Test Q: Motor Operates But Seat Back Does Not Move

1993 Cadillac DeVille Base, 4D SedanSECTION Test Q: Motor Operates But Seat Back Does Not Move
TEST Q

Possible Cause Correction
Drive Cable Disconnected Or Broken Check Drive Cable & Correct, Replace If Broken; See HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL DRIVE CABLES (FISHER)Β  Or HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL MOTOR ASSEMBLY & DRIVE CABLE (HANCOCK)Β  Under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Damaged, Broken Or Inoperable Reclining Actuator Gearnut Check Reclining Actuator Gearnut, Replace If Damaged; See FRONT/REAR VERTICAL GEARNUT (FISHER)Β  Or FRONT & REAR VERTICAL JACKSCREW & GEARNUT (HANCOCK)Β  Under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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