Drivers Side 6-Way Power Seat Inoperative And Blows Fuse (00-T-30)

DRIVERS SIDE 6-WAY POWER SEAT INOPERATIVE AND BLOWS FUSE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SUBJECT

Driver's Side Way Power Seat Inoperative and 20A Power Seat Fuse Open in Right Instrument Panel Fuse Block (RIPFB) (Repair Damaged Wires Within Seat Assembly).

MODELS AFFECTED

All 2000 Saturn L-Series Sedans and Wagons equipped with way power driver's seat (RPO AG1).

CONDITION

Some customers may comment that the driver's side way power seat functions are inoperative.

CAUSE

This condition may be caused by chafing of the power seat harness within the seat assembly.

CORRECTION

After all appropriate diagnostic steps have been followed, refer to the following procedure to identify and repair damaged wires.

PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove driver's side seat. (Refer to "Front Seat" removal procedure in the Seats section of the 2000 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.)
3. Inspect the power seat wire harness where attached to the seat frame with metal edge clips. The clips may damage the wires leading to the recliner motor. See Fig 1 .
   • If no wire damage is present in this location proceed to step 4.
   • If wire damage is present refer to wire repair procedure in this bulletin.
   Fig 1: Power Seat Wire Harness

   
4. Remove inner recliner cover fasteners and remove cover. See Fig 2 .
   Fig 2: Inner Recliner Cover

   
5. Inspect the following area for wire damage. See Fig 3 .
   • If wire damage is present refer to wire repair procedure in this bulletin.
   • If no wire damage is present proceed to step 6.
   Fig 3: Inner Recliner Wire/Connector

   
6. Remove seat back cover. (Refer to "Front Seat Back Frame/Pad/Cover" removal procedure in the Seats section of the 2000 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.)
7. Inspect for wire damage in the following area. See Fig 4 .
   • If wire damage is present and vehicle VIN is YY605292 or before proceed to step 8.
   • If wire damage is present and vehicle VIN is YY605293 or later skip to wire repair procedure in this bulletin.
   • If no wire damage is present. (Refer to "Diagnostics" in the Seats section of the 2000 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.)
     Fig 4: Seat Back Wire Damage

     
8. Inspect weld for the recliner motor mount bushing to seat frame. See Fig 5 .
   • If weld is broken seat back frame replacement is necessary. (Refer to "Front Seat Back Frame/Pad/Cover" removal procedure in the Seats section of the 2000 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.)
   • If weld is intact continue to wire repair procedure in this bulletin.
   Fig 5: Recliner Motor Mount

   
9. Cut damaged wire(s) at location of chafe or pinch.
10. Remove insulation from both ends of cut wire. Recommended strip length is 9.5 mm (3/8 in.). Caution must be used when stripping wire to prevent cutting wire strands. Locate new splice a minimum of 40 mm (1.5 in.) from other splices. See Fig 6 .
    Fig 6: Stripping/Splicing Wires