Reclining Sensor Circuit Inspection

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CHECK FUNCTION

With CONSULT-II

Check operation with "RECLN PULSE" on the DATA MONITOR to make sure the pulse changes.

MONITOR ITEM CONTENTS

Monitor item [OPERATION or UNIT]		Contents
RECLN PULSE	-	The seat reclining position (pulse) judged from the reclining sensor is displayed

Fig 1: CONSULT II Display - Data Monitor

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Without CONSULT-II

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Check signal between driver seat control unit connector and ground, with oscilloscope.

TERMINAL OSCILLOSCOPE SIGNAL SPECIFICATION

Connector	Terminals		Condition	Signal
Connector	(+)	(-)	Condition	Signal
P2	9	Ground	Reclining motor operation

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

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OK or NG

OK : Reclining sensor circuit is OK.

NG : GO TO 2.

CHECK RECLINING MOTOR SENSOR CIRCUIT HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Disconnect driver seat control unit and reclining motor LH.
2. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P2 terminals 9, 31 and reclining motor LH connector P5 terminals 1, 2.
  9 - 1 : Continuity should exist.
  
  31 - 2 : Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P2 terminals 9, 31 and ground.
  9 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
  
  31 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
OK or NG

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

NG : Repair or replace harness.

Fig 3: Checking Reclining Motor Sensor Circuit Harness Continuity
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