Home Vehicle Interior Seat FRONT POWER SEAT CONTROL SYSTEM
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 J
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Seat
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000002RB2007X
Title: SEAT: FRONT POWER SEAT CONTROL SYSTEM: DESCRIPTION (2008 LX570)

Power Seat Position is not Memorized

DESCRIPTION

When the seat memory SET switch and a seat memory switch (seat memory switch 1, seat memory switch 2 or seat memory switch 3) are pressed simultaneously, the outer mirror control ECU commands the position control ECU and switch through CAN communication to record each position value.

WIRING DIAGRAM



INSPECTION PROCEDURE

NOTICE:

First perform the communication function inspections in How to Proceed with Troubleshooting to confirm that there are no CAN communication malfunctions before troubleshooting this symptom.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FRONT POWER SEAT CONTROL FUNCTION

(a) Check that each function of the power seat operates normally by using the front power seat switches.

OK:

Each function of power seat operates normally by using seat switches.

OK

2.

CHECK SEAT MEMORY SWITCH FUNCTION

(a) Perform a memory operation properly. Check that the buzzer sounds to indicate the completion of the memory operation.

NOTICE:

  • The seat position will not be recorded if the seat memory SET switch and 2 or more of the seat memory switches (for example, seat memory switch 1 and seat memory switch 2) are pressed simultaneously.
  • If a memorizing operation has failed, release all switches. The seat memory function does not operate unless the switches are released.

OK:

Seat memory switch function operates normally.

OK

3.

CHECK COMBINATION METER FUNCTION

(a) When the engine switch is on (IG) and the shift lever is in P, check that the combination meter shows that the shift lever is in P.

OK:

Meter shows that shift lever is in P.

OK

4.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (SEAT MEMORY SWITCH)

(a) Check the Data List for proper functioning of the seat memory switch.

Driver Seat

Tester Display

Measurement Item/Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

SET Switch

Seat memory SET switch signal / ON or OFF

ON: Seat memory SET switch on

OFF: Seat memory SET switch off

-

M1 Switch

Seat memory switch 1 signal / ON or OFF

ON: Seat memory switch 1 on

OFF: Seat memory switch 1 off

-

M2 Switch

Seat memory switch 2 signal / ON or OFF

ON: Seat memory switch 2 on

OFF: Seat memory switch 2 off

-

M3 Switch

Seat memory switch 3 signal / ON or OFF

ON: Seat memory switch 3 on

OFF: Seat memory switch 3 off

-

OK:

On the Techstream screen, each item changes between ON and OFF according to above chart.

OK

5.

INSPECT SEAT MEMORY SWITCH



(a) Remove the seat memory switch SEAT: SEAT MEMORY SWITCH: REMOVAL (2008 LX570) .

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

4 (M1) - 7 (E)

Seat memory switch 1 pressed

Below 1 Ω

2 (M2) - 7 (E)

Seat memory switch 2 pressed

Below 1 Ω

1 (M3) - 7 (E)

Seat memory switch 3 pressed

Below 1 Ω

5 (MRY) - 7 (E)

Seat memory SET switch pressed

Below 1 Ω

OK

6.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (OUTER MIRROR CONTROL ECU - SEAT MEMORY SWITCH)



(a) Disconnect the I18 ECU connector.

(b) Disconnect the X1 switch connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

I18-8 (M1) - X1-4 (M1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

I18-7 (M2) - X1-2 (M2)

Always

Below 1 Ω

I18-6 (M3) - X1-1 (M3)

Always

Below 1 Ω

I18-9 (MM) - X1-5 (MRY)

Always

Below 1 Ω

I18-10 (MSWE) - X1-7 (E)

Always

Below 1 Ω

I18-8 (M1) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

I18-7 (M2) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

I18-6 (M3) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

I18-9 (MM) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

I18-10 (MSWE) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

OK

7.

CHECK OUTER MIRROR CONTROL ECU (OPERATION)

(a) After replacing the outer mirror control ECU, check that the front power seat control functions operate normally using the front seat switches and seat memory switch.

OK:

Front power seat control functions operate normally.

OK