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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1996SABLE LS, 4D SEDAN, 3.0 SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTSEATSPOWER SEAT SYSTEMTESTINGPINPOINT TEST E - IMPROPER UP/DOWN TILT OPERATION
1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S
Pinpoint Test E - Improper Up/Down Tilt Operation
1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 SSECTION Pinpoint Test E - Improper Up/Down Tilt Operation
- Operation Check - Unplug seat motor connector. Connect jumper wire to battery voltage. Connect a second jumper wire to ground. Connect jumper leads to pins No. 1 and 4 of seat motor connector. See Figure . See POWER SEAT SWITCH CONNECTOR PIN ID table. Observe seat operation. Reverse leads. Seat should move in opposite direction.
- Repeat test on pins No. 2 and 6. Observe motor operation. Reverse leads. Seat should move in opposite direction. If seat does not operate as specified, replace motor assembly. If seat operates correctly, go to next step.NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with separate front power seats, repeat operation check procedure on passenger's seat.
- Circuit Check - Reconnect power seat motor connector. Unplug power seat switch connector. Connect a jumper wire to battery voltage. Connect a second jumper wire to ground. Connect jumper leads to pins No. 1 and 4 of seat switch connector. See Figure or Figure . See appropriate POWER SEAT SWITCH CONNECTOR PIN ID table. Observe seat operation. Reverse leads. Seat should move in opposite direction.
- Repeat test on pins No. 2 and 6. If seat operates properly, replace switch and retest system. If seat does not operate properly, repair suspect circuit. Reconnect power seat switch. Retest system.
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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.