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Left/Right Power Seat Does Not Move Forward Or Reverse

  1. Disconnect inoperative power seat switch connector. Connect self-powered test light between inoperative power seat forward/rearward motor harness terminal "D" (Tan wire) and ground. If test light glows, go to next step. If test light does not glow, check for open in Tan pigtail wire between inoperative power seat switch and power seat forward/rearward motor. If circuit is okay, replace power seat switch.
  2. Connect unpowered test light between inoperative power seat forward/rearward motor harness terminal "D" (Tan wire) and ground. Press power seat forward/reverse switch lever to forward position. If test light glows, go to next step. If test light does not glow, replace power seat switch.
  3. Connect self-powered test light between inoperative power seat forward/rearward motor harness terminal "C" (Light Green wire) and ground. If test light glows, go to next step. If test light does not glow, check for open in Light Green pigtail wire between inoperative power seat switch and power seat forward/rearward motor. If circuit is okay, replace power seat switch.
  4. Connect unpowered test light between inoperative power seat forward/rearward motor harness terminal "C" (Light Green wire) and ground. Press power seat forward/reverse switch lever to reverse position. If test light glows, check for open in pigtail wires between inoperative power seat switch and power seat forward/rearward motor. If circuits are okay, replace power seat forward/rearward motor. If test light does not glow, replace power seat switch.