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Intermittently Inoperative Heated Seats (Reprogram HVSM/MSM (Seat Module))

Subject:Intermittently Inoperative Heated Seats (Reprogram HVSM/MSM (Seat Module))

Models:2007 GMC Acadia
2007 Saturn OUTLOOK
with Heated Front Seats (RPO KA1)



Do This

Don't Do This

Reprogram the seat module.

Do not replace any physical component of the heated seat system.

Condition

Some customers may comment that the heated front seats are intermittently inoperative when:

    • The customer starts the vehicle.
    • The heated seat is then switched "ON" to pre-heat the seat without an occupant in the seat.
    • The driver or passenger occupies the seat that has been pre-heated.

Under this set of circumstances, the heated seat may switch itself "OFF" when the seat becomes occupied and may not respond to the heated seat switch until the next ignition cycle.

Cause

Due to an anomaly in the programming, an interaction between the seat module and the occupant sensor in the seat may exist, causing the seat heater to switch off.

Correction

An updated calibration has been released to address this condition. Reprogram the seat module using SPS. This new service calibration is available on TIS2WEB.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

N9547*

HVSM (Seat Module) - Reprogram with SPS

0.4 hr

*This is a unique labor operation number for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.