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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

High Resistance

Open

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

B+, MSM Terminal 2 X3

2

2

2

--

--

B+, MSM Terminal 5 X3

1

1

1

--

--

B+, Lumbar Massage Switch

4

3

3

--

--

B+, Lumbar Switch

4

1, 2

1, 2

--

--

Driver Seat Lumbar Down Switch Signal

4

2

2

--

--

Driver Seat Lumbar Up Switch Signal

4

2

2

--

--

Driver Seat Lumbar Forward Switch Signal

4

1

1

--

--

Driver Seat Lumbar Rearward Switch Signal

4

1

1

--

--

Lumbar Massage Switch Signal

4

3

3

--

--

Passenger Seat Lumbar Down Switch Signal

4

2

2

--

--

Passenger Seat Lumbar Up Switch Signal

4

2

2

--

--

Driver Seat Lumbar Motor Forward Control

B3920 02

B1335 0B

1

B3920 01

B1335 42, B1335 4B, B1850 5A

Driver Seat Lumbar Motor Rearward Control

B3920 02

B1335 0B

1

B3920 01

B1335 42, B1335 4B, B1850 5A

Driver Seat Lumbar Motor Down Control

B3921 02

B1340 0B

2, 3

B3921 01

B1340 42, B1340 4B, B1860 5A

Driver Seat Lumbar Motor Up Control

B3921 02

B1340 0B

2, 3

B3921 01

B1340 42, B1340 4B, B1860 5A

Passenger Seat Lumbar Motor Down Control

B3921 02

B1340 0B

2, 3

B3921 01

B1340 42, B1340 4B

Passenger Seat Lumbar Motor Up Control

B3921 02

B1340 0B

2, 3

B3921 01

B1340 42, B1340 4B

1. Driver seat lumbar horizontal motor inoperative

2. Driver and front passenger seat lumbar vertical motor inoperative

3. Lumbar massage inoperative

4. Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Low Speed GMLAN Device

Circuit/System Description

Battery voltage is supplied to the driver seat and front passenger seat lumbar massage switches from the memory seat module (MSM). When the lumbar massage switch is pressed, battery voltage is applied through the switch contacts and the lumbar massage signal circuit to the MSM. The MSM then cycles battery voltage and ground through the lumbar vertical motor control circuits to the lumbar vertical motor for 10 minutes or until the massage function is canceled. The MSM supplies the lumbar vertical position sensor with a 5-volt reference and low reference circuits. When the motor rotates, the resistance of the potentiometer varies changing the voltage of the lumbar vertical position sensor signal to the MSM.

Diagnostic Aids

The memory seat module is referenced in the Tech 2 as the Driver Position Module.

Reference Information

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Memory Seats Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition ON, verify that all manual seat lumbar functions operate when being controlled by the seat lumbar switches.
  2. If all manual seat lumbar functions do not operate, refer to Lumbar Support Inoperative.
  3. Ignition ON, observe the appropriate scan tool Massage Switch parameter while pressing the appropriate lumbar massage switch. The reading should change between Inactive and Active.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate lumbar massage switch.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal C and ground.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal C and the signal circuit terminal A. Verify the Massage Switch parameter is Active.
  5. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
  6. If all circuits tests normal, replace the lumbar massage switch.

Component Testing

Lumbar Massage Switch

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the lumbar massage switch.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal A and the B+ terminal C with the switch in the open position.
  3. If not the specified value, replace the lumbar massage switch.
  4. Test for less than 1 ohm between the signal terminal A and the B+ terminal C with the switch in the closed position.
  5. If greater than the specified range, replace the lumbar massage switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Front Seat Lumbar Control Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for MSM replacement, setup, and programming