CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 Service Manual

Fig. 12 Block Wiring Diagram
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AA BODY
Uses a power door lock inhibit relay. The relay is
located above the glove box compartment.
INHIBIT RELAY
(1) Using a voltmeter, test for battery voltage at
pin 4. If no voltage check fuse 15 (Fig. 13). (2) Using a ohmmeter, check for continuity to
ground at pin 8. If no continuity to ground, check in-
strument panel ground. (3) To check pin 5:(a) The key is in the ignition switch and a door
is open. (b) The key is in the ignition switch and the
headlamps are ON. (c) Test for continuity to ground.
(d) If not, the relay contact is open or the relay is
being energized when it should not be. Pin 5 feeds
the ground from the relay to door lock switch.
(4) To check pin 6: (a) The key is in the ignition switch and a door
is open. (b) The key is in the ignition switch and the
headlamps are ON. (c) Test for continuity to ground.
(d) If not, check key in switch, headlamps on
switch and/or door jamb switches. Pin 6, feeds
ground from key in switch to the relay.
Fig. 13 Inhibit Relay Connector
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VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION .................. 1
SECURITY SYSTEM DOOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT ........................ 2
SECURITY SYSTEM HOOD SWITCH REPLACEMENT ........................ 2 SYSTEM SELF-TESTS
.................... 1
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE REPLACEMENT ........................ 2
WHAT WILL TRIGGER THE SYSTEM ........ 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
JUMP-STARTING, VEHICLE EQUIPPED
WITH THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM . After the
booster battery has been connected, the Theft System
must be turned OFF. Using the key, lock then un-
lock either front door. This turns the Theft System
OFF and the remainder of the Jump-Starting proce-
dure can be followed. If this procedure is not followed, the Theft System
electronics will prevent the engine from starting. If a new Powertrain Control Module is installed,
the engine has to be cranked 20 times before the
alarm system activated. This passive system is designed to protect against
whole vehicle theft. The system monitors vehicle
doors, hood, trunk key cylinder, and ignition action
for unauthorized operation. The alarm activates by
sounding the horn, flashing the park and tail lamps,
and providing an engine kill feature (Fig. 1). Passive arming occurs upon normal vehicle exit,
open door, lock with power locks, close door. The SET
lamp in the panel will flash for 15 seconds, indicat-
ing that arming is in progress. If no monitored sys-
tems are activated during this period, the system
will arm. If the hood or trunk key cylinder switches
are not sensed by the system. The SET lamp will re-
main lit during the arming process, although the sys-
tem will still arm. The system is to be considered as
an active armed system when using the Remote Key-
less Entry. If the SET lamp does not illuminate at all
upon door closing it indicates that the system is not
arming. Passive disarming occurs upon normal vehicle en-
try unlocking either door with the key, or unlocking
using the Remote Keyless transmitter. This disarm-
ing will also halt the alarm once it has been acti-
vated. Whenever the battery is disconnected and recon-
nected, the Vehicle Theft Security System enters
power up alarm mode which flashes the park and tail
lamps and prevents the engine from running. To exit
this mode, the system must be disarmed as men-
tioned above. A tamper alert exists to notify the driver that the
alarm had been activated, and the alarm has since
timed-out for more than 18 minutes. This alert con-
sists of 3 horn pulses when the vehicle is disarmed. The alarm system will not arm if the doors are
manually locked, providing a manual override of the
alarm.
WHAT WILL TRIGGER THE SYSTEM
One of the following actions will trigger the system
while it is armed. Without properly disarming sys-
tem, by using the key or the remote transmitter. (1) Opening the HOOD.
(2) Opening any DOOR.
(3) Removing the TRUNK KEY CYLINDER.
(4) Turning the IGNITION ON.
(5) The ignition switch can be turned to the acces-
sory position without triggering alarm system.
SYSTEM SELF-TESTS
A diagnostics mode is available in the system to
verify operation of all monitored switches or circuits.
To enter diagnostics, cycle the ignition key to the ac-
cessory position 3 times, leaving the key in this po-
sition. Upon entering diagnostics, the park and tail lamps
will begin flashing to verify their operation. In addi-
tion, the horn will sound twice to indicate that the
trunk key cylinder is in its proper position. Return-
ing the ignition to the OFF position will stop the
lamps from flashing while keeping the system in di-
agnostics. While in diagnostics mode, a horn pulse should oc-
cur at each of the following events indicating proper
operation: (1) Beginning with all doors closed, open then close
each door. The horn will sound when the door ajar
switch closes, and then again when the switch opens.
