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Alfa Romeo 156 Factory Service Manual (1997-2002)16 · Fault diagnosis
16 · Diagnostics

O10 Front seat squab lumbar adjustment not working

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156 Factory Service Manual
Year
1997–2002
Section
Seats › O10 Front seat squab lumbar adjustment not working
Fault diagnosisO10 Front seat squab lumbar adjustment not working

O10 Front seat squab lumbar adjustment not working

When the appropriate knob is operated, the squab does not straighten ("lumbar" adjustment)

StepTest procedureResultAction
1CHECK LUMBAR ADJUSTMENT DEVICE

Check the lumbar adjustment device (knob)

In particular, check its condition and that it is fixed correctly

OK

Move onto step 2

Knob faulty

End of diagnosis

2CHECK LUMBAR ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM

Remove the squab cover (Op. 7045A21 ).

Check that there are no obstacles or foreign material in the lumbar adjustment mechanism

Check the condition of the traction mechanism cables: they must not be damaged, nor must they emerge from their seating.

OK

Move onto step 3

Presence of obstacles or dirt along the travel
  • Restore the correct operation of the mechanism

End of diagnosis

Faulty lumbar adjustment mechanism

End of diagnosis

3CHECK CORRECT OPERATION

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

End of diagnosis

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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