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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1256 (POWER SEAT SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER SEAT INOPERATIVE (W/O MEMORY)CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2
Circuit/System Testing
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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Power Seat Switch Circuit Test
- Disconnect the harness connector at the power seat switch.
- Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ground circuit terminal B and B+.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, repair the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the listed B+ circuit terminal and ground.
- With AN3 terminal E
- Without AN3 terminal D
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, repair the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance or short to ground.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the power seat switch.
Lumbar Switch Circuit Test
- Disconnect the harness connector at the lumbar switch.
- Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ground circuit terminal E and B+.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, repair the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal G and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, repair the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance or short to ground.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the lumbar switch.
Seat Adjuster Circuit Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the seat adjuster assembly.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 ohm between the affected control circuit terminal listed and ground.
- Rear vertical terminal 1
- Front vertical terminal 2
- Horizontal terminal 3
- If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the power seat switch.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 ohm between the affected control circuit terminal listed and ground.
- Rear vertical terminal 4
- Front vertical terminal 5
- Horizontal terminal 6
- If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the power seat switch.
- Connect a test lamp between the affected control circuit terminals listed.
- Rear vertical terminal 1 to terminal 4
- Front vertical terminal 2 to terminal 5
- Horizontal terminal 3 to terminal 6
- Operate the affected switch in both directions. The test lamp should turn ON when the switch is pressed in both directions.
- If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test for a short to ground on either control circuit. If the circuits test normal, replace the power seat switch.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the seat adjuster.
Recliner Actuator Circuit Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the redline motor.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 ohm between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the power seat switch.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 ohm between the control circuit terminal B and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the power seat switch.
- Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal A and control circuit terminal B.
- Operate the recline switch in both directions. The test lamp should turn ON when the switch is pressed in both directions.
- If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test for a short to ground on either control circuit. If the circuits test normal, replace the power seat switch.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the recliner motor.
Lumbar Support Circuit Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the lumbar adjuster assembly.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 ohm between the affected control circuit terminal listed and ground.
- Vertical lumbar terminal A
- Horizontal lumbar terminal C
- If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If circuit tests normal, replace the lumbar switch.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 ohm between the affected control circuit terminal listed and ground.
- Vertical lumbar terminal B
- Horizontal lumbar terminal D
- If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If circuit tests normal, replace the lumbar switch.
- Connect a test lamp between affected control circuit terminals listed.
- Vertical lumbar terminal A to terminal B
- Horizontal lumbarterminal C to terminal D
- Operate the affected switch in both directions. The test lamp should turn ON when the switch is pressed in both directions.
- If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test for a short to ground on either control circuit. If the circuits test normal, replace the lumbar switch.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the lumbar support.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.