Check Reclining Switch

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CHECK FUNCTION

With CONSULT-II

With "RECLINING SW-FR, RECLINING SW-RR" on the DATA MONITOR, operate the reclining switch to check ON/OFF operation.

DATA MONITOR ITEM REFERENCE TABLE

Monitor item [OPERATION or UNIT]		Contents
RECLN SW - FR	"ON/OFF"	ON/OFF status judged from the reclining switch (FR) signal is displayed.
RECLN SW - RR	"ON/OFF"	ON/OFF status judged from the reclining switch (RR) signal is displayed.

Fig 1: CONSULT-II Display Data Monitor

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Without CONSULT-II

Turn ignition switch OFF.

Reclining switch operate, check voltage between driver seat control unit connector and ground.

VOLTAGE CHECK TABLE

Connector	Terminals (Wire color)		Reclining switch condition	Voltage (V) (Approx.)
Connector	(+)	(-)	Reclining switch condition	Voltage (V) (Approx.)
B352	27 (R/G)	Ground	FORWARD	0
	27 (R/G)		Other than above	Battery voltage
	12 (SB)		BACKWARD	0
	12 (SB)		Other than above	Battery voltage

OK or NG

OK: Reclining switch is OK.

NG: GO TO 2.

Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector And Ground

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CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Disconnect driver seat control unit connector and power seat switch connector.
2. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector B352 terminals 12, 27 and power seat switch connector B355 terminals 12, 27.
  12 (SB) - 12 (SB): Continuity should exist .
  
  27 (R/G) - 27 (R/G): Continuity should exist .
3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector B352 terminals 12, 27 and ground.
  12 (SB) - Ground: Continuity should not exist .
  
  27 (R/G) - Ground: Continuity should not exist .
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: Repair or replace harness between driver seat control unit and power seat switch.

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Driver Seat Control Unit And Power Seat Switch Connector Terminals
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CHECK RECLINING SWITCH

Check continuity between power seat switch as follows.

CONTINUITY CHECK TABLE

Terminal		Reclining switch condition	Continuity
27	32D	FORWARD	Yes
27		Other than above	No
12		BACKWARD	Yes
12		Other than above	No

OK or NG

OK: Check the condition of the harness and connector.

NG: Replace power seat switch.

Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Power Seat Switch Terminals

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