SEATS - POWER MEMORY

1995 Volvo 850

1995 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Volvo Memory Power Seats
850

DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

POWER SEAT
Power seat option is available for drivers and passengers
seat. Seats have a memory function and an integral diagnosis system.
Memory function has 3 memory buttons for different seat settings.
There is one control for seat cushion and one for backrest. Seat
control module, which is located under seat, controls 4 motors. Three
motors are under the seat and one is in the backrest. Memory-type
control module takes seat position information from 4 position
sensors.
Control module contains 9 relays: 2 for each motor and one
main on/off relay. Motor No. 1 controls fore and aft movement of the
seat. Motor No. 2 controls backrest angle, motor No. 3 controls seat
cushion height at the rear, and motor No. 4 controls seat cushion
height at the front.
If system detects a broken, shorted, or grounded wire, motors
can then only be operated without their memory function. If system
detects a broken, shorted, or grounded motor wire, that motor is
disabled. Other motors can only be operated without their memory
function.
If a control button is pressed for more than 30 seconds, a
timer circuit cuts off power supply to motors by disabling main relay.
Seat positions are held in an EEPROM which retains information
indefinitely in case of power failure.

SYSTEM TESTS
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
Description
Vehicle is equipped with 2 diagnostic units. Both units ("A"
and "B") are located in engine compartment behind right headlight. See
Fig. 1.

Fig. 1: Locating Diagnostic Units

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NOTE:

Manufacturer recommends using Volvo Diagnostic Key (998

8670) for diagnosis and especially for calibration. Manual

calibration requires 90 key presses and acknowledgments.
Test Mode No. 1
This test mode is used for reading stored faults. Control
module can sense 19 different faults, but only retains a record of the
last 2. After any repair, it is important to clear codes, activate the
seat, and determine whether there are any other faults.
Test Mode No. 4
This test mode is used for calibrating the system and
changing transmission rate. Power seat requires recalibration if any
of the following components has been replaced: control module, drive
gear, any motor, position potentiometer, wire, or side rail.

SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Test Mode No. 1 (Accessing Codes)
1) Power seat diagnostic system is operated via diagnostic
unit "B", socket No. 6, using button and test lead from diagnostic
unit "A". To access diagnostic system, connect test lead from
diagnostic unit "A" to socket No. 6 on diagnostic unit "B".
See Fig. 1. Press any button on seat controls for seat to be
diagnosed.
2) Hold button down when turning on ignition, and keep
holding it down for about one second longer. Ignition must have been
off for at least 5 seconds before beginning diagnosis. Press button
once to select test mode No. 1 and read codes. See POWER SEAT
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES table.
POWER SEAT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES TABLE






























































Possible Fault

 Trouble 

Code






























































1-1-1

No Faults Present






























































1-1-2

Signal Position Sensor Motor No. 1

1-2-1

Signal Position Sensor Motor No. 2

1-2-2

Signal Position Sensor Motor No. 3

2-1-1

Signal Position Sensor Motor No. 4



















































































































































































































































Motor No. 1 Functions Although Equivalent

 1-2-3 


Button Not Activated




























































Motor No. 2 Functions Although Equivalent

 1-3-1 


Button Not Ac tivated




























































Motor No. 3 Functions Although Equivalent

 1-3-2 


Button Not Activated




























































Motor No. 4 Functions Although Equivalent

 1-3-3 


Button Not Ac tivated































































3-2-3

Fault In Stored Memory Position No. 1

3-2-2

Fault In Stored Memory Position No. 2

3-2-1

Fault In Stored Memory Position No. 3
























































































































































































3-3-1

(1) Wire Disconnected, Motor No. 1































































3-3-2

(1) Wire Disconnected, Motor No. 2

3-3-3

(1) Wire Disconnected, Motor No. 3

1-1-4

(1) Wire Disconnected, Motor No. 4

1-4-3

Motor No. 1 Turns In Wrong Direction

1-4-4

Motor No. 2 Turns In Wrong Direction

2-1-4

Motor No. 3 Turns In Wrong Direction

2-2-4

Motor No. 4 Turns In Wrong Direction

4-1-4

Faulty End Position Calibration




















































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































(1) - These codes may also occur if a motor is prevented

from reaching its end position. This could occur if
the backrest is stopped by the back seat before it
reaches its backward tilt limit. Clear codes and
test run motor to see whether code reoccurs.


































































Test Mode No. 4 (Setting Transmission Rate & Calibration)

1) Test mode No. 4 is used to calibrate seat end positions
and change transmission rates. To access diagnostic system, connect
test lead from diagnostic unit "A" to socket No. 6 on diagnostic unit
"B". See Fig. 1. Press any button on seat controls for seat to be
calibrated. Hold button down when turning on ignition and keep holding
it down for about one second longer. Ignition must have been off for
at least 5 seconds before this is done. Diagnostic system must now be
activated within 30 seconds.
2) Press button 4 times to select test mode No. 4. Control
module exits from test mode after about one minute if there is no
activity between it and diagnostic unit. Control module will also exit
from test mode when ignition is switched off for at least 5 seconds.
During diagnosis, seat cannot be operated with positioning buttons or
memory buttons. To change seat calibration, go to next step. To change
transmission rate, enter input codes. See TRANSMISSION RATE INPUT
CODES table.
TRANSMISSION RATE INPUT CODES TABLE





























































Code
3-1-1
3-1-2
3-1-3

Transmission Rate
....................................... Normal Speed
........................................... X2 Speed
.......................................... X10 Speed





























































