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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014OUTBACK 2.5I, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMESEATSSEAT SYSTEM - SEATSPOWER SEAT SYSTEMINSPECTIONIT DOES NOT FUNCTION WITH MANUAL OPERATION (WITH MEMORY)
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard Trans

It Does Not Function With Manual Operation (With Memory)

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION It Does Not Function With Manual Operation (With Memory)
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK SEAT FUNCTIONS. 
Operate each power seat switch and check that each power seat function operates normally.		 Does all function fail to operate? Go to step 2  . Check the motor which does not operate. < Ref. to SOME MOTORS DO NOT OPERATE (WITH MEMORY) , INSPECTION, Power Seat System. >
2 CHECK FUSE. 
Check the power seat fuse inside the fuse box.		 Is the fuse blown out? Replace the appropriate fuse. Go to step 3  .
3 CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT. 
  1. Disconnect the power seat control module connector.
  2. Measure the voltage between harness connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (R388) No. 10 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

    (R389) No. 8 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

    (R389) No. 3 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

 Is the voltage 10 V or more? Go to step 4  . Check body harness.
4 CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT. 
Measure the resistance between power seat control module harness connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal 
(R389) No. 14 - Chassis ground: 
(R389) No. 12 - Chassis ground: 		 Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Go to step 5  . Check body harness.
5 CHECK IGNITION CIRCUIT. 
Measure the voltage between harness connector and chassis ground while turning the ignition switch to ON.
Connector & terminal 
(R388) No. 11 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 		 Is the voltage 10 V or more? Go to step 6  . Check body harness.
6 CHECK TRANSMISSION CIRCUITS. 
Measure the resistance between harness connector and chassis ground under the following condition.
  • AT/CVT model: Shift the select lever to "P" position.
  • MT model: Pull parking brake lever.

    Connector & terminal 

    (R388) No. 12 - Chassis ground: 

 Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Go to step 7  . Check body harness.
7 CHECK SWITCH. 
  1. Disconnect the connector of power seat switch assembly.
  2. Measure the resistance between connector terminals when moving the switch to reclining forward and reclining backward. < Ref. to CHECK POWER SEAT SWITCH , INSPECTION, Power Seat System. >
 Is there any problem on the inspection result? Replace the power seat control module. Replace the power seat switch assembly.
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