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Fiat Stilo Factory Service Manual (2001-2007)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Front seat sliding not working

Make
Fiat
Model
Stilo Factory Service Manual
Year
2001–2007
Section
Seats › Front seat sliding not working
Fault diagnosisFront seat sliding not working

FRONT SEAT SLIDING NOT WORKING

When the switch is pressed the lengthwise movement of the seat does not work.

Results of the tests
1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment and check for the following at the CAN:

  • inactive control units;
  • control unit errors;
  • control units with errors in CAN line
Continue to Step 2Presence of faultsContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment.
2CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Keep the Examiner diagnostic equipment connected and check for errors:

  • at the seat movement control switch;
  • at the seat movement operating relay.
Continue to Step 4Seat movement operating relay error.Continue to Step 8
Seat movement operating relay error.Continue to Step 3
3CHECKING ELECTRICAL CIRCUITAll OKProblems metOperation
Check continuity/insulation of the electrical connection between the seat movement operating relay and the driver's position node/passenger position node.Continue to Step 6Electrical connection interrupted or not insulated.Restore electrical connection continuity/insulation See E3076 ELECTRICALLY-ADJUSTABLE SEATS.
4CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the seat movement motor is working properly using active diagnosis.Continue to Step 8Seat movement motor not working.Continue to Step 5
5CHECKING ELECTRICAL CIRCUITAll OKProblems metOperation
Check continuity/insulation of the electrical connection between the seat movement operating relay and the driver's position node/passenger position node.Continue to Step 7Electrical connection interrupted or not insulated.Restore electrical connection continuity/insulation See E3076 ELECTRICALLY-ADJUSTABLE SEATS.
6CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsReplace the seat movment operating relay
7CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsReplace the seat movement motor
8CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persists

Replace:

  • if the driver's seat is involved: driver's position node
  • if the front passenger seat is involved: passegner position node

Parts & tools for this job For 2001 Fiat Stilo

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