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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Ignition on, engine off.
  2. Move the heated seat switch to the off position.
  3. Observe the power indicator lamps on the heated switch.

Are the heated switch power indicator lamps off?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 6

2

While cycling the heated switch between off and lo/hi positions, listen to an audible click coming from the heated seat control module.

Did you hear an audible click?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Test the heated seat heater element feed circuit for a short to B+.

Refer to in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

4

Test the heated seat control module on input circuit for a short to B+.

Refer to in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Test the heated seat control module lo/hi input circuit for a short to B+.

Refer to in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

6

Replace the heated seat switch. Refer to Front Seat Heater Element Replacement

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 8

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7

Replace the heated seat control module. Refer to Front Seat Heater Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 8

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8

Operate system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2