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Driving Position Memory System Input Test and Function Test (2013-18)

1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems (2013-15), or How to Troubleshoot the A/T System (2013-15), or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems (2016-18), or How to Troubleshoot the A/T System (2016-18) .

2. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

3. From the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECTION menu, select POWER SEAT/POWER MIRROR, then DTCs.

4. Exit the DTC mode, and select the DATA LIST from the POWER SEAT/POWER MIRROR TEST MODE MENU

5. Test each input and monitor each output under the condition shown below:

Data List Input/Command Condition: Data List Indication Control Unit/Terminal Number/Test (If applicable) Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
Slide SwitchForward Slide switch forward: ONSwitch released: OFF Power seat control unit/B14, B20Slide switch forward: 0 VSwitch released: 5 V
  • Faulty control unit
  • Faulty switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Slide Switch Backward Slide switch backward: ONSwitch released: OFF Power seat control unit/B20, B37Slide switch backward: 0 VSwitch released: 5 V
  • Faulty control unit
  • Faulty switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Recline Switch Forward Recline switch forward: ONSwitch released: OFF Power seat control unit/B15, B20Recline switch forward: 0 VSwitch released: 5 V
  • Faulty control unit
  • Faulty switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Recline Switch Backward Recline switch backward: ONSwitch released: OFF Power seat control unit/B20, B38Recline switch backward: 0 VSwitch released: 5 V
  • Faulty control unit
  • Faulty switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Front Up-Down Switch Up Front up-down switch up: ONSwitch released: OFF Power seat control unit/B16, B20Front up-down switch up: 0 VSwitch released: 5 V
  • Faulty control unit
  • Faulty switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Data List Input/Command Condition: Data List Indication Control Unit/Terminal Number/Test (If applicable) Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
Front Up-Down Switch Down Front up-down switch down: ONSwitch released: OFF Power seat control unit/B17, B20Front up-down switch down: 0 VSwitch released: 5 V
  • Faulty control unit
  • Faulty switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Rear Up-Down Switch Up Rear up-down switch up: ONSwitch released: OFF Power seat control unit/B20, B39Rear up-down switch up: 0 VSwitch released: 5 V
  • Faulty control unit
  • Faulty switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Rear Up-Down Switch Down Rear up-down switch down: ONSwitch released: OFF Power seat control unit/B18, B20Rear up-down switch down: 0 VSwitch released: 5 V
  • Faulty control unit
  • Faulty switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Ignition Switch for Power Seat Control Vehicle ignition ON mode: ONVehicle ignition OFF mode: OFF Power seat control unit/B27Vehicle ignition ON mode: 12VVehicle ignition OFF mode: 0V
  • Blown No. B5 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty control unit
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
ATP Switch Transmission range switch P position: ONAny other position than P: OFF Power seat control unit/B35Transmission range switch P: 0 VAny other position than P: 12 V
  • Faulty control unit
  • Faulty transmission range switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Slide Sensor Seat moving forward or backward: ONSeat not moving: OFF Power seat control unit/B10Pulses as seat moves: 2.5 V average
  • Faulty control unit
  • Faulty sensor
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Front Up-Down Sensor Seat front moving up/down: ONSeat not moving: OFF Power seat control unit/B9Pulses as seat moves: 2.5 V average
  • Faulty control unit
  • Faulty sensor
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Recline Sensor Seat-back moving forward or backward: ONSeat not moving: OFF Power seat control unit/B11Pulses as seat moves: 2.5 V average
  • Faulty control unit
  • Faulty sensor
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Rear Up-Down Sensor Seat rear moving up/down: ONSeat not moving: OFF Power seat control unit/B8Pulses as seat moves: 2.5 V average
  • Faulty control unit
  • Faulty sensor
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire

6. Exit the DATA LIST and select FUNCTIONAL TESTS

7. Do each of the function tests listed in the table shown. The appropriate output should occur.

Function Test Component and Operation Control Unit/Terminal Number/Test (If applicable) Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
Power Seat:Slide Motor-Full Forward Seat slides forward Power seat control unit/A1, A9, A10, A2Disconnect power seat control unit connectors A and B.Connect A1 to A10 and A2 to A9; driver's seat should slide forward.
  • Faulty motor
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Power Seat:Slide Motor-Full Backward Seat slides backward Power seat control unit/A1, A9, A10, A2Disconnect power seat control unit connectors A and B.Connect A1 to A2 and A10 to A9; driver's seat should slide backward.
  • Faulty motor
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Power Seat:Front Up-Down Motor-Full Up Front of seat moves up Power seat control unit/A1, A9, A11, A3Disconnect power seat control unit connectors A and B.Connect A1 to A11 and A3 to A9; front of driver's seat should move up.
  • Faulty motor
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Power Seat:Front Up-Down Motor-Full Down Front of seat moves down Power seat control unit/A1, A9, A11, A3Disconnect power seat control unit connectors A and B.Connect A1 to A3 and A11 to A9; front of driver's seat should move down.
  • Faulty motor
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Power Seat:Rear Up-Down Motor-Full Up Rear of seat moves up Power seat control unit/A8, A5, A7, A17Disconnect power seat control unit connectors A and B.Connect A8 to A7 and A17 to A5; rear of driver's seat should move up.
  • Faulty motor
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Power Seat:Rear Up-DownMotor-Full Down Rear of seat moves down Power seat control unit/A8, A5, A7, A17Disconnect power seat control unit connectors A and B.Connect A8 to A17 and A7 to A5; rear of driver's seat should move down.
  • Faulty motor
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Function Test Component and Operation Control Unit/Terminal Number/Test (If applicable) Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
Power Seat:Recline Motor-Full Forward Seat-back moves forward Power seat control unit/A8, A5, A18, A16Disconnect power seat control unit connectors A and B.Connect A8 to A18 and A16 to A5; driver's seat-back should move forward.
  • Faulty motor
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire
Power Seat:Recline Motor-Full Backward Seat-back moves backward Power seat control unit/A8, A5, A18, A16Disconnect power seat control unit connectors A and B.Connect A8 to A16 and A18 to A5; driver's seat-back should move backward.
  • Faulty motor
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short in the wire