Malfunction Of Reclining Operation

1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the power seat switch connector.
3. Measure the resistance between connector terminals when moving the switch to reclining forward and reclining backward. Ref. to SEATS>POWER SEAT>INSPECTION>POWER SEAT SWITCH .

Is the inspection result normal?

Yes:  Go to  2.

No:  Replace the power seat switch assembly. Ref. to SEATS>POWER SEAT .

1. Disconnect the reclining motor connector.
2. Measure the resistance between power seat switch connector and reclining motor connector.

   Connector & terminal 

   Except for RECARO® seat 

   (St52) No. 3 - (St64) No. 6: 

   (St52) No. 8 - (St64) No. 4: 

   RECARO® seat 

   (St52) No. 10 - (St64) No. 6: 

   (St52) No. 5 - (St64) No. 4: 

Is the resistance less than 10 Ω?

Yes:  Go to  3.

No:  Check power seat harness.

1. Connect the power seat switch connector and reclining motor connector.
2. Apply battery voltage to the reclining motor and check the motor rotation.

   Connector & terminal 

   (St64) No. 6 (+) - (St64) No. 4 (-): 

   (St64) No. 4 (+) - (St64) No. 6 (-): 

Does the motor rotate normally?

Yes:  Check for temporary poor contact or mechanical trouble in reclining hinge.

No:  Reclining motor problem. Replace the backrest frame assembly.