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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.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Heated Seat Back/Cushion Switch Signal

1

1

1

--

Heated Seat Back Only Mode Switch Signal

2

2

2

--

Heated Seat Back Only Mode Indicator Control

3

3

3

4

--

Heated Seat Back/Cushion Indicator Control

3

4

4

5

--

Heated Seat High Temperature Indicator Control

3

3

3

4

--

Heated Seat Low Temperature Indicator Control

3

3

3

4

--

Heated Seat Medium Temperature Indicator Control

3

3

3

4

--

Heated Seat Switch Low Reference

1

1

--

--

1. Heated seat back/cushion inoperative

2. Heated seat back only mode inoperative

3. Heated seat switch indicator inoperative

4. Heated seat switch indicator always on

Circuit/System Description

The driver and front passenger heated seats are controlled by separate heated seat switches. The switches are located on the door panels. When a heated seat switch is pressed, ground is momentarily applied through the switch contacts and the switch signal circuit to the door module. In response to this signal, the door module sends a serial data message to the memory seat module (MSM) indicating the heat seat request. The door module then applies voltage through the appropriate indicator control circuits to the heated seat switch illuminating the appropriate indicators.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Heated/Cooled Seat Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Heated/Cooled Seat Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Output Controls
    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, operate the heated seat switch through all modes of operation. The seat should activate in the appropriate heat modes and the appropriate switch indicators should illuminate until the OFF position is reached.

If any heated or cooled seat mode is inoperative, refer to Heated Seat Inoperative.
If the heated seat operates normal, but the switch indicators do not illuminate or are always ON, refer to the Heated Seat Switch Indicator component test. If the switch tests normal, replace the appropriate door module.

Component Testing

Heated Seat Switch Indicator

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the C4 harness connector at the appropriate door module.
  2. Connect a 3A fused jumper wire between the low reference circuit terminal 4 and ground.
  3. Connect a test lamp between B+ and each control circuit terminal listed below. The appropriate indicator should illuminate.
  4. • Medium heat indicator terminal 1
    • High heat indicator terminal 2
    • Low heat indicator terminal 9
    • Seat back and cushion indicator terminal 10
    • Seat back only mode indicator terminal 11
    If any indicator does not illuminate, replace the heated seat switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Front Seat Heater Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for DDM or PDM replacement, setup, and programming