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Motor Test

  1. Remove the driver's seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the power seat adjustment switch knobs and recline cover from the seat (see step 7 on SEAT-BACK/SEAT CUSHION ).
  3. Disconnect the 12P connector (A) from the power seat adjustment switch (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting 12P Connector From Power Seat Adjustment Switch
    G03691247Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Test each motor by applying battery voltage and body ground to the 12P connector terminals.

    Slide motor 

    Fig 2: Battery Voltage Description Table - Slide Motor
    G03691248Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Recline motor 

    Fig 3: Battery Voltage Description Table - Recline Motor
    G03691249Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Front up-down motor 

    Fig 4: Battery Voltage Description Table - Front Up-Down Motor
    G03691250Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Rear up-down motor 

    Fig 5: Battery Voltage Description Table - Rear Up-Down Motor
    G03691251Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, check for an open in the driver's seat wire harness and recline motor subharness. If the harness is OK, replace the motor.
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