Reclining Motor
RECLINING MOTOR INSPECTION1. INSPECT RECLINING MOTOR OPERATION
Driver's Seat Side:
a. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, check that the motor turns clockwise.
b. Reverse the polarity, check that the motor turns counterclockwise.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
Passenger's Seat Side:
a. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2, and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, check that the motor turns clockwise.
b. Reverse the polarity. check that the motor turns counterclockwise.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
2. INSPECT PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION
Driver's Seat Side:
a. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2, the positive (+) lead from the ammeter to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to battery negative (-) terminal, recline the seat back to the most forward position.
b. Continue to apply voltage, check the current change to less than 1 ampere with 4 to 90 seconds.
c. Disconnect the lead form terminals.
d. After approximately 60 seconds later, connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, check that the seat back starts to fall backward.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
Passenger's Seat Side:
a. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery terminal 2, the positive (+) lead from the ammeter terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to battery negative (-) terminal, and recline the seat back to the most forward position.
b. Continue to apply voltage, check the current change to less than 1 ampere with 4 to 90 seconds.
c. Disconnect the lead from terminals.
d. After approximately 60 seconds later, connect the positive (+) lead from battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, check that the seat back starts to fall backward.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.