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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2004GTO STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMESEATSSEAT SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER SEAT INOPERATIVE
2004 Pontiac GTO Standard
Power Seat Inoperative
2004 Pontiac GTO StandardSECTION Power Seat Inoperative
Power Seat Inoperative
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Power Seats Schematics (Pre VIN6G2VX12G74L253068) and Power Seats Schematics (Post VIN6G2VX12G74L253068) DEFINITION: This test is used by the technician to aid in the diagnosis of the seat power and ground circuits, if neither seat operates when either seat adjustment switch is operated. |
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| 1 | Did you review the Power Seats System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Power Seats System Description and Operation |
| 2 | Verify the fault is present. Does the system operate normally? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Check the battery voltage. Refer to Measuring Voltage
in Wiring Systems. Is the battery voltage more than 11.5 volts? |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Battery Inspection/Test in Engine Electrical |
| 4 | Check the battery voltage supply circuit to the seat modules with a test lamp connected to a known good ground. Refer to Measuring Voltage
in Wiring Systems. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Ensure all seat ground points are secure and have good contact with the vehicle structure. Are all the ground points secure to the vehicle with good contact? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 |
| 6 | Repair an open in the battery voltage supply circuit between the vehicle battery and the seat modules. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 7 | Repair and open in the seat module ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Tighten all ground points. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
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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.