Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Passenger Power Seat Inoperative

*PASSENGER POWER SEAT INOPERATIVE


Passenger Power Seat Inoperative:




POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Fused B(+) circuit open
- Passenger power seat switch ground circuit open
- Passenger power seat switch

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

1. MEASURE PASSENGER POWER SEAT SWITCH FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT VOLTAGE





NOTE: Inspect Fuse 21 located in the Underhood Accessory Fuse Block. If the fuse is open, repair the cause of the open fuse before continuing.

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Passenger Power Seat Switch harness connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the Fused B(+) circuit at the Passenger Power Seat Switch harness connector.

Q: Is the voltage above 10 volts?

YES: Go to 2
NO: Repair the Fused B(+) circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test


2. MEASURE PASSENGER POWER SEAT SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT RESISTANCE





Turn the ignition off.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Passenger Power Seat Switch Ground circuit.

Q: Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

YES: Replace the Passenger Power Seat Switch.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test
NO: Repair the Ground circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test