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2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Inspection and Verification
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the customer concern by operating the power seat, memory seat or climate controlled seat functions.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.VISUAL INSPECTION TABLE
Mechanical Electrical - Seat track
- Drive power seat fuse:
- Battery junction box (BJB) fuse 32 (30A)
- Passenger power seat fuse
- BJB fuse 21 (30A)
- Drive seat module (DSM) fuses:
- BJB fuse 32 (30A)
- Smart junction box (SJB) fuse 10 (7.5A)
- Heated seat module fuses:
- BJB fuse 22 (30A)
- SJB 19 (10A)
- Circuitry
- Memory SET switch
- Seat control switch
- Heated seat element (damaged seat coverings or foam pad)
- Heated seat module
- Power seat motor (seat track)
- Driver seat module (DSM)
- Electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) module
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- If the concern is with the power seat (non-memory seat) or climate controlled seat and the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and GO to SYMPTOM TABLE .
- If the concern is with the memory seat and the cause is not visually evident, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- check that the program card is correctly installed.
- check the connections to the vehicle.
- check the ignition switch position.
- If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the diagnostic tool manual.
- Carry out the diagnostic tool data link test. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
- CAN circuit fault; all electronic control units no response/not equipped, refer to COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
- No response/not equipped for DSM, refer to PINPOINT TEST I: THE DRIVER SEAT MODULE (DSM) DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL .
- System passed, retrieve and record the continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), clear the continuous DTCs and carry out self-test diagnostics for the DSM.
- If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to DRIVER SEAT MODULE (DSM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX .
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM TABLE .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.