Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Seat Position Sensor: Description and Operation
Seat Track Position Sensor - Description
DESCRIPTION
The seat track position sensor (1) is a Hall Effect-type sensor. This sensor consists of a Hall Effect Integrated Circuit (IC) chip encased in potting
material within a cavity of the molded plastic sensor housing.
The sensor housing has an integral snap feature (3) and snaps into a stamped metal bracket located on the inboard side of one of the seat adjuster tracks
on the driver side front seat in vehicles manufactured for domestic markets, then is secured by a screw into a mounting boss (4) at one end of the sensor
housing. A molded connector receptacle (2) that is integral to the opposite end of the sensor housing from the mounting boss is connected to the vehicle
electrical system through a connector and take out of the body wire harness beneath the front seat cushion.
The seat track position sensor cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, the entire sensor must be replaced.
