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Lumber adjust not working

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Old 06-30-2016, 10:37 AM
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Lumbar adjust not working

Just noticed my driver side power lumbar adjust is not working at all. It's not inflating or deflating air, nor moving up or down. But I can hear the motor making a very short sound (1 sec.) each time I press up or down.
What could be the main cause for this and how to disassemble the driver seat to see the lumbar control unit located ?
Thanks for helping....

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Post the fault code!!
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I think you mean Lumbar
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Post the fault code!!
You do get a fault code for lumbar adjust malfunction ?
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I don't think you would get a fault code for that. You would need to hook up to SDS to diagnose with codes. Your bladder may have expired with a pin hole, or the pump is seized up somehow.
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May be permanently installed in the backrest padding and cannot be replaced
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My 2011 lumbar has dials on right side of driver seat. These do nothing.

How can I diagnose the issue without taking it to the dealer for code read?

check fuse?
remove seat to check something?

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