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Circuit Description

The seat adjuster motors are equipped with potentiometer type position sensors used by the memory seat module (MSM) to determine the seat position. The motor position sensors are supplied with 5-volt reference and ground circuits from the MSM. The position sensor signal circuits are referenced from ground within the MSM. The signal voltages monitored by the MSM range from 0.24-4.75 volts and are determined by the wiper locations on the resistors within the position sensors. The position sensor circuit voltage levels are used by the MSM to determine the position of the seat when storing or recalling memory position settings.

DTC Descriptors

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:

    • DTC B1825 Driver Seat Recline Position Sensor Circuit
    • DTC B2355 Driver Seat Front Vertical Position Sensor Circuit
    • DTC B2365 Driver Seat Rear Vertical Position Sensor Circuit
    • DTC B2375 Driver Seat Assembly Horizontal Position Sensor Circuit

Conditions for Running the DTC

The system voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The MSM detects the position sensor signal circuit under 0.24 volt or over 4.75 volts.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Memory functions will be disabled as long as the fault is current.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The DTC will be current for as long as the fault is present.
    • When the fault is no longer present the DTC will be a history status code.
    • The history DTC will be cleared after 100 error free ignition cycles, or by using the scan tool clearing DTCs feature.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Driver Seat Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. With the scan tool, observe the Position Sensor parameter in the memory seat module (MSM) data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Position Sensor parameter is within the specified range?

0.2-4.7 V

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the position sensor connector.
  2. Measure the voltage between the 5-volt reference circuit of the position sensor and a good ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

4.7-5 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Test the 5-volt reference circuit of the position sensor for the following conditions:

    • Open or high resistance
    • Short to ground
    • Short to voltage

Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

5

  1. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the 5-volt reference circuit of the position sensor and the signal circuit of the position sensor.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Position Sensor parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Position Sensor parameter is within the specified range?

4.7-5 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Test the signal circuit of the position sensor for the following conditions:

    • Open or high resistance
    • Short to ground
    • Short to voltage

Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

7

Test the low reference circuit of the position sensor for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the position sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the MSM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the seat adjuster assembly. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the MSM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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12

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the system within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK