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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMESEATSPOWER SEAT SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESMEMORY SEAT FEATURE INOPERATIVE
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500
Memory Seat Feature Inoperative
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Memory Seat Feature Inoperative
Memory Seat Feature Inoperative
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Memory Seats Schematics | |||
| 1 | Did you review the Memory Seats Description and Operation? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Memory Seats Description and Operation |
| 2 | Operate the Memory Seat System. Does the system operate normally? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
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Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 12 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 11 |
| 5 | Using a test lamp connected to battery positive voltage, probe each Memory Seat Switch signal circuit at the Memory Seat Switch connector. Did the test lamp illuminate for any of the switch signal circuits? |
Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Using a test lamp connected to a good ground, probe each Memory Seat Switch signal circuit at the Memory Seat Switch connector. Did the test lamp illuminate for any of the switch signal circuits? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 7 |
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Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 15 |
| 8 | Connect a test lamp between the ignition 3 voltage at the Memory Seat Module connector and a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 16 |
| 9 | Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit at the Memory Seat Module connector and a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 17 |
| 10 | Connect a test lamp between the ground supply circuit at the Memory Seat Module connector and battery positive voltage. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 18 |
| 11 | Repair the open or poor connection in the A/T shift lock switch supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 23 | - |
| 12 | Repair the open or short to ground in the battery positive voltage circuit for the Memory Seat Switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 23 | - |
| 13 | Repair the short to ground in the Memory Seat Switch signal circuit to the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 23 | - |
| 14 | Repair the short to battery positive voltage in the Memory Seat Switch signal circuit to the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 23 | - |
| 15 | Repair the open in the Memory Seat Switch signal circuit to the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 23 | Go to Step 19 |
| 16 | Repair the open or short to ground in the ignition 3 voltage circuit to the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 23 | - |
| 17 | Repair the open or short to ground in the battery positive voltage circuit for the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 23 | - |
| 18 | Repair the open in the ground circuit for the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 23 | - |
| 19 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the Memory Seat Switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 23 | Go to Step 21 |
| 20 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 23 | Go to Step 22 |
| 21 | Replace the Memory Seat Switch. Refer to Front Seat Heater Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 23 | - |
| 22 | Replace the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Memory Seat Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 23 | - |
| 23 | Operate the Memory Seat System to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |
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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.