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All Function Fails To Operate (Driver's Seat, Without Memory)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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1 CHECK SEAT FUNCTIONS. 
Operate each power seat switch and check that each power seat function operates normally.
Does all function fails to operate? Go to step 2  . Check the motor which does not operate. Refer to SOME OF THE MOTORS DO NOT OPERATE (DRIVER'S SEAT, WITHOUT 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 connector of power seat switch assembly.
  2. Measure the voltage between harness connector and chassis ground.

Connector & terminal 
(R190) No. 7 - 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 switch harness connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal 
(R190) No. 8 - Chassis ground: 
Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Replace the power seat switch assembly. Check body harness.