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Schematic Reference: Driver Seat Schematics , Passenger Seat Schematics , or Rear Seat Schematics

1

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Seats

2

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

Does the back only mode indicator of the heated seat switch operate as described in the Heated Seats Description and Operation?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Is the BACK ONLY mode indicator always on?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the heated seat switch connector.
  3. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire from battery positive voltage to the battery terminal of the heated seat switch
  4. Probe the back only mode indicator terminal of the heated seat switch with a teat lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does BACK ONLY mode indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

Test the heated seat back only mode indicator control circuit between the heated seat switch and the door module for a short to battery voltage, a high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 6

6

Test the heated seat back only indicator control circuit between the heated seat switch and the door control module for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs 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 door control 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

8

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 door control module. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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10

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2