Recline motor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or servicing.

Remove the driver's seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the driver's seat wire harness 8P [14p] connector from the driver's seat subharness.
[]: With seat ventilation

Fig 1: Identifying Driver's Seat Wire Harness 8P [14P] Connector Terminals
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Test the motor by connecting power and ground according to the table. When the motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.

Fig 2: Recline Motor Continuity Reference Chart
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

[]: With seat ventilation
If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, check for an open in the wire between the 8P [14P] connector and recline motor. If the harness is OK, replace the recline motor (see FRONT SEAT RECLINE MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).

[]: With seat ventilation