Circuit Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The heated seat temperature sensor that set this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is located in the seat cushion just under the seat cover with the seat heating element. The body control module (BCM) supplies a 10-volt signal and a low reference circuit to the sensor. The BCM monitors the voltage of the heated seat temperature sensor signal circuit to determine the temperature of the seat. The BCM will then cycle the heated seat relay on and off in order to maintain the desired seat temperature based on the voltage feedback from the temperature sensor.

The BCM also monitors the sensor signal circuit for a change in voltage that is either to fast or to slow. The slow rate check is performed only when the heated seat is initially turned on with a cold seat in order to prevent setting a false diagnostic trouble code (DTC)..