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Sliding Motor Circuit 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 SEAT SLIDING MECHANISM 

    Check the following.

    • Operation malfunction caused by sliding rail deformation, pinched harness or other foreign materials
    • Operation malfunction caused by foreign materials adhered to the sliding motor LH or sliding rail connector rod
    • Operation malfunction and interference with other parts by poor installation

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Repair or replace the malfunctioning part and check again.

  2. CHECK FUNCTION 

    With CONSULT-II 

    Check operation with "SEAT SLIDE" in ACTIVE TEST.

    TEST ITEM DESCRIPTION

    Test item Description
    SEAT SLIDE The sliding motor is activated by receiving the drive signal.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    GO TO 3.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Sliding motor circuit is OK.

    NG: GO TO 3.

    Fig 1: Identifying CONSULT-II Display - ACTIVE TEST
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  3. CHECK SLIDING MOTOR CIRCUIT HARNESS CONTINUITY 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect driver seat control unit and sliding motor LH.
    3. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P3 terminals 35, 42 and sliding motor connector P4 terminals 4, 6.

      35 - 6 : Continuity should exist. 

      42 - 4 : Continuity should exist. 

    4. Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector P3 terminals 35, 42 and ground.

      35 - Ground : Continuity should not exist. 

      42 - Ground : Continuity should not exist. 

      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector P3 Terminals 35, 42 And Ground
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    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: Repair or replace harness.

  4. CHECK DRIVER SEAT CONTROL UNIT OUTPUT SIGNAL 
    1. Connect the driver seat control unit and sliding motor LH.
    2. Check voltage between driver seat control unit connector and ground.
      TERMINALS VOLTAGE REFERENCE

      Connector Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      P3 35 Ground Sliding switch ON (FORWARD operation) Battery voltage
      Other than above 0
      42 Sliding switch ON (BACKWARD operation) Battery voltage
      Other than above 0
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Driver Seat Control Unit Connector And Ground
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    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace sliding motor. Refer to "FRONT SEAT ".

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