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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002AVALANCHE 2500, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMESEATSPOWER SEAT SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER SEAT DOES NOT RECLINE (W/O MEMORY)
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, RWD

Power Seat Does Not Recline (w/o Memory)

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, RWDSECTION Power Seat Does Not Recline (w/o Memory)
Power Seat Does Not Recline (w/o Memory)

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Power Seats Schematics 
IMPORTANT: This table assumes that all mechanical linkage and drivers are free from obstruction and not binding.
1 Did you review the Power Seats System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? Go to Step 2  Go to Symptoms - Seats 
2 Operate the power seat in all directions.
Does the system operate normally?		 Go to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Disconnect the recline motor connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the recline motor control circuit terminals in the harness connector.
  3. Operate the recline adjuster switch in both directions.
Does the test lamp illuminate when the switch is activated in both directions?		 Go to Step 6  Go to Step 4 
4 Test the recline motor control circuits for a open or short to ground. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING and WIRING REPAIRS .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 9  Go to Step 5 
5 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the power seat switch. Refer to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS and to CONNECTOR REPAIRS .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 9  Go to Step 8 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the recline motor. Refer to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS and to CONNECTOR REPAIRS .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 9  Go to Step 7 
7 Replace the recline adjuster motor. Refer to Seat Adjuster Motor Replacement - Front .
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 9  -
8 Replace the power seat switch. Refer to Seat Switch Replacement - Power .
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 9  -
9 Operate the system to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 System OK Go to Step 2 
RENDER: 1.0x

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