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Checking Ground Terminals, Power Seats






Checking ground points

Connecting test box
Connect test box, as described in Connecting the breakout box, power seat module (PSM) Connecting the Breakout Box, Power Seat Module (PSM).

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Continue - Checking ground points

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Checking ground points








- Ignition off.
- Control unit disconnected.
- Switch off all battery loadings such as courtesy lighting and radio.
Connect an ohmmeter between the battery negative lead and 14 on the test box.
The ohmmeter should display 0(.

Additional information
- For information on signals, see Signal specification, Power seat module Signal Specification, Power Seat Module (PSM).









Is the value OK?

Yes - Fault Found

No - contact resistance and oxidation

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Checking for open circuits, contact resistance and oxidation
Check the ground points 53/500, 53/501, 53/510 and 53/511 for an open circuit, as described in Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults and for contact resistance and oxidation, as described in Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults.

Additional information
- For information on ground points, see Service Handbook, Section 3, Wiring Diagram.





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Continue - Verification

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Verification








- Ignition off.
- Control unit disconnected.
- Switch off all battery loadings such as courtesy lighting and radio.
Connect an ohmmeter between the battery negative terminal and power seat module (PSM) ground wires on the test box ( 2A and 4B).

Additional information
- For information on signals, see Signal specification, Power seat module Signal Specification, Power Seat Module (PSM).









Is the value OK?

Yes - Fault Found

No - Trouble-shooting information

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Trouble-shooting information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

No - Attempt New Test

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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

Attempt New Test - Connecting test box

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