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SCHEMATIC REFERENCE: Heated Seats Schematics

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

Turn On the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Is the LOW indicator of the heated seat switch always on?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

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  1. Disconnect the heated seat switch connector.
  2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire from the ground terminal of the heated seat switch to a good ground.
  3. Momentarily connect a test lamp from battery positive voltage to the low indicator terminal of the heated seat switch.

Does the LOW indicator of the heated seat switch illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

5

Test the low indicator control circuit between the heated seat module and the heated seat switch for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 6

6

Test the ground circuit of the heated seat module for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

7

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?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

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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?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

9

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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10

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2