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Entire Seat Will Not Go Forward &/Or Back

  1. Using test light, backprobe between Orange and Tan wires at inoperative power seat switch connector terminals. If test light glows, go to next step. If test light does not glow, check for poor connection at Tan wire. If connection is okay, replace inoperative power seat switch.
  2. Backprobe between Orange and Light Green wires at inoperative power seat switch connector. If test light glows, go to next step. If test light does not glow, check for poor connection at Light Green wire. If connection is okay, replace inoperative power seat switch.
  3. Backprobe between Light Green and Black wires at inoperative power seat switch connector. Move power seat switch lever to back position. If test light glows, go to next step. If test light does not glow, replace inoperative power seat switch.
  4. Backprobe between Tan and Black wires at inoperative power seat switch connector. Move power seat switch lever to forward position. If test light glows, go to next step. If test light does not glow, replace inoperative power seat switch.
  5. Check for poor connection or open in Light Green wire and/or Tan wires between inoperative power seat switch and forward/back motor. If circuits are okay, replace forward/back motor.
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