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Schematic Reference: Heated Seats Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Connector End Views

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 Low Indicator Malfunction complaint is present.

Does the low temperature indicator operate as described in the heated seat system 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 Low temperature indicator always on?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the heated seat module connector C1.
  3. Momentarily connect a test lamp from battery positive voltage to the heated seat low temperature indicator control circuit of the heated seat module.

Does the Low temperature indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Test the heated seat low temperature indicator control circuit between the heated seat switch and the heated seat module for a short to ground 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 8

6

Test the heated seat low temperature indicator control circuit between the heated seat switch and the heated seat module for a short to voltage. 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 heated seat 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 heated seat module. Refer to Front Seat Heater Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the heated seat switch. Refer to Heated Seat 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