• HEADINGS
  • Component Location Index
    • 8-way Adjustable ('04-05 models)
    • 4-way Adjustable ('05-08 models)
  • Circuit Diagram
  • Power Seat Adjustment Switch Test/Replacement
    • Driver's Power Seat (8-way Adjustable) ('04-05 models)
    • Front Passenger's Power Seat (4-way Adjustable) ('05-08 models)
  • Motor Test
    • Driver's 8-way Adjustable Power Seat
    • Passenger's 4-way Adjustable Power Seat ('05-08 models)
• FIGURES
  • Fig. 1: Identifying Power Seats Component Location - 8-Way Adjustable ('04-05 Models)
  • Fig. 2: Identifying Power Seats Component Location - 4-Way Adjustable ('05-08 Models)
  • Fig. 3: Power Seats Circuit Diagram - 8-Way Adjustable ('04-05 Models)
  • Fig. 4: Power Seats Circuit Diagram - 4-Way Adjustable ('05-08 Models)
  • Fig. 5: Identifying Power Seat Adjustment Switch 12P Connector Terminal - Driver's Power Seat
  • Fig. 6: Checking For Continuity Between Terminals In Each Switch Position
  • Fig. 7: Identifying Power Seat Adjustment Switch 12P Connector Terminal - Front Passenger's Power Seat
  • Fig. 8: Checking For Continuity Between Terminals In Each Switch Position
  • Fig. 9: Identifying Power Seat Adjustment Switch 12P Connector Terminal
  • Fig. 10: Battery Voltage And Body Ground Connection Reference Chart (Slide Motor)
  • Fig. 11: Battery Voltage And Body Ground Connection Reference Chart (Recline Motor)
  • Fig. 12: Battery Voltage And Body Ground Connection Reference Chart (Front Up-Down Motor)
  • Fig. 13: Battery Voltage And Body Ground Connection Reference Chart (Rear Up-Down Motor)
  • Fig. 14: Identifying Power Seat Adjustment Switch 12P Connector Terminal
  • Fig. 15: Battery Voltage And Body Ground Connection Reference Chart (Slide Motor)
  • Fig. 16: Battery Voltage And Body Ground Connection Reference Chart (Recline Motor)
• TABLES

2004-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Power Seats - TSX

Component Location Index

8-way Adjustable ('04-05 models)

For the driver's power seat ('06-08 models), refer to the Driving Position Memory System (DPMS)

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

Fig. 1: Identifying Power Seats Component Location - 8-Way Adjustable ('04-05 Models)
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4-way Adjustable ('05-08 models)

Fig. 2: Identifying Power Seats Component Location - 4-Way Adjustable ('05-08 Models)
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Circuit Diagram

8-way Adjustable ('04-05 models)

Fig. 3: Power Seats Circuit Diagram - 8-Way Adjustable ('04-05 Models)
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4-way Adjustable ('05-08 models)

Fig. 4: Power Seats Circuit Diagram - 4-Way Adjustable ('05-08 Models)
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Power Seat Adjustment Switch Test/Replacement

Driver's Power Seat (8-way Adjustable) ('04-05 models)

1. Remove the power seat adjustment switch knobs (A) and recline cover from the driver's power seat (see FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY - DRIVER'S 8-WAY POWER ), then remove the two screws and the power seat adjustment switch.

   Fig. 5: Identifying Power Seat Adjustment Switch 12P Connector Terminal - Driver's Power Seat
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2. Disconnect the 12P connector from the power seat adjustment switch (B).
3. Reinstall the adjustment switch knobs to the switch.
4. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position.

   Fig. 6: Checking For Continuity Between Terminals In Each Switch Position
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5. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

Front Passenger's Power Seat (4-way Adjustable) ('05-08 models)

1. Remove the power seat adjustment switch knobs (A) and recline cover from the front passenger's power seat, then remove the two screws and the power seat switch.

   Fig. 7: Identifying Power Seat Adjustment Switch 12P Connector Terminal - Front Passenger's Power Seat
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2. Disconnect the 12P connector from the power seat adjustment switch (B).
3. Reinstall the adjustment switch knobs to the switch.
4. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position.

   Fig. 8: Checking For Continuity Between Terminals In Each Switch Position
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   No. 1,3, 5 and 9 terminals are not used.

5. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

Motor Test

Driver's 8-way Adjustable Power Seat

1. Remove the driver's seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Disconnect the 12P connector (A) from the power seat adjustment switch (B).

   Fig. 9: Identifying Power Seat Adjustment Switch 12P Connector Terminal
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3. Test each motor by applying battery voltage and body ground to the terminals.

   Slide motor

   Fig. 10: Battery Voltage And Body Ground Connection Reference Chart (Slide Motor)
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   Recline motor

   Fig. 11: Battery Voltage And Body Ground Connection Reference Chart (Recline Motor)
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   Front up-down motor

   Fig. 12: Battery Voltage And Body Ground Connection Reference Chart (Front Up-Down Motor)
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   Rear up-down motor

   Fig. 13: Battery Voltage And Body Ground Connection Reference Chart (Rear Up-Down Motor)
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4. If any motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, check for an open in the driver's seat wire harness between the 12P connector and each motor connector. If the harness is OK, replace the motor.

Passenger's 4-way Adjustable Power Seat ('05-08 models)

1. Remove the front passenger's seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Disconnect the 12P connector (A) from the power seat adjustment switch (B).

   Fig. 14: Identifying Power Seat Adjustment Switch 12P Connector Terminal
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3. Test each motor by applying battery voltage and body ground to the terminals.

   Slide motor

   Fig. 15: Battery Voltage And Body Ground Connection Reference Chart (Slide Motor)
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   Recline motor

   Fig. 16: Battery Voltage And Body Ground Connection Reference Chart (Recline Motor)
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4. If either motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, check for an open in the passenger's seat wire harness between the 12P connector and each motor connector. If the harness is OK, replace the motor.