Reclining Switch Inspection

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CHECK FUNCTION

With CONSULT-II

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

MONITOR ITEM CONTENTS

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

Fig 1: CONSULT-II Screen Display - Data Monitor

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Without CONSULT-II

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Check voltage between driver seat control unit connector and ground.

DRIVER SEAT CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR AND GROUND

Connector	Terminals		Condition	Voltage (V) (Approx.)
Connector	(+)	(-)	Condition	Voltage (V) (Approx.)
P2	12	Ground	Reclining switch ON (BACKWARD operation)	0
	12		Other than above	Battery voltage
	27		Reclining switch ON (FORWARD operation)	0
	27		Other than above	Battery voltage

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

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OK or NG

OK : Reclining switch circuit is OK.

NG : GO TO 2.

CHECK RECLINING SWITCH CIRCUIT HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Disconnect driver seat control unit and power seat switch LH.
2. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P2 terminals 12, 27 and power seat switch LH connector P8 terminals 9, 10.
  12 - 9 : Continuity should exist.
  
  27 - 10 : Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P2 terminals 12, 27 and ground.
  12 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
  
  27 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
OK or NG

OK : GO TO 3.

NG : Repair or replace harness.

Fig 3: Checking Reclining Switch Circuit Harness Continuity
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RECLINING SWITCH INSPECTION

Check continuity between power seat switch LH as follows.

RECLINING SWITCH INSPECTION

Terminal		Condition	Continuity
9	3	Reclining switch ON (BACKWARD operation)	Yes
9		Other than above	No
10		Reclining switch ON (FORWARD operation)	Yes
10		Other than above	No

Fig 4: Check Continuity Between Power Seat Switch LH

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OK or NG

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

NG : Replace power seat switch LH. Refer to "FRONT SEAT ".