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Pinpoint Test E: The Power Seat Does Not Make Full Travel




Seats

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test E: The Power Seat Does Not Make Full Travel

Normal Operation

The power seat should travel fully horizontal (forward/rearward) and vertical (front up/down and rear up/down).

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Seat track obstruction
- Seat track



PINPOINT TEST E: THE POWER SEAT DOES NOT MAKE FULL TRAVEL

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

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E1 CHECK FOR AN OBSTRUCTION IN THE SEAT TRACK


- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures of Air Bag Systems.
- Remove the affected seat. Refer to Seat - Front Seat - Front.
- Is the seat track free from obstruction?

Yes
IDENTIFY the cause and REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.

REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Air Bag Systems.

No
REMOVE the obstruction(s) from the track(s). TEST the system for normal operation.

REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Air Bag Systems.

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