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Reclining Motor




RECLINING MOTOR

Description

- The reclining motor is installed to the seatback assembly.
- The reclining motor is activated with the driver seat control unit.
- The seatback is reclined forward/backward by changing the rotation direction of reclining motor.


Component Function Check


1. CHECK FUNCTION

1.Select "SEAT RECLINING"in "Active test" mode with CONSULT.
2.Check the reclining motor LH operation.





Is the operation of relevant parts normal?
YES- Inspection End.
NO- Perform diagnosis procedure. .


Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, [1][2]Electrical Diagrams.

1. CHECK RECLINING MOTOR POWER SUPPLY

1.Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
2.Perform "Active test" ("SEAT RECLINING") with CONSULT.
3.Check voltage between driver seat control unit harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Replace reclining motor. (Built in seatback assembly). Removal And Installation With Climate Controlled Seats.
NO- GO TO 2

2. CHECK RECLINING MOTOR CIRCUIT

1.Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.Disconnect driver seat control unit and reclining motor.
3.Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and reclining motor harness connector.





4.Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 3
NO- Repair or replace harness.

3. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Intermittent Incident.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Replace driver seat control unit. Service and Repair.
NO- Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.