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Lumbar Support Inoperative Without Memory A45

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

B+ Lumbar Switch

1, 2

2

--

--

Lumbar Motor Up Control

2

2

--

--

Lumbar Motor Down Control

2

2

--

--

Lumbar Motor Rearward Control

2

2

--

--

Lumbar Motor Forward Control

2

2

--

--

Ground - Lumbar Switch

--

2

--

--

  1. Power seats inoperative
  2. Lumbar support inoperative

Circuit/System Description

Power seat lumbar support without memory is completely controlled through the lumbar switch. Battery voltage is supplied at all times to the lumbar switch from the PWR SEATS 30 A circuit breaker that is located in the left rear fuse block. When the lumbar switches are in an inactive state, the switch contacts are closed to the switch ground circuit at G307.

Both lumbar motors are reversible. For example, when the lumbar horizontal forward switch is pressed to move the lumbar support forward, battery voltage is applied through the switch contacts and the lumbar motor forward control circuit to the motor. The motor is grounded through the lumbar motor rearward switch contacts and the lumbar motor rearward control circuit to the motor. The motor runs in order to drive the lumbar support forward toward the occupants back until the switch is released. Moving the lumbar support rearward works similarly to moving the lumbar support forward, except that battery positive voltage and ground are applied on opposite circuits causing the motor to run in the opposite direction.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Passenger Seat Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Lumbar Support Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the lumbar switch.
  2. Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal E and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified value, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal G and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  6. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the lumbar switch and disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate lumbar motor.
  7. Ignition ON, verify that the test lamp illuminates between control circuit terminal A and control circuit terminal B while pressing the lumbar switch in both directions.
  8. If the test lamp does not illuminate for both directions, test the control circuits for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the lumbar switch.
  9. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the lumbar motor.

Component Testing

Lumbar Switch

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the lumbar switch.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between each seat direction signal terminal listed below and the B+ terminal G with the switch in the open position.
  3. • Lumbar horizontal forward switch terminal B
    • Lumbar horizontal rearward switch terminal C
    • Lumbar vertical upward switch terminal F
    • Lumbar vertical downward switch terminal A
    If not the specified value, replace the lumbar switch.
  4. Test for less than 1 ohm between each lumbar direction signal terminal listed below and the B+ terminal G with the switch in the closed position.
  5. • Lumbar horizontal forward switch terminal B
    • Lumbar horizontal rearward switch terminal C
    • Lumbar vertical upward switch terminal F
    • Lumbar vertical downward switch terminal A
    If greater than the specified range, replace the lumbar switch.
  6. Test for less than 1 ohm between each lumbar direction signal terminal listed below and the ground terminal E with the switch in the open position
  7. • Lumbar horizontal forward switch terminal B
    • Lumbar horizontal rearward switch terminal C
    • Lumbar vertical upward switch terminal F
    • Lumbar vertical downward switch terminal A
    If greater than the specified range, replace the lumbar switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Lumbar Switch Replacement
    •  Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement

Lumbar Support Inoperative With Memory A45

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

B+ Lumbar Switch

2

1

--

--

Lumbar Up Switch Signal

2

1

B1840 01

--

Lumbar Down Switch Signal

2

1

B1845 01

--

Lumbar Forward Switch Signal

2

1

B1830 01

--

Lumbar Rearward Switch Signal

2

1

B1835 01

--

Driver Seat Lumbar Motor Forward Control

B1335 0B

1

1

B1850 58

Driver Seat Lumbar Motor Rearward Control

B1335 0B

1

1

B1850 58

Driver Seat Lumbar Motor Down Control

B1335 0B

1

1

B1860 58

Driver Seat Lumbar Motor Up Control

B1335 0B

1

1

B1860 58

1. Lumbar Support Inoperative w/A45

2. Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Low Speed GMLAN Device

Circuit/System Description

Battery voltage is supplied at all times to the memory seat module (MSM) from the 10A DPM fuse located in the left rear fuse block. This voltage is used by the MSM for logic power and to supply battery reference voltage to the seat and lumbar switches. Battery voltage is supplied at all times to the MSM from the SEATS 30A circuit breaker located in the left rear fuse block. This voltage is used by the MSM to drive the driver seat adjuster motors, recline motor and the lumbar motors.

Both lumbar motors are reversible. For example, when the lumbar switch is pressed to move the lumbar support forward, battery positive voltage is applied through the switch contacts and the lumbar forward switch signal circuit to the MSM. In response to this signal, the MSM applies battery voltage through the lumbar motor forward control circuit and ground through the lumbar motor rearward control circuit to the motor. The motor runs to drive the lumbar support forward toward the occupants back until the switch is released. Moving the lumbar support rearward works similarly to moving the lumbar support forward, except that battery positive voltage and ground are applied on the opposite circuits causing the motor to run in the opposite direction.

Diagnostic Aids

The scan tool may reference the Memory Seat Module (MSM) as the Driver Position Module.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Driver Seat Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Lumbar Support Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition ON, verify that all manual power seat functions operate when being controlled by the seat adjuster switches.
  2. If all seat functions do not operate, refer to Power Seat Inoperative .
  3. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Driver Position Module lumbar switch parameters while pressing the appropriate lumbar switch. The reading should change between Inactive and Active.
  4. If the reading does not change between the specified values, refer to the Lumbar Switch Circuit Test.
  5. If all lumbar switch inputs to the MSM function normal, refer to the Lumbar Motor Control Circuit Test.

Circuit/System Testing

Lumbar Switch Circuit Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the lumbar switch.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal G and ground.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
  4. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the appropriate signal circuit listed below and the B+ circuit terminal G. Verify the scan tool Lumbar Switch parameter is Active.
  5. • Lumbar horizontal forward terminal C
    • Lumbar horizontal rearward terminal B
    • Lumbar vertical upward terminal F
    • Lumbar vertical downward terminal A
    If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
  6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the lumbar switch.

Lumbar Motor Control Circuit Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate lumbar motor.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and control circuit terminal B.
  3. Ignition ON, command the appropriate lumbar motor in the Up/Down or Froward/Rearward directions with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON when commanding the up and down or froward and rearward states.
  4. If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test the control circuits for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal replace the MSM.
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the lumbar motor.

Component Testing

Lumbar Switch

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the lumbar switch.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between each seat direction signal terminal listed below and the B+ terminal G with the switch in the open position.
  3. • Lumbar horizontal forward switch terminal C
    • Lumbar horizontal rearward switch terminal B
    • Lumbar vertical upward switch terminal F
    • Lumbar vertical downward switch terminal A
    If not the specified value, replace the lumbar switch.
  4. Test for less than 1 ohm between each lumbar direction signal terminal listed below and the B+ terminal G with the switch in the closed position.
  5. • Lumbar horizontal forward switch terminal C
    • Lumbar horizontal rearward switch terminal B
    • Lumbar vertical upward switch terminal F
    • Lumbar vertical downward switch terminal A
    If greater than the specified range, replace the lumbar switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Lumbar Switch Replacement
    •  Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement
    •  Control Module References for MSM replacement, setup, and programming