Symptom Chart

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Symptom Chart
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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The power seat is inoperative
  • Smart junction box (SJB) fuse 9 (30A).
  • Circuitry.
  • Seat control switch.
  • The power seat moves but is noisy
  • Obstruction or foreign
  • Seat track.
  • The power seat moves but is loose
  • Fastening hardware.
  • Seat track.
  • The power seat does not make full travel
  • Seat track obstructed.
  • Seat track.
  • The power seat does not move horizontally/vertically
  • Circuitry.
  • Seat control switch.
  • The heated seat is inoperative
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry.
  • Heated seat relay.
  • Heated seat switch.
  • Seat does not heat but the heated seat indicator illuminates when pressed
  • Circuitry.
  • Heated seat switch.
  • Cushion heated seat element and bi-metallic thermostat.
  • Backrest heated seat element.
  • Seat does heat but the heated seat indicator does not illuminate when pressed
  • Circuitry.
  • Heated seat switch.
  • CHECK circuit 57 (BK) for an open. If no problem is found, INSTALL a new heated seat switch.
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