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Symptom Chart: Seating - Memory

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Symptom Chart: Seating - Memory 

Condition Possible Sources Actions
No communication with the DSM Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
DSM
Refer to article 'Module Communications Network', Go to PINPOINT TEST O : THE DSM DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE SCAN TOOL .
The power seat moves but is noisy (squeals) when moving the seat horizontally Front seat motor cable INSTALL a new front seat motor cable. REFER to Front Seat Motor Cable .
The memory seat is inoperative, does not operate correctly - does not operate horizontally, vertically or recline Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Seat control switch
Horizontal seat track motor
Memory seat track assembly
DSM
GO to PINPOINT TEST I : The Memory Seat is Inoperative or Does Not Operate Correctly - Does Not Operate Horizontally, Vertically or Recline .
The memory seat does not operate correctly - does not operate using the memory set switch Wiring, terminals or connectors
Memory set switch
Missing status information - MS-CAN
Horizontal seat track motor
Memory seat track assembly
DSM
GO to PINPOINT TEST J : The Memory Seat Does Not Operate Correctly - Does Not Operate Using the Memory Set Switch .
The memory seat does not operate correctly - the seat moves in one-second intervals Wiring, terminals or connectors
Horizontal seat track motor
Memory seat track assembly
DSM
CARRY OUT the DSM self-test and retrieve any DTCs. Refer to Seating .
The memory seat does not operate correctly - the seat does not move to the correct memory position Wiring, terminals or connectors
Memory set switch
Horizontal seat track motor
Memory seat track assembly
DSM
CARRY OUT the DSM self-test and retrieve any DTCs. Refer to Seating .
The memory seat does not operate correctly - does not operate using the RKE feature Intelligent Access (IA) key is not correctly associated to a memory position
Wiring, terminals or connectors
DSM
BCM
VERIFY the RKE feature is operating correctly and is associated to a memory position. REFER to the Owner's Literature, REFER to Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems With Intelligent Access (IA) REMOTE MEMORY ACTIVATION (With Intelligent Access). CARRY OUT the DSM self-test and Refer to Seating .
Easy entry/easy exit is inoperative, does not operate correctly Easy entry/exit feature is not enabled
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Missing status information - MS-CAN
Key-in-ignition switch
DSM
GO to PINPOINT TEST K : Easy Entry, Easy Exit is Inoperative or Does Not Operate Correctly .