Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read Comfort Seat Wheel Module (CSWM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, erase CSWM DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for ten seconds, then start the engine.
- With the scan tool, read CSWM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE BCM FOR DTCS
- With the scan tool, read Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
Are there any BCM DTCs set?
Yes
- Repair the DTC(s) in the BCM. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
No
- Go To 2
- With the scan tool, read Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
- CHECK THE POWER SEAT RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the CSWM 24 pin connector.
- Remove the Power Seat Relay from the rear PDC.
- Measure the resistance of the Power Seat Relay Output circuit between the CSWM C connector and the Power Seat Relay connector.
Is the resistance above 2.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the Power Seat Relay Output Circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK THE POWER SEAT RELAY SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using a 12 volt test light connected to ground, check the Power Seat Relay Supply Circuit in the Power Seat Relay connector.NOTE:
The test light should illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Repair the Power Seat Relay Supply Circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE POWER SEAT RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Using a 12 volt test light connected to ground, check the Power Seat Relay Control Circuit in the Power Seat Relay connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Repair the Power Seat Relay Control Circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Using a 12 volt test light connected to ground, check the Power Seat Relay Control Circuit in the Power Seat Relay connector.
- CHECK THE POWER SEAT RELAY GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Using a 12 volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the Power Seat Relay Ground Circuit in the Power Seat Relay connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 7
No
- Repair the Power Seat Relay Ground Circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Using a 12 volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the Power Seat Relay Ground Circuit in the Power Seat Relay connector.
- CHECK DTCS WITH THE POWER SEAT RELAY REMOVED AND A JUMPER WIRE INSTALLED
- Turn the ignition off.
- Connect a jumper wire between the Power Seat Relay Ground Circuit and the Power Seat Relay Output Circuit.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase CSWM DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for ten seconds, then start the engine.
- With the scan tool, read CSWM DTCs.
Did DTC B101B-13-POWER SEAT RELAY - CIRCUIT OPEN return?
Yes
- Go To 8
No
- Replace the Power Seat Relay.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK RELATED WIRING AND HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Check the related component and module power supply and ground circuits.
- Disconnect the CSWM harness connector(s).
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Reconnect all harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded information along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions, operate the vehicle within the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read CSWM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the CSWM in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, COMFORT SEAT AND WHEEL (CSWM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.