Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Body Electrical System

Power Seat Motor Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
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Inspection

Power seat motor
  1. Disconnect the connectors for each motor. A: Front height motor B: Slide motor C: Rear height motor D: Recline motor E: Lumbar support motor
  2. Connect the battery directly to the motor terminals and check that the motors operate smoothly.
  3. Reverse the connections and check that the motor rotates in the opposite direction.
  4. If there are any abnormalities, replace the motors.
  5. Disconnect the limit switch and check the limit switch.
  6. Check the circuit between the terminals for continuity.
  7. Make sure the seat operates normally in the reverse direction after maximum operation.
  8. If out of specification, replace the limit switch.
Tilt Motor Limit Switch

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