Driver's Power Seat Motor Test

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations 4-door (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), 2-door (see 2-DOOR ), and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or servicing.

Remove the driver's seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the 6P or 5P connector from each power seat motor.
NOTE:
- For the recline motor, remove the seat-back cover.
  - 4-door (see 4-DOOR )
  - 2-door (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT )
- The illustration shows 4-door model.
Fig 1: Identifying Power Seat Motor 6P Or 5P Connector Terminals
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Test each motor by connecting power and ground according to the table. When the motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.

Fig 2: Slide Motor Terminals Continuity Chart
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Fig 3: Recline Motor Terminals Continuity Chart
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Fig 4: Front Up-Down Motor Terminals Continuity Chart
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Fig 5: Rear Up-Down Motor Terminals Continuity Chart
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If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace:

Slide motor (see FRONT SEAT SLIDE MOTOR REPLACEMENT )
Front up-down motor/seat frame (see FRONT SEAT FRAME REPLACEMENT - DRIVER'S SEAT )
Rear up-down motor/seat frame (see FRONT SEAT FRAME REPLACEMENT - DRIVER'S SEAT )
Recline motor (see FRONT SEAT RECLINE MOTOR REPLACEMENT )

NOTE: The front and rear up-down motors are part of the seat frame.