Power Seat(S) Does Not Move Forward Or Rearward

1996 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D Utility, 6.5 SSECTION Power Seat(S) Does Not Move Forward Or Rearward
  1. Connect fused jumper wire between Dark Blue and Black wires at power seat switch connector. Momentarily connect another fused jumper wire between Tan and Orange wires at power seat switch connector. If motor does not move, go to next step. If motor moves, replace power seat switch.
  2. Connect fused jumper wire between Tan and Black wires at power seat switch connector. Momentarily connect another fused jumper wire between Dark Blue and Orange wires at power seat switch connector. If motor does not move, go to next step. If motor moves, replace power seat switch.
  3. Using Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM), check continuity of Dark Blue and Tan wires between power seat switch and forward/rearward motor. If continuity exists in both wires, replace forward/rearward motor. If continuity does not exist, repair open in Dark Blue and/or Tan wire.
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