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Reclining Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. 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.

    MONITOR ITEM CONTENTS

    Monitor item [OPERATION or UNIT] Contents
    RECLN SW-FR "ON/OFF" ON/OFF status judged from the reclining switch (FR) signal is displayed.
    RECLIN SW-RR "ON/OFF" ON/OFF status judged from the reclining switch (RR) signal is displayed.
    Fig 1: Identifying CONSULT-II Display - DATA MONITOR
    G04903023

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check voltage between driver seat control unit connector and ground.
      TERMINALS VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Connector Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      P2 12 Ground Reclining switch ON (BACKWARD operation) 0
      Other than above Battery voltage
      27 Reclining switch ON (FORWARD operation) 0
      Other than above Battery voltage
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector And Ground
      G04903028

    OK or NG 

    OK: Reclining switch circuit is OK.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. 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 - 9 : Continuity should exist. 

      27 - 10 : Continuity should exist. 

    3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P2 terminals 12, 27 and ground.

      12 - Ground : Continuity should not exist. 

      27 - Ground : Continuity should not exist. 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Repair or replace harness.

    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector P2 Terminals 12, 27 And Ground
    G04903029
  3. RECLINING SWITCH INSPECTION 

    Check continuity between power seat switch LH as follows.

    TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE

    Terminal Condition Continuity
    9 3 Reclining switch ON (BACKWARD operation) Yes
    Other than above No
    10 Reclining switch ON (FORWARD operation) Yes
    Other than above No
    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Power Seat Switch LH Terminals
    G04903030

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace driver seat control unit. Refer to "FRONT SEAT ".

    NG: Replace power seat switch LH. Refer to "FRONT SEAT ".