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 B2425 04: Left Seat Heater Cushion Circuit OpenDTC B2425 0A: Left Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Rate of Change Below Threshold
DTC B2425 0B: Left Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Current Above Threshold
DTC B2425 0C: Left Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Current Below Threshold
DTC B2425 0D: Left Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Resistance Above Threshold
DTC B2425 0E: Left Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Resistance Below Threshold
DTC B2425 1F: Left Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Intermittent
DTC B2430 04: Right Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Open
DTC B2430 0A: Right Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Rate of Change Below Threshold
DTC B2430 0B: Right Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Current Above Threshold
DTC B2430 0C: Right Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Current Below Threshold
DTC B2430 0D: Right Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Resistance Above Threshold
DTC B2430 0E: Right Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Resistance Below Threshold
DTC B2430 1F: Right Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Intermittent
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B+ MSM Terminal 5 X3 | 1, 2, B1935 0C, B1935 0D, B2180 0C, B2180 0D, B2425 0C, B2425 0D, B2430 0C, B2430 0D | 1, 2, B1935 0C, B1935 0D, B2180 0C, B2180 0D, B2425 0C, B2425 0D, B2430 0C, B2430 0D | -- | -- |
Driver Heated Seat Back Element Supply Voltage | B2508 02 | B1935 0C, B1935 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B1935 0B, B1935 0E |
Driver Heated Seat Back Element Control | B2345 00, B2508 02 | B1935 0C, B1935 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B1935 0B, B1935 0E |
Driver 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 |
Driver Heated Seat Back Temperature Sensor Low Reference | -- | B1935 04, B1935 1F, B2435 0D | -- | B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B |
Driver Heated Seat Cushion Element Supply Voltage | B2508 02 | B2425 0C, B2425 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B2425 0B, B2425 0E |
Driver Heated Seat Cushion Element Control | B2345 00, B2508 02 | B2425 0C, B2425 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B2425 0B, B2425 0E |
Driver 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 |
Driver Heated Seat Cushion Temperature Sensor Low Reference | -- | B1925 05, B2425 04, B2425 1F | -- | B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B |
Passenger Heated Seat Back Element Supply Voltage | B2508 02 | B2180 0C, B2180 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B2180 0B, B2180 0E |
Passenger Heated Seat Back Element Control | B2345 00, B2508 02 | B2180 0C, B2180 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B2180 0B, B2180 0E |
Passenger 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 |
Passenger Heated Seat Back Temperature Sensor Low Reference | -- | B2180 04, B2180 1F, B2440 05 | -- | B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B |
Passenger Heated Seat Cushion Element Supply Voltage | B2508 02 | B2430 0C, B2430 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B2430 0B, B2430 0E |
Passenger Heated Seat Cushion Element Control | B2345 00, B2508 02 | B2430 0C, B2430 0D | B2345 00, B2508 01 | B2430 0B, B2430 0E |
Passenger 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 |
Passenger Heated Seat Cushion Temperature Sensor Low Reference | -- | B2430 04, B2430 1F, B2170 05 | -- | B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B |
1. Power seat inoperative 2. Heated seat inoperative | ||||
Circuit/System Description
The driver and front passenger heated seats are controlled by the memory seat module (MSM). When active, power is applied to the seat cushion and back heater elements through a common voltage supply circuit. Each individual heater element is grounded by the MSM through separate low side drive control circuits. The heater element control circuits are pulse width modulated (PWM) to ground by the MSM in order to control the seat temperature by regulating the current flow through the heater elements. The MSM then monitors the current flow through the heating elements and the of rate change of the temperature sensors to verify correct heated seat operation.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The MSM must be powered.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
B2425 04, B2430 04
The MSM does not detect a temperature change for up to 210 seconds.
B2425 0A, B2430 0A
The MSM detects that the set point temperature has not been reached for up to 8.5 minutes.
B2425 0B, B2425 0E, B2430 0B, B2430 0E
By measuring the current and voltage output to the seat cushion heating element every 10 seconds, the MSM calculates that the heating element resistance is below the minimum resistance value of 3.4 ohms.
B2425 0C, B2425 0D, B2430 0C, B2430 0D
By measuring the current and voltage output to the seat cushion heating element every 10 seconds, the MSM calculates that the heating element resistance is above the maximum resistance value of 10 ohms.
B2425 1F, B2430 1F
The temperature sensor voltage is erratic or change suddenly.
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 the code to history, when the malfunction is no longer present 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
Description and Operation
Heated Seats Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
B2425 0A, B2425 0B, B2425 0C, B2425 0D, B2425 0E, B2425 04, or B2425 1F
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the MSM.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- Ignition OFF, connect the X3 harness connector at the MSM and disconnect the X1 harness connector at the MSM.
- Test for 3-10 ohms between the control circuit terminal 6 and control circuit terminal 11.
- Disconnect the X2, X5 harness connectors at the MSM.
- Test for 1.7K-300K ohms between the signal circuit terminal 1 X5 and the low reference circuit terminal 3 X2.
- Connect the X1, X2, X5 harness connectors at the MSM.
- 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 MSM.
| ⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. |
Important: When measuring resistance, the resistance values are based on the seat being at room temperature of 20°C (68°F).
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified value, test the control circuits for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion heating element. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test for a short between the control circuits. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion heating element. |
| ⇒ | 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 MSM. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM. |
B2430 0A, B2430 0B, B2430 0C, B2430 0D, B2430 0E, B2430 04, or B2430 1F
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the MSM.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- Ignition OFF, connect the X3 harness connector at the MSM and disconnect the X1, X4 harness connectors at the MSM.
- Test for 3-12 ohms between the control circuit terminal 14 X1 and control circuit terminal 14 X4.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2, X5 harness connectors at the MSM.
- Test for 1.7K-300K ohms between the signal circuit terminal 2 X5 and the low reference circuit terminal 6 X2.
- Connect the X1, X2, X4, X5 harness connectors at the MSM.
- 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 MSM.
| ⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified value, test the control circuits for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion heating element. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test for a short between the control circuits. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion heating element. |
| ⇒ | 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 MSM. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for MSM replacement, setup, and programming |
