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 B1925 02: Left Seat Heater Sensor Circuit Short to GroundDTC B1925 05: Left Seat Heater Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open
DTC B2170 02: Right Seat Heater Cushion Sensor Circuit Short to Ground
DTC B2170 05: Right Seat Heater Cushion Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Left rear heated seat back element supply voltage | B2508 02 | B1935 0C, B1935 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B1935 0B, B1935 0E |
Left rear heated seat back element control | B2345 00, B2508 02 | B1935 0C, B1935 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B1935 0B, B1935 0E |
Left rear heated seat back temperature sensor signal | B2435 02 | B1935 04, B1935 1F, B2435 0D | B1935 04, B1935 1F, B2435 0D | B1935 0A, B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B |
Left rear heated seat back temperature sensor low reference | -- | B1935 04, B1935 1F, B2435 0D | -- | B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B |
Left rear heated seat cushion element supply voltage | B2508 02 | B2425 0C, B2425 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B2425 0B, B2425 0E |
Left rear heated seat cushion element control | B2345 00, B2508 02 | B2425 0C, B2425 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B2425 0B, B2425 0E |
Left rear heated seat cushion temperature sensor signal | B1925 02, B2425 1F | B1925 05, B2425 04, B2425 1F | B1925 05, B2425 04, B2425 1F | B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B, B2425 0A |
Left rear heated seat cushion temperature sensor low reference | -- | B1925 05, B2425 04, B2425 1F | -- | B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B |
Right rear heated seat back element supply voltage | B2508 02 | B2180 0C, B2180 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B2180 0B, B2180 0E |
Right rear heated seat back element control | B2345 00, B2508 02 | B2180 0C, B2180 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B2180 0B, B2180 0E |
Right rear heated seat back temperature sensor signal | B2440 02 | B2180 04, B2180 1F, B2440 05 | B2180 04, B2180 1F, B2440 05 | B2180 0A, B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B |
Right rear heated seat back temperature sensor low reference | -- | B2180 04, B2180 1F, B2440 05 | -- | B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B |
Right rear heated seat cushion element supply voltage | B2508 02 | B2430 0C, B2430 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B2430 0B, B2430 0E |
Right rear heated seat cushion element control | B2345 00, B2508 02 | B2430 0C, B2430 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B2430 0B, B2430 0E |
Right rear heated seat cushion temperature sensor signal | B2170 02, B2430 1F | B2430 04, B2430 1F, B2170 05 | B2430 04, B2430 1F, B2170 05 | B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B, B2430 0A |
Right rear heated seat cushion temperature sensor low reference | -- | B2430 04, B2430 1F, B2170 05 | -- | B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B |
Circuit/System Description
The heated seat temperature sensor that set this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is located in the seat cushion just under the seat cover with the seat heating element. The rear heated seat module (RHSM) supplies a separate 5-volt reference voltage through the temperature sensor signal circuit and a ground through the low reference circuit to the sensor. The module monitors the voltage of the sensor signal circuit to determine the temperature of the seat. The temperature sensor varies in resistance based on the temperature of the heating element, causing the signal voltage to change. Once the seat reaches the set temperature, the module will then cycle the control circuit of the heating elements ON and OFF in order to maintain the desired seat temperature based on the feedback voltage from the sensors.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The RHSM must be powered.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
B1925 02, B2170 02
The temperature sensor voltage drops below 0.8 volt for more than 1 second.
B1925 05, B2170 05
The temperature sensor voltage is greater than 5 volts for more than 1 second.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The heated seat function for the affected seat will be disabled.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The current DTC will clear and set to history 3 seconds after the reference voltage returns to the normal operating range and the power mode changes to OFF then back to ACC or RUN. |
| • | The history DTC will clear after 50 consecutive fault-free ignition cycles have occurred. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Heated/Cooled Seat Component Views
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Testing
B1925 02 or B1925 05
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the C2, C4 harness connectors at the RHSM.
- Test for 1.4K-300K ohms between the signal circuit terminal 9 C4 and the low reference circuit terminal 6 C2.
- Ignition OFF, connect the C2, C) harness connectors to the RHSM.
- Disconnect the harness connector at the seat cushion heating element/temperature sensor.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the signal circuit terminal C and ground.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the RHSM.
Important: When measuring the resistance, the resistance values are based on the seat being at room temperature of 20°C (68°F).
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit and low reference circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion temperature sensor. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test for a short between the signal and low reference circuits. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion temperature sensor. |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RHSM. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RHSM. |
B2170 02 or B2170 05
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the C2, C4 harness connectors at the RHSM.
- Test for 1.4K-300K ohms between the signal circuit terminal 20 C4 and the low reference circuit terminal 8 C2.
- Ignition OFF, connect the C2, C4 harness connectors to the RHSM.
- Disconnect the harness connector at the seat cushion heating element/temperature sensor.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the signal circuit terminal C and ground.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the RHSM.
Important: When measuring the resistance, the resistance values are based on the seat being at room temperature of 20°C (68°F).
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit and low reference circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion temperature sensor. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test for a short between the signal and low reference circuits. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion temperature sensor. |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RHSM. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RHSM. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for RHSM replacement, setup, and programming |
