Sliding Motor Circuit Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK SEAT SLIDING MECHANISM
Check the following.
- Operation malfunction caused by sliding rail deformation, pinched harness or other foreign materials
- Operation malfunction caused by foreign materials adhered to the sliding motor LH or sliding rail connector rod
- Operation malfunction and interference with other parts by poor 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 SLIDE" in ACTIVE TEST.

TEST ITEM DESCRIPTION

Test item	Description
SEAT SLIDE	The sliding motor is activated by receiving the drive signal.

Without CONSULT-II

GO TO 3.

OK or NG

OK : Sliding motor circuit is OK.

NG : GO TO 3.

Fig 1: CONSULT-II Screen Display - Active Test

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

CHECK SLIDING MOTOR CIRCUIT HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect driver seat control unit and sliding motor LH.
3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P3 terminals 35, 42 and sliding motor connector P4 terminals 4, 6.
  35 - 6 : Continuity should exist.
  
  42 - 4 : Continuity should exist.
4. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P3 terminals 35, 42 and ground.
  35 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
  
  42 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
OK or NG

OK : GO TO 4.

NG : Repair or replace harness.

Fig 2: Checking Sliding Motor 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 sliding motor LH.
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	35	Ground	Sliding switch ON (FORWARD operation)	Battery voltage
	35		Other than above	0
	42		Sliding switch ON (BACKWARD operation)	Battery voltage
	42		Other than above	0

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

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

OK or NG

OK : Replace sliding motor. Refer to "FRONT SEAT ".

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