Driver's Power Seat Motor Test

2013 Acura TL SH-AWD, Automatic TransSECTION Driver's Power Seat Motor Test
NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or servicing.
  1. Remove the driver's seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the connector from each power seat motor.
    NOTE:
    • For the recline motor, remove the seat-back cover (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT ).
    • All connectors are terminal side of male terminals.
      Fig 1: Identifying Slide, Rear And Front Up-Down And Recline Motors
      G08067616Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Test each motor by connecting power and ground according to the table. When the motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.
    Fig 2: Testing Slide Motor By Connecting Power And Ground According To Table
    G08067617Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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