DTC B2192: Seat Forward Switch Shorted To Ground

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION DTC B2192: Seat Forward Switch Shorted To Ground
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  1. If power seats diagnostic system check has been performed, go to next step. If power seats diagnostic system check has not been performed, go to POWER SEATS DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
  2. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Select Seat Control Module (SCM) input display. Monitor SEAT FORWARD SWITCH status on scan tool. If scan tool indicates SEAT FORWARD SWITCH status as ACTIVE, go to next step. If scan tool does not indicate SEAT FORWARD SWITCH status as ACTIVE, go to step  7 .
  3. Disconnect power seat switch connector. Monitor SEAT FORWARD SWITCH status on scan tool. If scan tool indicates SEAT FORWARD SWITCH status as ACTIVE, go to next step. If scan tool does not indicate SEAT FORWARD SWITCH status as ACTIVE, go to step  5 .
  4. Check for short to ground in Gray wire between SCM and power seat switch. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . If problem is found, repair as necessary and go to step  9 . If circuit is okay, go to step  6 .
  5. Replace power seat switch. See POWER SEAT SWITCH  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to step  9 .
  6. Replace SCM. See LUMBAR PUMP/SEAT CONTROL MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to step  9 .
  7. Check power seat forward switch circuits for intermittents. If problem is found, repair as necessary and go to step  9 . If circuits are okay, go to next step.
  8. Turn ignition off. Reconnect all disconnected components. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, clear all DTCs. Wait 2 seconds. If DTC B2192 sets, go to step  6 . If DTC B2192 does not set, system is okay.
  9. Turn ignition off. Reconnect all disconnected components. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, clear all DTCs. Go to POWER SEATS DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
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