Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptors
DTC B19A1: Passenger Seat Cushion Blower Speed Circuit HighDTC B19A5: Passenger Seat Cushion Blower Speed Circuit Short to Ground
DTC B272A: Passenger Seat Cushion Over Temperature
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Battery Positive Voltage | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
Ignition 3 Voltage | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
Passenger Seat Blower Supply Voltage | B111D | B272F | B272F | -- |
Passenger Seat Back Blower Supply Voltage | B111D | B272D, B727B, B272F | B272F | -- |
Passenger Seat Cushion Blower Supply Voltage | B111D | B272A, B272D | B272F | -- |
Passenger Heated Seat Back Only Mode Switch Signal | 5 | 5 | 5 | -- |
Passenger Heated Seat Cool Switch Signal | 4 | 4 | 4 | -- |
Passenger Seat Back Cushion Switch Signal | 3 | 3 | 3 | -- |
Passenger Seat Back Temperature Sensor Signal | B272B, B272D | B1AA3, B272D | B1AA3, B272D | -- |
Passenger Seat Cushion Temperature Sensor Signal | B272A, B272D | B1AA2, B272D | B1AA2, B272D | -- |
Right Heated/Cooled Seat Mode Signal | 2 | 2 | 2 | -- |
Passenger Seat Back Heated/Cool Ventilation Module Cool Control | B111A | B272D, 4 | -- | -- |
Passenger Seat Back Heated/Cool Ventilation Module Heat Control | B111A, 4 | B272D, 4, 5 | -- | -- |
Passenger Seat Cushion Heated/Cool Ventilation Module Cool Control | B111A | B272D, 4 | -- | -- |
Passenger Seat Cushion Heated/Cool Ventilation Module Heat Control | B111A, 4 | B272D | 4 | -- |
Passenger Seat Back Blower Speed Control | B19A6 | B272B, B272D, B272F | B19A2 | -- |
Passenger Seat Cushion Blower Speed Control | B19A5 | B272A, B272D | B19A1 | -- |
Low Reference - Passenger Heated Seat Switch | -- | 2 | -- | -- |
Low Reference - Passenger Seat Back Blower | -- | B272B, B272D, B272F | -- | -- |
Low Reference - Passenger Seat Back and Cushion Blower | -- | B272F | -- | -- |
Low Reference - Passenger Seat Cushion Blower | -- | B272A, B272D | -- | -- |
Low Reference - Passenger Seat Back Temperature Sensor | -- | B1AA3, B272D | -- | -- |
Low Reference - Passenger Seat Cushion Temperature Sensor | -- | B1AA2, B272D | -- | -- |
Ground - Climate Control Seat Module | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
1. Driver and passenger heated/cooled seats are inoperative 2. Driver seat heat and cool modes are inoperative 3. Seat heat mode is inoperative 4. Seat cool mode is inoperative 5. Heated/cooled seat inoperative - Back Only Mode | ||||
Circuit/System Description
The heat and cool seat functions for the driver and passenger seats are controlled by the climate control seat module (CCSM) that is located under the passenger seat cushion. When a driver or passenger heat or cool seat switch is pressed, a low reference signal is applied through the switch signal circuit to the door control module. In response to the switch input, the door module sends a GMLAN message to the memory seat module (MSM) indicating the heat/cool seat request. The MSM then sends a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal through the heated/cooled seat mode signal circuit to the CCSM. The CCSM then applies battery positive voltage to the seat cushion and seat back thermal electronic devices (TEDs) and a pre-determined voltage to the blower motors. To determine seat temperature, the CCSM supplies a 5-volt signal and a low reference to the temperature sensors that are attached to each TED. The temperature sensors are variable resistors, their resistance changes as the temperature of the seat changes. Then based on the seat temperature, the CCSM controls the voltage level that it applies to the TEDs and blower motors.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Ignition ON and the passenger heat or cool seat is commanded On.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
B19A1
The CCSM detects a short to B+ on the passenger seat cushion blower speed control circuit.
B19A5
The CCSM detects a short to ground on the passenger seat cushion blower speed control circuit.
B272A
| • | The CCSM detects an open in the seat cushion blower speed control circuit. |
| • | The CCSM detects an open in the seat cushion blower low reference circuit. |
| • | The CCSM detects an open in the seat cushion blower supply voltage circuit. |
| • | The CCSM detects a short to ground on the seat cushion temperature sensor signal circuit for more than 4 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The CCSM will disable the heat or cool seat function for the current ignition cycle.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
The current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present and the power mode changes to OFF then back to ACC or RUN.
