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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2000PARK AVENUE BASE, 3.8 1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMESEATSPOWER SEAT SYSTEMSYSTEM TESTSNOTES
2000 Buick Park Avenue Base, 3.8 1
System Tests: Notes
2000 Buick Park Avenue Base, 3.8 1SECTION Notes
SYMPTOM INDEX (WITHOUT MEMORY)
| Symptom | Perform Test |
|---|---|
| Power Seat Functions Inoperative On One Seat | 1 |
| Power Seat Does Not Move Forward Or Backward | 3 |
| Seat Does Not Tilt Forward | 5 |
| Seat Does Not Tilt Rearward | 7 |
| Seat Does Not Recline | 9 |
| Heated Seat Inoperative | 12 |
| Heated Seat Always On | 13 |
| Heated Seat Switch HI Indicator Inoperative | 14 |
| Heated Seat Switch LO Indicator Inoperative | 15 |
| Lumbar Support Inoperative | 16 |
| Lumbar Support Does Not Move Up Or Down | 18 |
| Lumbar Support Does Not Move In Or Out | 20 |
SYMPTOM INDEX (WITH MEMORY)
| Symptom | Perform Test |
|---|---|
| Power Seat Functions Inoperative On One Seat | 2 |
| Seat Does Not Move Forward/Rearward | 4 |
| Seat Does Not Tilt Forward | 6 |
| Seat Does Not Tilt Rearward | 8 |
| Seat Does Not Recline | 10 |
| Memory Recall Switch(es) Inoperative | 11 |
| Heated Seat Inoperative | 12 |
| Heated Seat Always On | 13 |
| Heated Seat Switch HI Indicator Inoperative | 14 |
| Heated Seat Switch LO Indicator Inoperative | 15 |
| Lumbar Support Inoperative | 17 |
| Lumbar Support Does Not Move Up Or Down | 19 |
| Lumbar Support Does Not Move In Or Out | 21 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.