Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 879

Fig. 4: Power Seat Switch 
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Power Seat Switch - Vehicles may be equipped with a driver side six-way power seat switch. The power seat 
switch has a paddle-type lever mounted on the outboard seat side shield. Movement of the seat cushion mimics 
the action of the switch paddle. 

OPERATION 

POWER SEAT SYSTEM 

The power seat system receives battery current through a fuse in the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) 
so that the power seats remain operational, regardless of the ignition switch position. 

When a power seat switch is actuated, a battery feed and a ground path are applied through the power seat 
switch contacts to the appropriate motor or motors. The motor and drive unit operate to move the seat in the 
selected direction until the switch is released, or until the travel limit of the power seat track is reached. When 
the switch is moved in the opposite direction, the battery feed and ground path to the motor is reversed through 
the switch contacts. This causes the motor to run in the opposite direction. 

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 

POWER SEAT SYSTEM 

Operate the power seat switch and move the seat in all directions. The seat should move in each of the selected 
directions. 

If the power seat adjuster fails to operate in more than one direction, proceed as follows: 

1. Inspect the power seat track adjuster motors to ensure the electrical connectors are fully seated to the 

motors. If OK, go to step 2. If not OK, connect the electrical connector to the fully seated position.  

2. Check the power seat fuse in the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). If OK, go to step 3. If not 

OK, replace the inoperative fuse.  

 

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3. Remove the power seat switch from the seat cushion side shield. See REMOVAL. Check for battery 

voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the power seat switch wire harness connector. If OK, go to step 
4. If not OK, repair the open circuit to the TIPM as required.  

4. Check for continuity between the ground circuit cavity of the power seat switch wire harness connector 

and a good ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to step 5. If not OK, repair the open circuit to 
ground as required.  

5. See DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING. If the switch tests OK, check the wire harness between the power 

seat switch and the motor. If the circuits check OK, replace the faulty power seat track assembly. If the 
circuits are not OK, repair the wire harness as required.  

SWITCH - POWER SEAT 

DESCRIPTION 

SEAT SWITCH 

Fig. 5: Identifying Power Seat Switch, Seat Cushion & Seat Cushion Side Shield 
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The driver power seat can be adjusted in six different ways using the power seat switch. The power seat switch 
(2) is located on the lower outboard side of the seat cushion (1) on the seat cushion side shield (3). The power 
seat system incorporates a seat switch with a seat cushion control paddle. 

The individual components in the power seat switch assembly cannot be repaired. If the switch is damaged or 
inoperative, the entire power seat switch must be replaced. 

OPERATION 

SEAT SWITCH 

When a power seat switch is actuated, a battery feed and a ground path are applied through the switch contacts 
to the power seat track adjuster motor. The selected adjuster motor operates to move the seat through its drive 

 

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unit in the selected direction until the switch is released, or until the travel limit of the adjuster is reached. When 
the switch is moved in the opposite direction, the battery feed and ground path to the motor are reversed through 
the switch contacts. This causes the adjuster motor to run in the opposite direction. 

No power seat switch should be held applied in any direction after the adjuster has reached its travel limit. The 
power seat adjuster motors each contain a self-resetting circuit breaker to protect them from overload. However, 
consecutive or frequent resetting of the circuit breaker may result in motor damage. 

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 

SWITCH-SEAT 

Fig. 6: Identifying Power Seat Switch 
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.  

2. Remove the power seat switch from the power seat. See REMOVAL.  

3. Use an ohmmeter to test the continuity of the power seat switch. Refer to POWER SEAT SWITCH 

CONTINUITY. If not OK, replace the faulty power seat switch. If switch tests OK. See DIAGNOSIS 
AND TESTING.  

POWER SEAT SWITCH CONTINUITY 

REMOVAL 

SEAT SWITCH 

SWITCH POSITION 

CONTINUITY BETWEEN 

OFF

7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

HORIZONTAL FORWARD

6-8, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

HORIZONTAL REARWARD

6-4, 7-1, 7-3, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

FRONT TILT DOWN

6-5, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11

FRONT TILT UP

6-9, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-10, 7-11

REAR TILT DOWN

6-10, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-11

REAR TILT UP

6-11, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10

 

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Fig. 7: Identifying Mounting Tabs, Power Seat Switch, Seat Cushion Side Shield & Power Seat Switch 
Electrical Harness Connector 
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.  

2. Remove the outboard seat cushion side shield (3).  

3. Disconnect the power seat switch electrical harness connector (4).  

4. Using a small flat bladed tool, gently release the four mounting tabs (1) that secure the power seat switch 

(2) and separate switch from side shield (3).  

INSTALLATION 

SEAT SWITCH 

Fig. 8: Identifying Mounting Tabs, Power Seat Switch, Seat Cushion Side Shield & Power Seat Switch 
Electrical Connector 
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Power Seats - Service Information - Nitro