
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions)provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Circuit/System Description
The 8-way power driver seat with memory is controlled by the memory seat module (MSM). The low current battery supply circuit from the DSM 10A fuse supplies the logic power and reference voltages to the MSM. The high current battery supply circuit from the DRIVER SEAT 2 25A circuit breaker supplies the MSM power rail 1 which is used to drive the power seat motors, adjustable pedals motor, and seat heater elements with heated seats only. The MSM supplies a battery voltage reference circuit to the seat adjuster and lumbar switches. The switch signal circuits are referenced from ground within the MSM and when a switch is activated the signal circuit goes high. Each seat adjuster motor is controlled by the MSM through 2 motor control circuits. While the seat adjuster motors are in an inactive state the motor control circuits are closed to ground circuit contacts within the MSM. The MSM operates the seat adjuster motors by switching one of a motors control circuits to battery voltage. The seat adjuster motors are bidirectional and the direction of adjuster motor rotation is determined by which of the adjuster motor control circuits is switched to battery voltage while the other remains grounded.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Driver Seat Schematics (Driver Seat Schematics)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Component Connector End Views)
Description and Operation
Memory Seats Description and Operation (Memory Seats Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
Scan Tool Reference
Programming and Relearning (Programming and Relearning)for Scan Tool Information
Circuit/System Verification
1. Install a scan tool and display the MSM switch inputs.
2. Verify that none of the switches are displayed as Active while in an inactive state.
• If any of the switch inputs are Active, perform the affected Switch Circuit Test.
3. Verify that the switch inputs are displayed as Active while the switch is pressed.
• If any of the switch inputs remain Inactive while the switch is pressed, perform the affected Switch Circuit Test.
4. If the switch inputs to the MSM function normal, perform the Motor Control Circuit Test.
Circuit/System Testing
Seat Adjuster Switch Circuit Test
1. Disconnect the MSM connector X7 and verify that none of the adjuster switch inputs are displayed as Active.
• If any of the switch inputs are Active, replace the MSM.
2. Verify that battery voltage is not present at the affected switch signal circuit terminal while the switch is inactive.
• If battery voltage is present while the switch is not pressed, replace the seat adjuster switch.
3. Verify that battery voltage is present at the affected switch signal circuit terminal while pressing the switch.
• If battery voltage is not present while the switch is pressed, repair the switch supply circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal replace the seat adjuster switch.
4. If the circuits test normal replace the MSM.
Lumbar Switch Circuit Test
1. Disconnect the MSM connector X6 and verify that none of the lumbar switch inputs are displayed as Active.
• If any of the switch inputs are Active, replace the MSM.
2. Verify that battery voltage is not present at the affected switch signal circuit terminal while the switch is inactive.
• If battery voltage is present while the switch is not pressed, replace the lumbar switch.
3. Verify that battery voltage is present at the affected switch signal circuit terminal while pressing the switch.
• If battery voltage is not present while the switch is pressed, repair the switch supply circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal replace the lumbar switch.
4. If the circuits test normal replace the MSM.
Motor Control Circuit Test
1. Disconnect the MSM connector X3.
2. Verify that a test lamp illuminates when connected from the high current battery supply circuit terminal 5 to ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, repair the high current battery supply circuit for an open or short to ground.
3. Connect the MSM connector X3 and disconnect the seat adjuster assembly or lumbar adjuster assembly connector X2.
4. Connect a test lamp across the affected motor control circuit terminals.
5. Verify that the test lamp illuminates while the affected switch is pressed.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, repair the motor control circuits for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal replace the MSM.
6. If the circuits test normal replace the affected adjuster assembly.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Adjuster and Recliner Switch Replacement (Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Adjuster and Recliner Switch Replacement)
* Lumbar Switch Replacement (Lumbar Switch Replacement)
* Front Seat Adjuster Replacement (Front Seat Adjuster Replacement)
* Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Replacement (Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Replacement)
* Programming and Relearning (Programming and Relearning)for MSM replacement, setup, and programming