Reclining Switch Inspection

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CHECK FUNCTION

With CONSULT-II

With "RECLN SW-FR, RECLN SW-RR" on the DATA MONITOR, operate the reclining switch to check ON/OFF operation.

RECLINING SWITCH OPERATION REFERENCE

Monitor item [OPERATION or UNIT]		Contents
RECLN SW-FR	"ON/OFF"	ON/OFF status judged from the reclining switch (FR) signal is displayed.
RECLN SW -RR	"ON/OFF"	ON/OFF status judged from the reclining switch (RR) signal is displayed.

Fig 1: CONSULT-II - Identifying "RECLN SW-FR" And "RECLN SW-RR" on DATA MONITOR

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Without CONSULT-II

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Check voltage between driver seat control unit connector and ground.

Fig 2: Driver Seat Control Unit Connector P2 Terminal 12 And 27 Voltage Specifications

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OK or NG

OK: Reclining switch circuit is OK.
NG: GO TO 2.

Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector And Ground
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CHECK RECLINING SWITCH CIRCUIT HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Disconnect driver seat control unit and power seat switch LH.
2. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P2 terminals 12, 27 and power seat switch LH connector P8 terminals 9, 10.
  - 12 (O/B) - 9 (O/B): Continuity should exist.
  - 27 (G/B) - 10 (G/B): Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P2 terminals 12, 27 and ground.
  - 12 (O/B) - Ground: Continuity should not exist.
  - 27 (G/B) - Ground: Continuity should not exist.
    
    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector P2 Terminals 12, 27 And Power Seat Switch LH Connector P8 Terminals 9 And 10
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OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 3.
- NG: Repair or replace harness.
RECLINING SWITCH INSPECTION
Check continuity between power seat switch LH as follows.

Fig 5: Power Seat Switch LH Connector P8 Terminals 9, 10 And 3 Continuity Specifications
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OK or NG
- OK: Check the condition of the harness and connector.
- NG: Replace power seat switch LH.
  
  Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between Power Seat Switch LH Terminals
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