Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Check Rear Lifting Motor Circuit
- CHECK REAR END SEAT LIFTING MECHANISM
Check the following.
- Operation malfunction caused by lifter mechanism deformation or pinched harness or other foreign materials
- Operation malfunction caused by foreign materials adhered to the lifter motor or lead screws
- Operation malfunction and interference with other parts by poor installation
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 2.
NG: Repair the malfunctioning part and check again.
- CHECK FUNCTION
With CONSULT-II
Check operation with "SEAT LIFTER RR" in ACTIVE TEST.
TEST ITEM DESCRIPTION TABLETest item Description SEAT LIFTER RR The rear end lifter motor is activated by receiving the drive signal. Without CONSULT-II
GO TO 3.
OK or NG
OK: Rear lifting motor check is OK.
NG: GO TO 3.
- CHECK REAR LIFTING HARNESS CONTINUITY
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect driver seat control unit connector and rear lifting motor connector.
- Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector B353 terminals 38, 39 and lifting motor connector B360 terminals 38, 39.
38 (L/Y) - 38 (L/Y): Continuity should exist .
39 (L) - 39 (L): Continuity should exist .
- Check continuity between driver seat control unit connector B353 terminals 38, 39 and ground.
38 (L/Y) - Ground: Continuity should not exist .
39 (L) - Ground: Continuity should not exist .
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 4.
NG: Repair or replace harness between driver seat control unit and rear lifting motor.
- CHECK DRIVER SEAT CONTROL UNIT OUTPUT SIGNAL
- Connect the driver seat control unit connector.
- Rear lifting switch operate, check voltage between driver seat control unit connector and ground.VOLTAGE CHECK TABLE
Connector Terminals (Wire color) Rear lifting switch condition Voltage (V) (Approx.) (+) (-) B353 38 (L/Y) Ground UP Battery voltage Other than above 0 39 (L) DOWN Battery voltage Other than above 0
OK or NG
OK: Replace rear lifting motor.
NG: Replace driver seat control unit.
NO RELATED
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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.