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2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Memory Seat Switch Indicator Malfunction

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Memory Seat Switch Indicator Malfunction
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Memory Seat Switch Indicator Malfunction

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Door Control Module Schematics 
DEFINITION: The memory 1 or 2 select indicators are inoperative or always on.
1 Did you perform the Power Seat Systems Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Seat Systems 
2 Verify the fault is present.
Does the system operate normally?		 Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 Is the malfunctioning indicator always on? Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 Test the appropriate memory select indicator control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 11  Go to Step 9 
5
  1. Disconnect the LH door switch.
  2. Connect a test lamp from the battery positive voltage circuit terminal to the appropriate memory select indicator control circuit terminal in the door switch harness connector
  3. Install a scan tool.
  4. Display the LDCM special functions mirror test.
  5. Command the appropriate memory indicator ON.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 7  Go to Step 6 
6 Test the appropriate memory select indicator control circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 11  Go to Step 9 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the LH door switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 11  Go to Step 8 
8 Replace the LH door switch. Refer to Front Door Switch Replacement in Doors.
Is the repair complete?		 Go to Step 11  -
9 Inspect for poor connections at the LH door control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 11  Go to Step 10 
10 Replace the LH door control module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement in Doors.
Is the repair complete?		 Go to Step 11  -
11 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 System OK Go to Step 3 
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