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.
1998 Oldsmobile RegencyFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Left Seat Does Not Manually Move In Any Direction
NOTE:
After repair or component replacement is completed, perform MEMORY SYSTEM CHECKΒ
under TROUBLE SHOOTING to verify system is functioning properly.
- Perform MEMORY SYSTEM CHECKΒ under TROUBLE SHOOTING. Go to next step.
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect fused jumper (20-amp) between ground and memory seat diagnostic connector. Memory seat/mirror module will chime once to indicate Mode 1 has been entered. Operate driver's seat switch in all directions. Memory seat/mirror module should chime once at each switch input. If any switch input does not cause a chime to sound, go to next step. If all switch inputs cause a chime to sound, go to LEFT SEAT DOES NOT MANUALLY MOVE IN ONE DIRECTIONΒ and diagnose each suspect switch individually.
- Disconnect left seat switch connector. Using DVOM, check voltage between left seat switch harness connector terminal "H" (Orange wire) and ground. If 10-15 volts exists, go to next step. If 10-15 volts does not exist, go to step 6).
- Check voltage between left seat switch harness connector terminals "H" (Orange wire) and "G" (Black wire). If 10-15 volts exists, go to next step. If 10-15 volts does not exist, go to step 7).
- Replace left seat switch.
- Repair open or short to ground in Orange wire between left seat switch and instrument panel fuse block.
- Repair open in Black wire between left seat switch and ground.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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