Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Reclining Motor

RECLINING MOTOR INSPECTION





1. INSPECT MOTOR OPERATION
Driver's Seat:

a. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and negative (-) lead to terminal 1 and check that the motor turns counterclockwise.
b. Reverse the polarity, check that the motor turns clockwise.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

2. INSPECT PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION

Driver's Seat:






a. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1, the positive (+) lead from the ammeter to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to battery negative (-) terminal, and recline the seat back to the most forward position.
b. Continue to apply voltage, check the current changes to less than 1 ampere within 4 to 90 seconds.





c. Disconnect the lead from terminals.
d. Approximately 60 seconds later, connect the positive (+) lead from battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, check that the seat back starts to fall backwards.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.