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2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD

Symptom Chart

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Symptom Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the driver seat module (DSM)
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry.
  • DSM.
  • DEPOWER the supplemental restraint system (SRS). REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM . If equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT driver seat side air bag C3226 and CONNECT restraint system diagnostic tool 418-133 to driver seat side air bag C3226. CONNECT the battery ground cable. CHECK DSM C341a pin 1, circuit 566 (DG) and C341c pin 9, circuit 956 (OG/LG) for greater than 10 volts; REPAIR as needed. CHECK DSM C341a pin 2, circuit 57 (BK) and C341c pin 10, circuit 875 (BK/LB) for less than 5 ohms; REPAIR as needed. If okay, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK . Once the repair is complete, DISCONNECT the battery. If equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the restraint system diagnostic tool and CONNECT the driver seat side air bag C3226. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  • No communication with the module - unable to carry out on-demand self test with the DSM
  • Fuse(s).
  • Circuitry.
  • DSM.
  • The driver power seat is inoperative (with power recliner)
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry.
  • Seat control switch.
  • The driver power seat is inoperative (without power recliner)
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry.
  • Seat control switch.
  • The passenger power seat is inoperative (with power recliner)
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry.
  • Seat control switch.
  • The passenger power seat is inoperative (without power recliner)
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry.
  • Seat control switch.
  • Seat track.
  • The driver power seat does not move horizontally/vertically/recline (with power recliner)
  • Circuitry.
  • Seat control switch.
  • Seat track.
  • The driver power seat does not move horizontally/vertically (without power recliner)
  • Circuitry.
  • Seat control switch.
  • Seat track.
  • The passenger power seat does not move horizontally/recline (with power recline)
  • Circuitry.
  • Seat control switch.
  • Seat track.
  • The power seat moves but is noisy
  • Seat track.
  • The power seat moves but is loose
  • Fastening hardware.
  • Seat track.
  • The power seat does not make full travel
  • Track obstruction.
  • Seat track.
  • The memory seat is inoperative
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry.
  • Seat control switch.
  • Seat track.
  • DSM.
  • The memory seat does not operate correctly - the seat moves in one-second intervals
  • Circuitry.
  • DSM.
  • The memory seat does not operate correctly - the seat does not move to the correct memory position
  • Circuitry.
  • Memory SET switch.
  • Seat track.
  • DSM.
  • The memory seat does not operate correctly - does not operate using the memory set switch
  • Circuitry.
  • Memory SET switch.
  • DSM.
  • The memory seat does not operate correctly - does not operate using the remote transmitter
  • Circuitry.
  • DSM.
  • Keyless entry transmitter.
  • The heated seat is inoperative
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry.
  • Heated seat element.
  • Heated seat module.
  • Electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) module.
  • The heated seat is inoperative
  • Fuse.
  • Heated seat element.
  • Heated seat module.
  • Electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) module.
  • Loose solder joint.
  • Pinched wire at torsion bar.
    NOTE: Vehicles built through 11/22/06, INSPECT the seat cushion wire harness for damage due to being trapped between the track torsion bar and cushion causing separation at the solder joint. If this concern is found, INSTALL a new seat cushion pad and reposition harness. If concern is not found, GO to the appropriate PINPOINT TEST .
  • For driver seat, GO to PINPOINT TEST M . For passenger seat, GO to PINPOINT TEST P .
  • The heated seat is inoperative - seat does heat but the heated seat indicator does not illuminate
  • Circuitry.
  • Heated seat module.
  • EATC module.
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