Circuit/System Testing

2018 Chevrolet Sonic Premier, 4D Sedan, Standard TransSECTION Circuit/System Testing

Seat Adjuster Switch Circuit Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S64D Seat Adjuster Switch - Driver.
  2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
    • If 10 Ω or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
    • Go to next step: If less than 10 Ω 
  3. Ignition ON.
  4. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal D and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate 
    1. Ignition OFF
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the B+ circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the B+ circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp illuminates 
  5. Test or replace the S64D Seat Adjuster Switch - Driver.

Seat Motor Circuit Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate seat motor listed below:
    • M51D Seat Horizontal Motor - Driver
    • M50D Seat Front Vertical Motor - Driver
    • M55D Seat Rear Vertical Motor - Driver
  2. Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal 1 and control circuit terminal 3, ignition ON.
  3. Verify the test lamp illuminates when commanding the seat motor Up and Down or Forward and Rearward using the seat adjuster switch.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate during either of the commands 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S64D Seat Adjuster Switch - Driver.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between each control circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in each control circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, test or replace the S64D Seat Adjuster Switch - Driver.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp illuminates during each of the commands 
  4. Test or replace the seat motor.
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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.
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