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Pinpoint Tests

PINPOINT TEST G1391114p1 : Front seat fore/aft movement not functioning

G1391114t1 : Check for front seat forward-rearward seat motor operation
1
WARNING: Before work is carried out, make the air bag supplemental restraint system safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices section of this product.
Set ignition status to ' ON'.
2 From the switch pack, operate the front seat forward-rearward seat motor switch and listen for evidence of the motor operating.
- Does the motor operate?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1391114t2.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1391114t3.

G1391114t2 : Check front seat forward-rearward seat motor drive bar
1 Check front seat drive bar for correct installation and condition
- Is the front seat drive bar correctly installed and in a serviceable condition?

->Yes
Re-check for correct front seat forward-rearward movement. Remove seat to allow for further investigation if required.

->No
Correctly install front seat forward-rearward seat motor drive bar, or replace if required.

G1391114t3 : Check front seat forward-rearward seat motor

WARNING: When carrying out the following steps, stand clear of all moving parts and ensure link harness is routed accordingly.
1 Set ignition status to 'OFF'.
2 Disconnect front seat forward-rearward seat motor connector.
3
NOTE:
It may be that the seat has been driven to the limit of travel along the relevant axis, and when the link harness is connected, the seat will remain in the same position. If this is the case, a jolt may be felt from the motor. To confirm the motor operation, swap the link harness to alternate motor pin connections and the seat should travel in the opposite direction.
Using a locally made fused link harness and power supply, connect power and ground to forward-rearward seat motor.





- Does the motor operate?

->Yes
Using manufacturer approved diagnostic system, check for related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and carry out the repair operations specified. Alternatively, refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check front seat forward-rearward seat motor circuits.

->No
Replace front seat forward-rearward seat motor. Refer to relevant section of this product.

PINPOINT TEST G1391114p2 : Front seat excessive forward-rearward free play

G1391114t4 : Check front seat for excessive forward-rearward free play
1
WARNING: Before work is carried out, make the air bag supplemental restraint system safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices section of this product.
Check all accessible front seat frame fixings are installed and to the correct torque.
- Are all accessible front seat frame fixings installed and to the correct torque?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1391114t5.

->No
Install and tighten all accessible front seat frame fixings to correct torque and re-check for excessive free play.

G1391114t5 : Compare the front seat forward-rearward free play against a similar seat
1 Compare the front seat forward-rearward free play against a similar seat.
- Is the front seat forward-rearward free play excessive when compared to a similar seat?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1391114t6.

->No
The front seat frame is operating correctly. Submit Electronic Product Quality Report (EPQR) with any further query.

G1391114t6 : Check remaining front seat frame fixings
1 Remove front seat and/or any seat covers/trim to allow access to check remaining front seat frame fixings are all installed and to the correct torque.
- Are all remaining front seat frame fixings installed and to the correct torque?

->Yes
Replace front seat frame. Refer to the relevant section of this product.

->No
Install and tighten all remaining front seat frame fixings to correct torque and re-check for excessive free play.

PINPOINT TEST G1391114p3 : Front seat forward-rearward movement noisy

G1391114t7 : Compare front seat forward-rearward movement noise to other front seat
1
WARNING: Before work is carried out, make the air bag supplemental restraint system safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices section of this product.
Compare the front seat forward-rearward movement noise to other front seat.
- Is the front seat forward-rearward movement noise excessive when compared to other front seat?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1391114t8.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1391114t9.

G1391114t8 : Compare front seat forward-rearward movement noise to front seat in other vehicle
1 Compare the front seat forward-rearward movement noise to front seat in other vehicle.
- Is the front seat forward-rearward movement noise excessive when compared to front seat in other vehicle?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1391114t9.

->No
The front seat frame is operating correctly. Submit Electronic Product Quality Report (EPQR) with any further query.

G1391114t9 : Check for debris obstructing seat movement
1 Check for debris obstructing seat movement.
- Is the front seat forward-rearward movement obstructed by debris?

->Yes
Remove obstruction and re-check for noisy forward-rearward seat movement.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1391114t10.

G1391114t10 : Re-align front seat frame
1 Loosen front seat frame fixings.
2 Set ignition status to 'ON'.
3 Using the front seat switch pack drive the front seat fully forward then fully rearward.
4 Tighten front seat frame fixings to the correct torque.
5 Re-check for noisy seat movement.
- Is the front seat forward-rearward movement still noisy?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1391114t11.

->No
The front seat frame is now operating correctly.

G1391114t11 : Check front seat forward-rearward seat motor drive bar
1 Check front seat drive bar for correct installation and condition.
- Is the front seat drive bar correctly installed and in a serviceable condition?

->Yes
Replace front seat forward-rearward seat motor. Refer to relevant section of this product.

->No
Correctly install front seat forward-rearward seat motor drive bar, or replace if required.

PINPOINT TEST G1391114p4 : Front seat height, tilt and/or seat extension motor movement not functioning

G1391114t12 : Check front seat height, tilt or extension motor

WARNING: Before work is carried out, make the air bag supplemental restraint system safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices section of this product.

WARNING: When carrying out the following steps, stand clear of all moving parts and ensure link harness is routed accordingly.
1 Set ignition status to ' OFF'.
2 Disconnect front seat height, tilt or extension motor connector.
3
NOTE:
It may be that the seat has been driven to the limit of travel along the relevant axis, and when the link harness is connected, the seat will remain in the same position. If this is the case, a jolt may be felt from the motor. To confirm the motor operation, swap the link harness to alternate motor pin connections and the seat should travel in the opposite direction.
Using a locally made fused link harness and power supply, connect power and ground to relevant motor.





- Does the motor operate?

->Yes
Using manufacturer approved diagnostic system, check for related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and carry out the repair operations specified. Alternatively, refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check relevant motor circuits.

->No
Replace the relevant motor. Refer to relevant section of this product.

PINPOINT TEST G1391114p5 : Front seat height, tilt and/or extension movement noisy

G1391114t13 : Compare the height, tilt or extension movement noise with the other front seat
1
WARNING: Before work is carried out, make the air bag supplemental restraint system safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices section of this product.
Compare the front seat movement noise to other front seat.
- Is the front seat height, tilt or extension movement noise excessive when compared to other front seat?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1391114t14.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1391114t15.

G1391114t14 : Compare front seat height, tilt or extension movement noise to front seat in other vehicle
1 Compare the front seat height, tilt or extension movement noise to front seat in other vehicle.
- Is the front seat height, tilt or extension movement noise excessive when compared to front seat in other vehicle?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1391114t15.

->No
The front seat frame is operating correctly. Submit Electronic Product Quality Report (EPQR) with any further query.

G1391114t15 : Check for debris obstructing seat movement
1 Check for debris obstructing seat movement.
- Is the front seat height, tilt or extension movement obstructed by debris?

->Yes
Remove obstruction and re-check for noisy height, tilt or extension seat movement. If still noisy GO to Pinpoint Test G1006832t18.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1391114t16.

G1391114t16 : Check for height, tilt or extension movement mechanism lubrication
1 Check and apply manufacturer approved lubrication to seat height, tilt or extension movement mechanism and re-test for noise.
- Is the front seat height, tilt or extension noise still apparent?

->Yes
Replace the relevant motor. Refer to relevant section of this product.

->No
The front seat height, tilt or extension motor is operating correctly.

DTC Index
For a complete list of all diagnostic trouble codes that could be logged on this vehicle, please refer to Vehicle / A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ). For additional information, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index - DTC: Driver / Passenger Seat Module (DSM / PSM) Testing and Inspection