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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1789 (POWER SEAT SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER SEAT INOPERATIVE (WITH MEMORY A45)CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Circuit/System Testing
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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Seat Adjuster Switch Circuit Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the seat adjuster switch.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal E and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the appropriate signal circuit listed below and the B+ circuit terminal E. Verify the scan tool seat switch parameter is Active.
- Front vertical upward switch terminal K
- Front vertical downward switch terminal J
- Rear vertical upward switch terminal H
- Rear vertical downward switch terminal G
- Horizontal forward switch terminal D
- Horizontal rearward switch terminal C
- Recline forward switch terminal F
- Recline rearward switch terminal A
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the seat adjuster switch.
Seat Motor Control Circuit Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the MSM.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal B and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ignition OFF, connect the X1 harness connector at the MSM and disconnect the X1 harness connector at the seat adjuster motor assembly.
- Connect a test lamp between the appropriate control circuits listed below:
- Seat horizontal motor terminal 3 and terminal 6
- Seat front vertical motor terminal 2 and terminal 5
- Seat rear vertical motor terminal 1 and terminal 4
- Ignition ON, command the appropriate seat motor in the Up/Down or Forward/Rearward directions with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON when commanding the up and down or forward and rearward states.
- If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test the control circuits for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal replace the MSM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the seat motor.
Recline Motor Control Circuit Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the recline motor.
- Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal A and control circuit terminal B.
- Ignition ON, command the Recline Forward/Rearward with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON when commanding the forward and rearward states.
- If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test the control circuits for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the MSM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the recline motor.
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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.