MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Front Seats

501-10A Front Seats

2016 MustangReference 1,094 / 6,619HTML edition
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AF6 COMPARE OPERATION OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS

With the engine running, set both front seats to HIGH cool. Note the airflow exhausting from the driver seat cushion blower motor and compare it to the airflow exhausting from the driver seat cushion blower motor. Carry out a wiggle test of the wire harnesses between the SCME and the driver seat cushion blower motor while monitoring blower operation. The blower should operate consistently and not change speeds.

Is the airflow exhausting from the driver seat cushion blower motor comparable to the airflow exhausting from the driver seat cushion blower motor with no change in operation when carrying out the wiggle test?

Yes

GO to AF7

No

If the airflow exhausting from the driver seat cushion blower motor is not comparable to the airflow exhausting from the passenger seat cushion blower motor, GO to AF8 If the driver seat cushion blower motor blower operation changed while carrying out the wiggle test, IDENTIFY and REPAIR the wiring fault.

AF7 COMPARE OPERATION OF THE DRIVER AND DRIVER SEATS WHILE OCCUPIED

Note the airflow exhausting from the driver seat cushion blower motor with the driver seat occupied and compare it to the airflow exhausting from the passenger seat cushion blower motor with the passenger seat occupied.

Is the airflow exhausting from the driver seat cushion blower motor comparable to the airflow exhausting from the passenger seat cushion blower motor?

Yes

GO to AF16

No

INSTALL a new driver seat cushion foam pad.

AF8 CHECK THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION BLOWER FOR AN OBSTRUCTION OR RESTRICTED FILTER

Ignition OFF. Inspect the driver seat cushion blower motor assembly for an obstruction or for a restricted filter.

Is the blower motor obstructed or the filter restricted?

Yes

REMOVE the obstruction or INSTALL a new driver seat cushion blower motor. REFER to: Front Seat Cushion Blower Motor (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).

No

GO to AF9

AF9 CHECK THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION BLOWER SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures). Disconnect: Driver Side Airbag In-line C345. Disconnect: Passenger Side Airbag In-line C219. Disconnect: SCME C3265C. Disconnect: Driver Seat Cushion Blower Motor C3035. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C3265C-11

C3035-7

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to AF10

No

REPAIR the circuit. GO to AF22

AF10 CHECK THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION BLOWER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Ignition ON. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C3265C-15

Ground

Is any voltage present?

Yes

REPAIR the circuit. GO to AF22

No

GO to AF11

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