3) Calibrating seat end positions is the process of teaching

seat the potentiometer output signals that correspond to seat end
positions. Seat calibration is necessary after replacement of control
module, motor, position sensor, wires, side rails, or drive gear.
4) Before calibration can begin, relevant components must be
operated to their respective end positions by repeatedly pressing the
control buttons. This is to ensure the potentiometers are within their
working range.
5) To calibrate seat end positions, go to test mode No. 1.
See TEST MODE NO. 1 (ACCESSING CODES). Access any codes present. Erase
all stored codes. See ERASING CODES. Go to test mode No. 4. See TEST

MODE NO. 4 (SETTING TRANSMISSION RATE & CALIBRATION). Enter Code 4-23. Wait for confirmation code (code 4-2-3 flashed from LED). Enter
Code 4-4-1 and wait for confirmation code.
6) Enter codes for calibrating end positions of various
motors, in order. See CALIBRATION CODES ORDER OF ENTRY table. When a
calibration code has been entered, seat moves to an end position, and
a confirmation code flashes (same code as was entered). Test mode No.
4 must be selected every time a code is entered.
7) To ensure control module stores end positions, enter Code
4-4-4 in test mode No. 4. If calibration has been successful, enter
Code 1-1-1. Test seat. Return to test mode No. 1 and check for codes.
CALIBRATION CODES ORDER OF ENTRY TABLE































































Code

Specification





























































4-2-3


Enables Calibration





























































4-4-1

Set Seat Type To Model 800




























































Seat To Forward Limit, Front Of Seat Cushion

 4-2-1 


To Upper Limit (Motors No. 1 & 4 On)




























































4-3-2
Backrest Tilts Back To Limit, Rear Of Seat





Cushion To Lower Limit (Motors No. 2 & 3 On)




























































Backrest Tilts Forward To Limit, Rear Of Seat

 4-2-2 


Cushion To Upper Limit (Motors No. 2 & 3 On)




























































4-3-1
Seat To Rearward Limit, Front Of Seat Cushion





To Lower Limit (Motors No. 1 & 4 On)





























































4-4-4

Store Calibration




























































ERASING CODES
1) All codes must be displayed at least once before they can
be erased. To erase codes, press and hold diagnostic button for at
least 5 seconds. Three seconds after button is released, LED should
illuminate. Press and hold diagnostic button for a minimum of 5
seconds more.
2) When button is released, LED should go out. Ensure codes
have been erased by pressing diagnostic button once. If the display
shows 1-1-1, codes have been erased.

DIAGNOSTIC UNIT VOLTAGE & GROUND TEST

Disconnect 16-pin Yellow connector at seat control module.
Connect Diagnostic Unit (981 3190) and Adapter (981 3194) to seat
control module. Reconnect 16-pin Yellow connector. See Figs. 2 and 3.
Check voltage and ground output at diagnostic unit terminals. See
DIAGNOSTIC UNIT VOLTAGE & GROUND PIN CHECK table.

Fig. 2: Connecting Diagnostic Unit & Adapter To Seat Control Module

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Fig. 3: Identifying Control Module Connectors

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DIAGNOSTIC UNIT VOLTAGE & GROUND PIN CHECK TABLE




























































Pin No.
(Normal Output)

(Battery Voltage)

Voltage Should Approach Zero Volts

(Battery Voltage)

Voltage Should Approach Zero Volts

(Battery Voltage)

Voltage Should Approach Zero Volts

Diagnosis






























































31
Press Memory Button No. 2;































































32
Press Memory Button No. 1;

































































33
Press Programming Button;
































































34 & 35

Not Used






























































36 & 37 (Ground)




























































38
Run Seat Fully Forward;






(Battery Voltage)

Voltage Should Approach Zero Volts

(Battery Voltage)

Voltage Should Approach Zero Volts

(Battery Voltage)

Voltage Should Approach Zero Volts




























































39
Run Seat Fully Back;

































































40
Run Backrest Fully Forward;

































































41
Run Backrest Fully Back;






(Battery Voltage)

Voltage Should Approach Zero Volts

(Battery Voltage)

Voltage Should Approach Zero Volts

(Battery Voltage)

Voltage Should Approach Zero Volts

(Battery Voltage)

Voltage Should Approach Zero Volts

(Battery Voltage)

Voltage Should Approach Zero Volts




























































42
Raise Rear Edge Of Seat;

































































43
Lower Rear Edge Of Seat;

































































44
Raise Front Edge Of Seat;

































































45
Lower Front Edge Of Seat;

































































46
Press Memory Button No. 3;






(Battery Voltage)

Voltage Should Approach Zero Volts




























































REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

SEAT
Removal & Installation
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove backrest. Raise
forward end of side compartment, then push side compartment rearward.
Remove side compartment. Remove seat belt and panels over slide rails.
2) Remove 4 slide rail bolts. See Fig. 4. Disconnect control
module and heating element electrical connectors. Lift seat straight
up and remove. To install, reverse removal procedure. To avoid
misaligning seat, tighten rear inner bolt first, then front 2 bolts,
and finally rear outer bolt. Tighten seat bolts to 30 ft. lbs. (40 N.
m).

Fig. 4: Removing Seat

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SEAT CONTROL MODULE

Removal & Installation

Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect Yellow
connector from under-seat control module. Remove side compartment from
seat by raising front end and pushing back. Remove 3 screws at rear of
side compartment. See Fig. 5. Remove seat control module. To install,
reverse removal procedure.

Fig. 5: Removing Side Compartment

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WIRING DIAGRAM

Fig. 6:

Memory Power Seat System Wiring Diagram (1995-96)