Test D: Track Does Not Move Horizontally And/Or Vertically

1992 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.9 T, StandardSECTION Test D: Track Does Not Move Horizontally And/Or Vertically
  1. Operate power seat and verify condition. If power seat operation is okay, system is okay. If power seat operation is not okay, go to next step.
  2. Check power seat track drive cables for deflection when the switch is activated. If cables deflect, system is okay. If cables do not deflect, go to next step.
  3. Disconnect motor leads from harness. Check for voltage at power seat harness when switch is activated. Check fuse. If voltage is present, remove and replace track assembly. See SEAT TRACKΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Repeat step Β 1 . If no voltage is present, go to next step.
  4. Test power seat switch. See POWER SEAT SWITCHΒ  under COMPONENT TESTS. If switch is okay, go to next step. If switch is not okay, replace switch assembly. See SWITCHΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Repeat step Β 1 .
  5. Check power seat motor for tight ground connections. If ground connections are okay, check for damaged connectors, shorts or open circuit. Service as necessary. See WIRING DIAGRAMSΒ  . Repeat step Β 1 . If ground connections are loose, tighten ground connection and then repeat step Β 1 .
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