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SCHEMATIC REFERENCE: Heated Seats Schematics

1

Did you review the heated seat operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step  2

Go to Symptoms

2

Check the HTDST LF Fuse (LH) or the HTDST RF Fuse (RH) in the rear fuse block for an open.

Is the HTDST LF Fuse (LF) or HTDST RF (RF) OK?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step  16

3

  1. Disconnect the heated seat module connector C1.
  2. Measure the voltage from the battery positive voltage (B+) circuit of the heated seat module to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

9-16 V

Go to Step  4

Go to Step  17

4

Measure the voltage from the battery positive voltage (B+) circuit of the heated seat module to the ground circuit of the heated seat module.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

9-16 V

Go to Step  5

Go to Step 18

5

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Measure the voltage from the ignition 3 voltage circuit of the heated seat module to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

9-16 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 19

6

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Measure the resistance from the heated seat switch input circuit of the heated seat module to a good ground.
  3. Activate the heated seat switch.

Does the resistance measure less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step  9

Go to Step 7

7

Test the heated seat switch input circuit between the heated seat module and the heated seat switch for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 26

Go to Step 8

8

  1. Measure the resistance between the heated seat terminal of the heated seat switch and the ground terminal of the heated seat switch.
  2. Activate the heated seat switch.

Does the resistance measure less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 12

9

  1. Disconnect the heated seat module connector C3.
  2. Measure the resistance between the heater control circuit of the heated seat back heating element and the controlled ground circuit of the heated seat back heating element.

Does the resistance measure less than the specified value?

10 ohms

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 13

10

  1. Disconnect the heated seat module connector C2.
  2. Measure the resistance between the heater control circuit of the heated seat cushion heating element and the controlled ground circuit of the heated seat cushion heating element.

Does the resistance measure less than the specified value?

10 ohms

Go to Step  11

Go to Step  14

11

Measure the resistance between the temperature sensor signal circuit of the heated seat temperature sensor and the sensor ground circuit of the heated seat temperature sensor.

Important: If the resistance is measured with the seat still warm, the resistance may vary outside of the specified range since the thermistor resistance varies with temperature.

Does the resistance measure within the specified range?

850-1150 ohms

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

12

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the heated seat switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 26

Go to Step 22

13

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the heated seat back heating element. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 26

Go to Step 23

14

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the heated seat cushion heating element. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 26

Go to Step 24

15

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the heated seat module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 26

Go to Step 25

16

Repair short to ground in the appropriate battery positive voltage (B+) circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 26

Go to Step 21

17

Repair the open in the battery positive voltage (B+) circuit of the heated seat module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 26

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18

Repair the open in the ground circuit of the heated seat module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 26

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19

Repair the open in the ignition 3 voltage circuit of the heated seat module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 26

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20

Repair the open in the ground circuit of the heated seat switch.

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 26

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21

Replace the HTDSTLF Fuse (LF) or HTDSTRF Fuse (RF) in the rear fuse block. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the replacement.

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Go to Step 26

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22

Replace the heated seat switch. Refer to Front Seat Heater Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 26

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23

Replace the heated seat back heating element. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 26

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24

Replace the heated seat cushion heating element. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Cushion Heater Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 26

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25

Replace the heated seat module. Refer to Front Seat Heater Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 26

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26

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2