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Heated Seat Inoperative

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Heated Seat Inoperative Diagnostic Test

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Driver Seat Schematics  Passenger Seat Schematics  
Connector End View Reference:  Power Seat Systems Connector End Views  
1 Did you perform the Power Seat Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Seat Systems 
2
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Attempt to operate the heated seat in all of the operating modes.
Does the system operate normally?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Observe the Back Only Heat Switch parameter in the door module Inputs data list.
  3. Press and release the back only heated seat switch.
Does the scan tool display Active while the switch is pressed?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 8 
4
  1. Observe the Heated Seat Switch parameter in the door module Inputs data list.
  2. Press and release the back and cushion heated seat switch.
Does the scan tool display Active while the switch is pressed?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 8 
5
  1. Display the Seat Heat Zone parameter in the seat module Inputs/Outputs data list.
  2. Operate the heated seat switches in all of the operating modes.
Does the scan tool display the correct seat heat zone parameter in relation to the heated seat switch operation?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 9 
6
  1. Disconnect the inoperative seat heater element connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the voltage supply circuit terminal and the control circuit terminal in the harness connector.
  3. Operate the appropriate heated seat switch to the high mode.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 7 
7 Test the seat heater element voltage supply and control circuits in the seat harness for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14  Go to Step 9 
8 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the door module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14  Go to Step 11 
9 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the seat module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14  Go to Step 12 
10 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the inoperative seat heater element. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14  Go to Step 13 
11 Replace the door module. Refer to Switch Replacement - Door Lock and Side Window - Driver in Doors.
Is the repair complete?
Go to Step 14  -
12 Replace the seat module. Refer to Memory Seat Control Module Replacement .
Is the repair complete?
Go to Step 14  -
13 Replace the inoperative seat heater element. Refer to Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Front  or to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front .
Is the repair complete?
Go to Step 14  -
14 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2