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DTC B2655: Cushion Length Sensor Malfunction: Procedure
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (POWER SEAT MOTOR FUNCTION)
- Select the Active Test, use the Techstream to generate a control command, and then check the power seat motor function. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [09/2012 - ]
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Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note Cushion Length Seat cushion length operation FRONT / REAR - OK
Motor operates normally.
NG → See step 6
OK: Go to next step
- Select the Active Test, use the Techstream to generate a control command, and then check the power seat motor function. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [09/2012 - ]
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- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH LH - POWER SEAT MOTOR)
- Disconnect the e46 switch connector.
- Disconnect the e65 motor connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition e46-8 (PVCC) - e65-5 (VCC) Always Below 1 Ω e46-20 (SSRC) - e65-2 (O/P) Always Below 1 Ω e46-18 (SGND) - e65-6 (GND) Always Below 1 Ω e46-8 (PVCC) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher e46-20 (SSRC) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher e46-18 (SGND) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- Disconnect the e46 switch connector.
- CHECK FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY LH (POSITION CONTROL SENSOR)
- Disconnect the e65 motor connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition e65-5 (VCC) - e65-6 (GND) Cushion switch ON 7.2 to 8.8 V
NG → See step 8
OK: Go to next step
- Disconnect the e65 motor connector.
- CHECK FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY LH (POSITION CONTROL SENSOR)
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition e65-2 (O/P) - Body ground Cushion switch ON 0 to 8 V
NG → See step 9
OK: Go to next step
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- CHECK FOR DTC
- Clear the DTC. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2012 - ] .
- Recheck the DTC. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2012 - ]
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OK
DTC B2655 is not output.
NG → See step 10
OK → END (SYSTEM RETURNS TO NORMAL)
- INSPECT FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY LH (POSITION CONTROL SENSOR)
- Remove the front seat adjuster assembly LH (power seat motor assembly). Refer to REMOVAL [09/2012 - ] .
- Inspect the front seat adjuster assembly LH (power seat motor assembly). Refer to INSPECTION [09/2012 - ] .
NG → See step 11
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH LH - POWER SEAT MOTOR)
- Disconnect the e45 and e46 switch connectors.
- Disconnect the e65 motor connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition e46-10 (C+) - e65-3 (FWD) Always Below 1 Ω e45-4 (C-) - e65-4 (BACK) Always Below 1 Ω
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → See step 12
- Disconnect the e45 and e46 switch connectors.
- REPLACE FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH LH. Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2012 - ]
- REPLACE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY LH. Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2012 - ]
- REPLACE FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH LH. Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2012 - ]
- REPLACE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY LH. Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2012 - ]
- REPLACE FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH LH. Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2012 - ]
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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.
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