Switch Continuity Tests

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Switch Continuity Tests
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn ignition off. Remove seat. See POWER SEATΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect 10-pin electrical harness connector from power seat control switch. Remove power seat control switch. Check continuity between specified terminals of power seat control switch. See POWER SEAT CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY TESTΒ  table. Replace power seat control switch if continuity does not exist between specified terminals.

POWER SEAT CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST

Switch Position Continuity Between Switch Terminal Nos. (1)
Driver Seat With Driving Position Memory
Slide Function
Forward 4 & 9
Rearward 4 & 6
Front Vertical Function
Up 4 & 10
Down 4 & 5
Rear Vertical Function (Seat Lift Function)
Up 4 & 7
Down 4 & 8
Recline Function
Forward 4 & 3
Rearward 4 & 2
Driver Seat Without Driving Position Memory
Slide Function
Forward 1 & 9; 4 & 6
Off 4 & 6; 4 & 9
Rearward 1 & 6; 4 & 9
Front Vertical Function
Up 1 & 10; 4 & 5
Off 4 & 5; 4 & 10
Down 1 & 5; 4 & 10
Rear Vertical Function (Seat Lift Function)
Up 1 & 7; 4 & 8
Off 4 & 7; 4 & 8
Down 1 & 8; 4 & 7
Recline Function
Forward 1 & 3; 2 & 4
Off 2 & 4; 3 & 4
Rearward 1 & 2; 3 & 4
Passenger Seat
Slide Function
Forward 1 & 9; 4 & 6
Off 4 & 6; 4 & 9
Rearward 1 & 6; 4 & 9
Rear Vertical Function (Seat Lift Function)
Up 1 & 8; 4 & 7
Off 4 & 7; 4 & 8
Down 1 & 7; 4 & 8
Recline Function
Forward 1 & 3; 2 & 4
Off 2 & 4; 3 & 4
Rearward 1 & 2; 3 & 4
(1) See Fig 1
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Fig 1: Identifying Power Seat Control Switch Terminals
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