Diagnostic Aids
In order to perform valid tests when diagnosing the climate control seat (CCS) system, the ignition must be cycled OFF then ON between each test in order to reset the CCSM.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Heated/Cooled Seat Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Heated/Cooled Seats Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit System Verification
Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Seat 2 Cushion Temp parameter is between 0.5-4.73 volts.
| ⇒ | If not within the specified range, refer to the Seat Cushion Temperature Sensor Test. |
| ⇒ | If the seat cushion temperature parameter displayed correctly on the scan tool, refer to the Seat Cushion Blower Test. |
Circuit/System Testing
Seat Cushion Temperature Sensor Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the C2 harness connector at the CCSM.
- Test for 300 Ω-18 kΩ between the signal circuit terminal 2 and the low reference circuit terminal 3.
- Connect the C2 harness connector at the CCSM.
- Disconnect the harness connector at the seat cushion ventilation heat and cool module.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the signal circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the CCSM.
Important: If the resistance is measured with the seat still warm or cool, the resistance values will vary. At 68°F (20°C), the nominal resistance value is 1200 Ω ±5 percent. For warmer or cooler ambient temperatures, refer to the Temperature vs Resistance table below. The delta resistance values between the seat cushion and seat back temperature sensors should not be greater than 2000 Ω.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal and low reference circuits for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the seat cushion ventilation heat and cool module. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test for a short between the signal and low reference circuits. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the seat cushion ventilation heat and cool module. |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the CCSM. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuits tests normal, replace the CCSM. |
Seat Cushion Blower Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the seat cushion ventilation heat and cool module.
- Test for less than 1 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal 4 and ground.
- Connect a test lamp between the supply voltage circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- Ignition ON, command the Passenger Seat Blower Cmd. ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 7 and ground.
- Ignition ON, command the Passenger Seat Blower Cmd. ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- Connect the harness connector at the seat cushion ventilation heat and cool module.
- Ignition ON, command the Passenger Seat Blower Cmd. ON and OFF with a scan tool. The seat cushion blower should turn ON an OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the CCSM.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the CCSM. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp is always ON, test the supply voltage circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the CCSM. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp is always OFF, test the supply voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the CCSM. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the CCSM. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit test normal, replace the CCSM. |
| ⇒ | If the blower is always OFF, test or replace the seat cushion ventilation heat and cool module. |
Component Testing
Ventilation Heat and Cool Module
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate seat cushion or seat back ventilation heat and cool module.
- Test for 300 Ω-18 kΩ between the signal circuit terminal 5 and the low reference circuit terminal 8.
- Test for 0.9-10 Ω between control circuit terminal 1 and control circuit terminal 3.
- Test for 6 k-9 kΩ between control circuit terminal 2 and the low reference circuit terminal 4.
- Test for 290 k-420 kΩ between control circuit terminal 7 and the low reference circuit terminal 4.
Important: If the resistance is measured with the seat still warm or cool, the resistance values will vary. At 68°F (20°C), the nominal resistance value is 1200 Ω ±5 percent. For warmer or cooler ambient temperatures, refer to the Temperature vs Resistance table below. The delta resistance values between the seat cushion and seat back temperature sensors should not be greater than 2000 Ω.
| ⇒ | If not within the specified range, replace the ventilation heat and cool module. |
Important: The test leads must be connected in the correct polarity, otherwise lower out of range values will appear. Use the Positive Lead for the COOL control circuit and the Negative Lead for the HEAT control circuit. If the
resistance is measured with the seat still warm or cool, the resistance values will vary even if the system was powered up for just a few seconds. The TED must be allowed to stabilize to room temperature prior to a measurement. The following conditions will
change the resistance to out of range values:
• The test leads are incorrectly connected. • Air blowing across the TED • Measuring the resistance at other than room temperature of 70°F • Holding the TED portion of the heated and cool ventilation module in your hand
| ⇒ | If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the ventilation heat and cool module. |
Important: The test leads must be connected in the correct polarity, otherwise higher out of range values will appear. Use the Positive Lead for the supply voltage circuit and the Negative Lead for the ground circuit.
| ⇒ | If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the ventilation heat and cool module. |
Important: The test leads need to be connected in the correct polarity, otherwise higher out of range values will appear. Use the Positive Lead for the speed control circuit and the Negative Lead for the ground circuit.
| ⇒ | If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the ventilation heat and cool module. |
°C | °F | Ω |
|---|---|---|
Temperature vs Resistance Values (Approximate) | ||
60° | 140° | 319.9 |
50° | 122° | 433.1 |
40° | 104° | 596.6 |
30° | 86° | 837.5 |
20° | 68° | 1200 |
10° | 50° | 1757 |
0° | 32° | 2633 |
-10° | 14° | 4047 |
-20° | -4° | 6401 |
-30° | -22° | 10,450 |
-40° | -40° | 17,670 |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for CCSM replacement, setup, and programming |
