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Fig. 130: Measuring Waveform Between Terminal 29 Of IMS And Chassis Ground 
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Fig. 131: Identifying Waveform 
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4. Is the measured voltage within specifications in Fig. 131? 

YES  

Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, 
or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE 
REPAIR" procedure. 

NO  

Substitute with a known-good power seat slide sensor and check for proper operation. If the 
problem is corrected, replace power seat slide sensor and then go to "VERIFICATION OF 
VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR 

Refer to DTC B1954. 

 

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DTC B1956 FRONT HEIGHT MOTOR OR SENSOR ERROR

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Refer to DTC B1954. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Refer to DTC B1954. 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

The ECM sets DTC B1956 if there's any fault in front height sensor signal. 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

MONITOR DTC STATUS 

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).  

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".  

3. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)"mode and monitor "DTC Status" parameter.  

4. Is the DTC B1956 present? 

YES  

Go to TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION procedure. 

NO  

Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECM's connector or was repaired and 
ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, 
corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to 
"VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION 

Item

Detecting Condition

Possible Cause

DTC Strategy



Check no. of pulse  



Open or short in signal 
harness  



Open or short in power 
harness  



Faulty front height motor  



Faulty front height sensor  

Enable Conditions



IGN `ON' & Engine `OFF' 
& front height s/w `ON'  

Threshold value



6 pulses in 1 sec  

Detecting time



1 sec  

FAIL SAFE

-

 

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1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness and terminals. 

Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical 
damage. 

2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, 

deterioration, or damage.  

3. Has a problem been found? 

YES  

Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

NO  

Go to SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION procedure. 

SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check for open in harness 

1. Ignition "OFF".  

2. Measure resistance between terminal "28" of IMS and terminal "3" of power seat recline sensor. 

Specification :Approx. 0 ohms 

Fig. 132: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 28 Of IMS And Terminal 3 Of Power Seat 
Recline Sensor 
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3. Is the measured resistance within specifications? 

YES  

 

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Go to step 2. 

NO  

Check for open in signal harness. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF 
VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

2. Check for short in harness 

1. Ignition "OFF".  

2. Disconnect front height motor.  

3. Measure resistance between terminal "28" of IMS and chassis ground. 

Specification :Approx. infinity ohms 

Fig. 133: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 28 Of IMS And Chassis Ground 
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4. Is the measured resistance within specifications? 

YES  

Go to "POWER CIRCUIT INSPECTION" procedure. 

NO  

Check for short in signal harness. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF 
VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

MOTOR POWER CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check for open in harness 

1. Ignition "OFF"  

2. Disconnect front height motor. 

 

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