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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR RELATED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read DTC's.

      Does the scan tool display any seat position sensor DTC's?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  2
  2. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTC's
    3. Move the Seat Switch in the Recliner position three times.
    4. With the scan tool, read DTC's.

      Does the scan tool display B1D87-SEAT BACKREST MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

  3. CHECK THE (G403) DRIVER SEAT RECLINER POSITION SENSE VOLTAGE 
    Fig 1: Checking Driver Seat Recliner Position Sense Voltage
    GC0097029Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Disconnect the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor.
      NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
    2. Move the Seat Switch in the Recliner position during the next step.
    3. Using a 12-volt test light connect one lead to the (G403) Driver Seat Recliner Position Sense circuit and the other lead to Driver Seat Recliner Position Sensor Ground at the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor connector.

      Does the test light illuminate for approximately two seconds then turn off with the seat switch engaged?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  4

      No 

      • Go to step  5
  4. CHECK THE DRIVER SEAT RECLINER FORWARD/REARWARD DRIVER VOLTAGE 
    Fig 2: Checking Driver Seat Recliner Forward/Rearward Driver Voltage
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    1. Move the Seat Switch in the Recliner position during the next step.
    2. Using a 12-volt test light connect one lead to the (P141) Driver Seat Recliner Up Driver circuit and the other lead to (P143) Driver Seat Recliner Down Driver circuit at the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor connector.

      Does the test light illuminate with the seat switch engaged?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  7
  5. CHECK THE (G403) DRIVER SEAT RECLINER POSITION SENSE WIRE FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 3: Checking Driver Seat Recliner Position Sense Wire For An Open
    GC0097052Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Disconnect the Memory Seat Module C2 connector.
      NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
    2. Measure the resistance of the (G403) Driver Seat Recliner Position Sense circuit at the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor connector to the C2 connector.

      Is the resistance above 1.0 ohm?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  6
  6. CHECK THE (G493) DRIVER SEAT RECLINER POSITION SENSOR GROUND FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 4: Checking Driver Seat Recliner Position Sensor Ground For An Open
    GC0097053Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance of the (G493) Driver Seat Recliner Position Sensor Ground circuit at the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor connector to the C2 connector.

      Is the resistance above 1.0 ohm?

      Yes 

      No 

  7. CHECK THE (P141) DRIVER SEAT RECLINER UP DRIVER WIRE FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 5: Checking Driver Seat Recliner Up Driver Wire For An Open
    GC0097054Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Disconnect the Memory Seat Module C2 connector.
      NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
    2. Measure the resistance of the (P141) Driver Seat Recliner Up Driver circuit at the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor connector to the C2 connector.

      Is the resistance above 1.0 ohm?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  8
  8. CHECK THE (P143) DRIVER SEAT RECLINER DOWN DRIVER FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 6: Checking Driver Seat Recliner Down Driver For An Open
    GC0097055Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance of the (P143) Driver Seat Recliner Down Driver circuit at the Driver Recliner Seat Adjuster Motor connector to the C2 connector.

      Is the resistance above 1.0 ohm?

      Yes 

      No