Driver's Power Seat Switch Test

1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION Driver's Power Seat Switch Test

Remove driver's power seat switch. See DRIVER'S POWER SEAT SWITCHΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect driver's power seat switch 10-pin connector. See Fig 1. Using an ohmmeter, verify continuity is as specified in DRIVER'S POWER SEAT SWITCH CONTINUITYΒ  table. If switch fails any test, replace faulty switch.

Fig 1: Identifying Driver's Power Seat Switch Terminals
G96D06598Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
DRIVER'S POWER SEAT SWITCH CONTINUITY

Position Continuity Between Terminals
Slide Switch
Forward 6 & 8
Backward 6 & 9
Recline Switch
Forward 1 & 5
Backward 2 & 5
Front Up-Down Switch
Up 6 & 10
Down 6 & 7
Rear Up-Down Switch
Up 3 & 5
Down 4 & 5
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