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Heated Seat Module - 2nd Row Seats

If a heated seat fails to heat and one or both of the indicator lamps on a heated seat switch flash, refer to Diagnosis and Testing Heated Seat System in the Heated Seat section for the location of flashing LED heated seat system diagnosis and testing procedures. If a heated seat heats but one or both indicator lamps on the heated seat switch fail to operate, test the heated seat switch. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing Heated Seat Switch in Heated Seats for heated seat switch diagnosis and testing procedures. If the heated seat switch checks OK, proceed as follows.
1. Check the heated seat element.
2. Check the heated seat sensor.
3. Check the heated seat switch.

NOTE: Refer to the Wiring section for the location of complete heated seat system wiring diagrams and connector pin-out information.

4. Using a voltmeter, backprobe the heated seat module connector, do not disconnect. Check for voltage at the appropriate pin cavities. 12v should be present. If OK go to Step 5, if Not, Repair the open or shorted voltage supply circuit as required.
5. Using a ohmmeter, backprobe the heated seat module connector, do not disconnect. Check for proper continuity to ground on the ground pin cavities. Continuity should be present. If OK replace the heated seat module with a known good unit and retest system, if Not OK, Repair the open or shorted ground circuit as required.