There must b e a 1 second delay between closing and
opening the switch. (2) Open, then close the hood. The horn will sound
when the hood is opened, and again when it is closed.
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(3) Activate the power door locks in both the
LOCK and UNLOCK directions. The horn will sound
after each activation. (4) Rotate the key in each of the door lock cylin-
ders to the unlock position. The horn will sound as
the switch closes, and again when it opens. There
must b e a 1 second delay between changing switch
states, or the horn will not sound.
² Press the LOCK button,horn will sound.
² Press the UNLOCK button, horn will sound.
(5) Cycle the key to the ignition RUN position. A
single horn pulse will indicate proper operation of
the ignition input. This will also take the module out
of the diagnostics mode. For any of these tests, if the
switch does not remain open or closed for at least 1
second, the horn will only sound once. The lack of a horn pulse, during any operation, in-
dicates a switch failure. Check for continuity at the
switch, if this is good, check for an open or shorted
wire between the switch and alarm module. Also,
check if a new powertrain control module has been
installed recently. Vehicle Theft Security System will
not function until 20 engine cranks. Whenever a Vehicle Theft Security System mal-
function occurs, first verify that the wire harness is
properly connected to all connectors before starting
normal diagnosis and repair procedures. Refer to Ve-
hicle Theft Security System Diagnosis Chart (Fig. 3).VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE
REPLACEMENT
If the Vehicle Theft Security System module is be-
ing removed and no replacement module is being in-
stalled, the module wiring must be disconnected
while the engine is running. Failure to do so will
cause a no-start condition (Fig. 3 and 4). (1) Remove lower right instrument panel silencer.
(2) Remove glove box assembly.
(3) Remove three attaching screws mounting the
bracket to instrument panel. (4) Lower bracket and module assembly, to discon-
nect wire connectors. (5) Remove the Remote keyless module so to have
access to the Security Module two screws attaching
module to bracket. (6) For installation reverse above procedures.
SECURITY SYSTEM HOOD SWITCH REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove screw from left inner fender (Fig. 5).
(2) Disconnect wiring.
(3) Remove switch.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures.
SECURITY SYSTEM DOOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield. Re-
fer to Group 23, Body.
Fig. 1 Vehicle Theft Security System Components
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Fig. 2 Vehicle Theft Security System Diagnosis
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(2) Remove illuminated entry switch wiring clip
(Fig. 6). (3) Remove disarming switch from door handle.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures.
Fig. 3 Vehicle Theft Security System ModuleÐAC and AY Bodies
Fig. 4 Vehicle Theft Security System ModuleÐAG and AJ Bodies
Fig. 5 Hood Switch
Fig. 6 Door Switch (Typical)
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POWER SEATS
CONTENTS
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ADJUSTER ............................. 3
CIRCUIT BREAKER TEST .................. 1
ENTHUSIAST SEAT ....................... 4
GENERAL INFORMATION .................. 1
HARNESS VOLTAGE TEST ................. 1
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL TRANSMISSIONS ....................... 3
MEMORY CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ....................... 19
MOTOR ................................ 3
MOTOR TESTS .......................... 1
POWER MEMORY SEAT, RECLINER AND MIRRORS ............................. 5 POWER MEMORY SEAT, RECLINER AND
MIRRORS DIAGNOSIS ................... 9
POWER RECLINER MECHANISM ........... 18
POWER RECLINER MOTOR AND CABLE ..... 17
RECLINER SWITCH REPLACEMENT ......... 19
RECLINER SWITCH TEST ................. 19
SEAT ASSEMBLY ........................ 3
SWITCH REPLACEMENT REMOVAL .......... 5
SWITCH TEST ........................... 5
SWITCH TEST ........................... 3
TEST PROCEDURES ...................... 6
TEST PROCEDURES ...................... 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
Power seats can be adjusted in six different direc-
tions up, down, forward, back, tilt forward, or tilt
rearward. A three armature permanent magnet reversible mo-
tor is coupled through cables to worm gear box assem-
blies located in the seat tracks, providing the various
seat movements. The electrical circuit is protected by a 30 amp circuit
breaker located on the fuse block.
