Driver's Power Seat Motor Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Honda Accord, 2011 Honda Accord, 2010 Honda Accord, 2009 Honda Accord, and 2008 Honda Accord. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations 4-door (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), 2-door (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or servicing.

Remove the driver's seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the 6P or 5P connector from each power seat motor.
NOTE:
- For the recline motor, remove the seat-back cover.
  - 4-door (see 2-DOOR )
  - 2-door (see 4-DOOR )
- The illustration shows 4-door model.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Seat Motor Connectors Terminals
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Test each motor by connecting power and ground according to the table. When the motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.

Fig 2: Motor Continuity Chart
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace:
- Slide motor (see FRONT SEAT SLIDE MOTOR REPLACEMENT )
- Front up-down motor (see FRONT SEAT FRAME REPLACEMENT - DRIVER'S SEAT )
- Rear up-down motor (see FRONT SEAT FRAME REPLACEMENT - DRIVER'S SEAT )
- Recline motor (see FRONT SEAT RECLINE MOTOR REPLACEMENT )
  NOTE: The front and rear up-down motors are part of the seat frame.