Schematic Reference: Heated Seats Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Connector End Views or Body Control System Connector End Views in Body Control System

DEFINITION: The heated seat switch mode indicator is inoperative, but the heated seat system operates OK.

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Power Seat Systems?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Seat Systems

Verify that the Heated Seat Switch Mode Indicator Malfunction is present.

Does the heated seat switch mode indicator operate as described in the system description and operation?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

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Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Is the heated seat switch mode indicator always on?

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the heated seat module connector C1.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire from the heated seat control module status signal circuit of the heated seat module connector to a good ground.
5. Press the appropriate heated seat switch.

Does the heated seat mode indicator illuminate?

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1. Install a scan tool.
2. With a scan tool, observe the Heated Seat Status parameter in the Rear Integration Module data list.
3. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire from the heated seat control module status signal circuit of the heated seat module connector to a good ground.

Does the Heated Seat Status parameter display ON?

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Test the heated seat control module status signal circuit between the rear integration module and the heated seat module 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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Test the heated seat control module status signal circuit between the rear integration module and the heated seat module for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Inspect the 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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Inspect the for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC control 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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Inspect the for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear integration module (RIM). 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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Replace the heated seat module. Refer to Front Seat Heater Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems-Automatic.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Important: After replacement of the RIM perform the set up procedure for the RIM. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.

Replace the rear integration module. Refer to Rear Integration Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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