Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1) CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
Turn the ignition on.

With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.

Wait 30 seconds.

With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display: U0208-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH HEATED SEATS CONTROL MODULE?

Yes
1. Go to 2).
No
1. The condition that caused this code to set is not present at this time. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chaffed, pierced, pinched and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded or contaminated terminals.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
2) (D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Of LIN BUS Circuit
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Heated Seats Module harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Measure the voltage of the (D506) LIN BUS circuit.

Is the voltage above 5 volts?

Yes
1. Go to 3).
No
1. Repair the (D506) LIN BUS circuit for an open.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
3) (F937) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) OPEN

Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Of Fused Ignition Switch Output (RUN) Circuit
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Measure the voltage of the (F937) Fused Ignition Switch Output (RUN) circuit.

Is the voltage above 10 volts?

Yes
1. Go to 4).
No
1. Repair the (F937) Fused Ignition Switch Output (RUN) circuit for an open.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
4) (Z908) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Ground & Ground Circuit
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Measure the resistance between ground and the (Z908) Ground circuit.

Is the resistance below 10K ohms?

Yes
1. Replace the Heated Seats Module in accordance with the service information.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Repair the (Z908) ground circuit for an open.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .