• | 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. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage |
---|---|---|---|
B+ | 1 | 1 | -- |
Ground | -- | 1 | 1 |
1. Heated/Cooled cup holder Malfunction |
The Heated/Cooled cup holder system uses a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) ceramic element. The PTC is attached to the side of an aluminum cylinder that forms the cup holder to provide the temperature change. B+ will either heat or cool the PTC element in the cup holder. Voltage applied in one direction heats the element and cools it when the polarity is reversed. A momentary switch on the console surface operates the unit. It offers off, heat and cool settings. The cup holders have a temperature range that heats to 140°F or cools to 35°F. A light in the switch glows red to indicate heating and blue to indicate cooling.
Heated/Cooled Cupholder Schematics
Heated/Cooled Cup Holder Description and Operation
Control Module References for scan tool information
Ignition ON, turn the Heated/Cooled cup holder ON. Feel the inside of the Heated/Cooled cup holder it should feel warm or cool to the touch within a few minutes depending on the switch position.
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the B+ circuit fuse is open, test or replace the Heated/Cooled cup holder. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.