Heated Seat Inoperative

Heated Seat Inoperative

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The driver and passenger heated seats are controlled by separate heated seat switches. Both switches are located in the HVAC control module. When a heated seat switch is pressed, the HVAC control module sends a serial data message to the heated seat control module indicating the heated seat request. In response to this signal, the heated seat control module activates the heated seat by applying battery voltage to the seat heating elements. The heated seat control module then sends a serial data message back to the HVAC control module commanding it to illuminate the appropriate seat temperature indicator.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Heated/Cooled Seat Schematics [1][2]Electrical Diagrams

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views 1-2 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve (MN5)

Description and Operation

Heated Seats Description and Operation Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Programming and Relearning for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, use a scan tool to observe the appropriate HVAC Control Module heated seat switch parameter listed below while pressing the heated seat switch. The reading should change between Inactive and Active.

* Driver Heated Seat Sw.

* Pass. Heated Seat Sw.

If not the specified value, replace the HVAC control module.

If the readings change between Inactive and Active, the heated seat is inoperative, and there are NO DTCs set, replace the heated seat control module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References Programming and Relearning for HVAC control module and heated seat control module replacement, setup, and programming