TM 5-3800-205-23-1
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED
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Table 9. Suspension Seat Troubleshooting Procedures.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Seat Air Compressor Will Not Come On.
1. Check for blown fuse.
a. If fuse is blown, replace fuse
b. If problem still exists, go to
test step 2.
2. Check wiring harness for
a. Repair any damage to harness
damage and continuity.
if required.
b. If no continuity is observed,
replace harness.
c. If harness was okay, replace
air compressor (WP 0104
a. Loosen mounting bolts for
2. Seat Moves to Left or Right.
Check for excessive play
front and rear stop.
between upper side plate and rail
section.
b. Pry against front stop to
remove excessive play, then
tighten front stop bolt.
c. Repeat step b for rear stop.
3. Seat Will Not Raise or Lower When Making
Check height control valve ports
a. Clean height control valve
a Height Adjustment.
for debris.
ports of any debris. If
problem still exists, go to step
b.
b. Replace height control valve
4. Suspension Ride is Too Hard or Too Soft.
Check that correct damping is
a. Move suspension damping
selected.
lever to rear for more
damping, or forward for less
damping.
b. If selecting a different
suspension damping does not
change damping, replace
shock absorber (WP 0104
