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Power Seat System Components

The power seat system for the driver and passenger consists of the following components:

    • Power Seat Switch
    • Seat Horizontal Motor
    • Seat Front Vertical Motor
    • Seat Rear Vertical Motor
    • Seat Recliner Motor
    • Passenger Seat Module

Power Seat System Operation

Two power seat systems are available in this vehicle. The AR9 system is deluxe heated bucket seats with driver memory, and utilizes driver and passenger seat control modules. For the driver memory seat operation refer to Memory Seats Description and Operation . The A51 system is 8 way power adjustable bucket seats with power lumbar, and all of the adjuster motors are directly controlled through the switch assemblies.

A51 Power Seats

Battery voltage is supplied to the power seat switch through the power seat circuit breaker. While the seat adjuster switches are in an inactive state the switch contacts are closed to the power seat switch ground circuit. When a power seat switch is pressed to an active state the switch contact is closed to the battery voltage supply circuit. Each seat adjuster motor is controlled by the power seat switch through 2 motor control circuits. The seat adjuster motors are bidirectional and the direction of adjuster motor rotation is determined by which of the adjuster motor control circuits is switched to battery voltage while the other remains grounded.

AR9 Front Passenger Seat

Battery voltage is supplied to the passenger seat module through the power seat circuit breaker. The passenger seat module supplies the seat adjuster switch assembly with a battery positive reference voltage. While the seat adjuster switches are in an inactive state the switch contacts are closed to the adjuster switch ground circuit. When a seat adjuster switch is pressed to an active state the switch contact is closed to the reference voltage circuit. Battery voltage on a switch signal circuit indicates to the seat module the switch status is active. Each seat adjuster motor is controlled by the seat module through 2 motor control circuits. While the seat adjuster motors are in an inactive state the motor control circuits are closed to ground circuit contacts within the seat module. The seat module operates the seat adjuster motors by switching one of a motor's control circuits to battery voltage. The seat adjuster motors are bidirectional and the direction of adjuster motor rotation is determined by which of the adjuster motor control circuits is switched to battery voltage while the other remains grounded.