Lifting Motor (Front) Circuit Inspection

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CHECK FRONT END SEAT LIFTING MECHANISM
Check the following.
- Operation malfunction caused by lifter mechanism deformation, pinched harness or other foreign materials
- Operation malfunction caused by foreign materials adhered to the lifting motor (front) or lead screws
- Operation malfunction and interference with other parts by installation
OK or NG

OK : GO TO 2.

NG : Repair or replace the malfunctioning part and check again.

CHECK FUNCTION

With CONSULT-II

Check operation with "SEAT LIFTER FR" in ACTIVE TEST.

TEST ITEM DESCRIPTION

Test item	Description
SEAT LIFTER FR	The lifting motor (front) is activated by receiving the drive signal.

Fig 1: CONSULT-II Screen Display - Active Test

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Without CONSULT-II

GO TO 3.

OK or NG

OK : Lifting motor (front) circuit is OK.

NG : GO TO 3.

CHECK LIFTING MOTOR (FRONT) CIRCUIT HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect driver seat control unit and lifting motor (front).
3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P3 terminals 37, 45 and lifting motor (front) connector P6 terminals 4, 6.
  37 - 6 : Continuity should exist.
  
  45 - 4 : Continuity should exist.
4. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P3 terminals 37, 45 and ground.
  37 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
  
  45 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
OK or NG

OK : GO TO 4.

NG : Repair or replace harness.

Fig 2: Checking Lifting Motor (Front) Circuit Harness Continuity
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CHECK DRIVER SEAT CONTROL UNIT OUTPUT SIGNAL

Connect the driver seat control unit and lifting motor (front).
Check voltage between driver seat control unit connector and ground.

DRIVER SEAT CONTROL UNIT OUTPUT SIGNAL

Connector	Terminals		Condition	Voltage (V) (Approx.)
Connector	(+)	(-)	Condition	Voltage (V) (Approx.)
P3	37	Ground	Lifting switch (front) ON (DOWN operation)	Battery voltage
	37		Other than above	0
	45		Lifting switch (front) ON (UP operation)	Battery voltage
	45		Other than above	0

OK or NG

OK : Replace lifting motor (front). Refer to "FRONT SEAT ".

NG : Replace driver seat control unit. Refer to "FRONT SEAT ".

Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector And Ground

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.