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Inspection Procedure

  1. Check voltage between terminals +B and GND of Seat Position Control ECU connector. 

    PREPARATION: 

    Remove Seat Position Control ECU with connectors still connected.

    CHECK: 

    Measure voltage between terminals +B and GND of Seat Position Control ECU connector.

    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Terminals +B & GND Of Seat Position Control ECU Connector
    G02832115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Voltage: 10-14 V 

    OK: Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on problem symptom table (See  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ). 

    NG: Go to next step. 

  2. Check continuity between terminals GND of Seat Position Control ECU connector and body ground. 

    CHECK: 

    Measure resistance between terminals GND of Seat Position Control ECU connector and body ground.

    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals GND Of Seat Position Control ECU Connector & Body Ground
    G02832116Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Resistance: Continuity (below 1 Ω) 

    NG: Repair or replace harness or connector. 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  3. Check POWER SEAT fuse. 

    NG: Check for short in all the harness and components connected to the POWER SEAT fuse, and repair them (See attached wiring diagram). 

    OK: Check and repair harness or connector between Seat Position Control ECU and battery.