TEST PROCEDURES
Before any testing is attempted the battery should be
carefully charged and all connections and terminals
cleaned and tightened to insure proper continuity and
grounds. With dome lamp on, apply switch in direction of
failure. If dome lamp dims the seat motor is trying to
work indicating mechanical jamming. If dome lamp
does not dim, then proceed with the following electrical
tests.
CIRCUIT BREAKER TEST
Find correct circuit breaker on fuse block. Pull out
slightly but be sure that circuit breaker terminals still
contact terminals in fuse block. Connect ground wire of
voltmeter to a good ground. With probe of voltmeter
positive wire, check both terminals of circuit breaker
for battery voltage. If only one terminal checks at
battery voltage, circuit breaker is defective and must
be replaced. If neither terminal shows battery voltage,
check for open or shorted circuit to circuit breaker.
HARNESS VOLTAGE TEST
The following test will determine whether or not
voltage is continuous through the body harness to the
switch. (1) Remove power seat switch from mounting posi-
tion and disconnect switch from wiring harness. (2) Connect one lead of test light to ground terminal,
black wire (BK) of center section, and touch other test
light lead to red wire (RD) terminal. (3) If test light comes on, harness to switch is good.
If test light does not come on, perform circuit breaker
test.
MOTOR TESTS
AA BODY
(1) Remove switch from mounting position and dis-
connect from harness. (2) To check the center motor, connect a jumper wire
between pin 5 and pin 3 (Fig. 1). Connect a second
jumper wire between pin 7 and pin 4 If motor does not
operate, reverse the jumpers, pin 5 to pin 4 and pin 7 to
pin 3. If motor still does not operate check wiring
between switch connector and motor assembly. If wir-
ing checks good replace motor assembly. (3) To check the front motor, connect a jumper wire
between pin 5 and pin 1 (Fig. 1). Connect a second
jumper wire between pin 7 and pin 8. If motor does not
operate, reverse the jumpers, pin 5 to pin 8 and pin 7 to
pin 1. If motor still does not operate check wiring
between switch connector and motor assembly. If wir-
ing checks good replace motor assembly.
(4) To check the rear motor, connect a covered jumper
wire between pin 5 and pin 6 (Fig. 1). Connect a second
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jumper wire between pin 7 and 2.If motor does not op-
erate, reverse the jumpers, pin 5 to pin 2 and pin 7 to 6.
If motor still does not operate check wiring between
switch connector and motor assembly. If wiring checks
good replace motor assembly.
(5) If all motors and the seat operate properly, per-
form Switch Test.
AG & AJ BODIES
(1) Remove switch from mounting position and dis-
connect from harness. (2) To check the front motor, connect a jumper
wire between cavity number 2 and cavity number 9
(Fig. 2). Connect a second jumper wire between cav-
ity number 6 and cavity number 5. If the motor does
not operate, reverse the jumpers, 2 to 5 and 6 to 9. If
motor still does not operate check wiring between
switch connector and motor assembly. If wiring
checks good replace motor assembly. (3) To check the center motor, connect a jumper
wire between cavity number 2 and cavity number 8.
Connect a second jumper wire between cavity 6 and
cavity number 7. If the motor does not operate, re-
verse the jumpers, 2 to 7 and 6 to 8. If motor still
does not operate check wiring between switch con-
nector and motor assembly. If wiring checks good re-
place motor assembly. (4) To check the rear motor, connect a jumper be-
tween cavity number 2 and cavity number 10. Con-
nect a second jumper wire between cavity number 6
and cavity number 3. If the motor does not operate,
reverse the jumpers, 2 to 3 and 6 to 10. If motor still
does not operate, check wiring between switch con-
nector and motor assembly. If wiring checks good re-
place motor assembly. (5) To check the seat back recliner motor if
equipped, connect a jumper wire be tween cavity
number 2 and cavity number 1. Connect a second
jumper wire between cavity number 6 and cavity
number 11. If the motor does not operate, reverse the jumpers (2 to 11 and 6 to 1). If motor still does not
operate check wiring be tween switch connector and
motor assembly. If wiring checks good replace motor
assembly.
(6) If all motors and the seat operate properly, per-
form Switch Test.
