Problem Symptoms Table

2009 Toyota Sienna XLE, FWDSECTION Problem Symptoms Table

HINT:

  • Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspect Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed.

    Replace parts as necessary.

  • Inspect the fuse and relays related to the system before inspecting the suspected areas below.

POWER REAR NO. 2 SEAT with STOWING FUNCTION 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

Symptom Suspected area See
No functions operate. 1. Power source circuit POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
2. Fold seat control ECU -
The folding-down function does not operate. 1. Park/Neutral position switch circuit PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CIRCUIT 
2. Back door courtesy switch circuit BACK DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CIRCUIT 
3. Lock switch circuit LOCK SWITCH CIRCUIT 
4. Reclining motor circuit RECLINING MOTOR CIRCUIT 
5. Fold seat switch circuit FOLD SEAT SWITCH CIRCUIT 
6. Folding motor circuit FOLDING MOTOR CIRCUIT 
7. Folding motor -
8. Fold seat control ECU -
The return function does not operate. 1. Park/Neutral position switch circuit PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CIRCUIT 
2. Back door courtesy switch circuit BACK DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CIRCUIT 
3. Reclining motor circuit RECLINING MOTOR CIRCUIT 
4. Folding motor circuit FOLDING MOTOR CIRCUIT 
5. Fold seat switch circuit FOLD SEAT SWITCH CIRCUIT 
6. Release actuator circuit RELEASE ACTUATOR CIRCUIT 
7. Folding motor -
8. Release actuator -
9. Fold seat control ECU -
The stowing function does not operate. 1. Park/Neutral position switch circuit PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CIRCUIT 
2. Back door courtesy switch circuit BACK DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CIRCUIT 
3. Reclining motor circuit RECLINING MOTOR CIRCUIT 
4. Folding motor circuit FOLDING MOTOR CIRCUIT 
5. Fold seat switch circuit FOLD SEAT SWITCH CIRCUIT 
6. Fold lock switch circuit FOLD LOCK SWITCH CIRCUIT 
7. Folding motor -
8. Fold seat control ECU -
The reclining function does not operate. 1. Lock switch circuit LOCK SWITCH CIRCUIT 
2. Reclining motor circuit RECLINING MOTOR CIRCUIT 
3. Rear power seat switch circuit REAR POWER SEAT SWITCH CIRCUIT 
4. Fold seat control ECU -
The indicator does not come on or blink. 1. Indicator circuit INDICATOR CIRCUIT 
2. Fold seat control ECU -
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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