B1213

Symptoms

• Seat does not respond to adjustment commands
• Seat movement is intermittent
• The safety device trips when you try to move the seat

Causes

• Open or short circuit in wiring harness
• Seat motor malfunction
• Problems with the seat control unit
• Mechanical jamming of the adjustment mechanism
• Blown control circuit fuse

How to Fix

1. Check the condition of the seat circuit fuse
2. Diagnose the integrity of the wiring harness under the seat
3. Check the operation of the electric motor directly
4. Inspect the adjustment mechanism for damage
5. Test the seat control unit if equipped

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