AC AND AY BODIES
The following tests do not apply to left seat on ve-
hicles equipped with memory mirrors/seats. Refer to
test procedures for power memory mirrors/seats in
this section. (1) Remove switch from mounting position and dis-
connect from harness. (2) To check the front motor, connect a jumper
wire between cavity number 3 and cavity number 8
(Fig. 3 and 4). Connect a second jumper wire between
cavity number 6 and cavity number 7. If the motor
does not operate, reverse the jumpers, 3 to 7 and 6 to
8. If the motor still does not operate check the wiring
between switch connector and motor assembly. If
wiring checks good replace motor assembly. (3) To check the center motor, connect a jumper
wire between cavity number 3 and cavity number 5.
Connect a second jumper wire between cavity num-
ber 6 and cavity number 2. If the motor does not op-
erate, reverse the jumpers, 3 to 2 and 6 to 5. If the
motor still does not operate check the wiring between
Fig. 1 Power Seat Switch ConnectorÐAA Body
Fig. 2 Power Seat Switch ConnectorÐAG & AJ Bodies
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switch connector and motor assembly. If wiring
checks good replace motor assembly.(4) To check the rear motor, connect a jumper wire
between cavity number 3 and cavity number 4. Con-
nect a second jumper wire between cavity number 6
and cavity number 13. If the motor does not operate,
reverse the jumpers, 3 to 13 and 6 to 4. If the motor
still does not operate check the wiring between
switch connector and motor assembly. If wiring
checks good replace motor assembly. (5) If all motors and the seat operate properly, per-
form Switch Test.
SWITCH TEST
To check the switch, remove the switch from its
mounting position. Using an ohmmeter, perform
switch continuity test (Fig. 5, 6 and 7). If there is no
continuity at any one of the switch positions, replace
the switch.
SEAT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove plastic covers.
(2) Remove adjuster attaching bolts and nuts from
floor pan. Move adjuster as required for access. (3) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(4) Disconnect wiring harness power lead at car-
pet. (5) Remove seat assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position seat assembly in vehicle.
(2) Connect wiring harness.
(3) Install and tighten mounting bolts and nuts to
28 N Im (250 in. lbs.) torque.
(4) Connect battery negative cable and check seat
operation. (5) Install plastic covers.
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL TRANSMISSIONS
Transmissions are not removable and no mainte-
nance is required. If transmission fails replace entire
seat adjuster assembly.
ADJUSTER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove seat assembly from vehicle following
procedure outlined under Seat Assembly Removal. (2) Lay seat on its back on some clean surface.
(3) Remove bolts attaching adjuster to seat assem-
bly (Fig. 8 Through 11). (4) Disconnect wiring harness at switch if seat
mounted switch is used. (5) Remove tie straps holding cable housing to seat
for power bench seat adjuster only.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lay seat on its back on a clean surface.
(2) Position adjuster to seat assembly and install
attaching bolts. (3) Connect wiring harness at switch and replace
tie straps where removed. (4) Install seat following procedure outlined under
Seat Assembly Installation.
MOTOR
REMOVAL
Anytime the motor, cable and housing assemblies,
or vertical and horizontal transmission assemblies,
require maintenance, the assemblies must be syn-
chronized to insure easy and proper operation. (1) Remove seat assembly from vehicle following
procedure outlined under Seat Assembly Removal
(Fig. 8 through 11). (2) Lay seat assembly on its back on a clean sur-
face.
Fig. 3 Left Power Seat SwitchÐAC & AY Bodies
Fig. 4 Right Power Seat SwitchÐAC & AY Bodies
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(3) Remove motor mounting screws.
(4) Carefully disconnect housing and cables from
motor assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place motor assembly into position.
(2) Carefully connect cables and housings to motor
assembly. (3) Install mounting screws.
(4) Install bolt holding motor assembly to adjuster. (5) Install seat following procedure outlined under
Seat Assembly Installation.
ENTHUSIAST SEAT
AG and AJ body vehicles have, as an option, a spe-
cial enthusiast seat package. The seat includes not
only the normal six-way power seat adjuster, but also
special lumbar air filled support bag and adjustable
seat back side wings (Fig. 12). These mechanisms are
adjusted by a switch located on the right side seat
Fig. 5 Switch ContinuityÐAA Body
Fig. 6 Switch ContinuityÐAJ Body
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