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Pinpoint Test N: The Left Rear Heated Seat Is Inoperative - Does Not Operate In High: Overview

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  1. N1 CHECK THE HEATED SEAT SWITCH INPUT TO THE HEATED SEAT MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Left Rear Heated Seat Module C3162.
    • Measure the resistance between left rear heated seat module C3162-8, circuit 8-HC21 (WH/GN), harness side and ground while pressing the heated seat switch.
      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Left Rear Heated Seat Module C3162-8, Circuit 8-HC21 (WH/GN), Harness Side And Ground
      G03203779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 50 ohms when the heated seat switch is pressed and greater than 10,000 ohms when the heated seat switch is not pressed? 
    1. Yes  : INSTALL a new heated seat module. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. No  : GO to N2.
  2. N2 CHECK CIRCUIT 8-HC21 (WH/GN) FOR OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: Left Rear Heated Seat Switch C722.
    • Measure the resistance between left rear heated seat switch C722-2, circuit 8-HC21 (WH/GN), harness side and left rear heated seat module C3162-8, circuit 8-HC21 (WH/GN), harness side; and between left rear heated seat switch C722-2, circuit 8-HC21 (WH/GN), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Left Rear Heated Seat Switch C722-2, Circuit 8-HC21 (WH/GN), Harness Side
      G03203780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 1 ohm between the heated seat switch and the heated seat module and greater than 10,000 ohms between the heated seat switch and ground? 
    1. Yes  : GO to N3.
    2. No  : REPAIR circuit 8-HC21 (WH/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. N3 CHECK CIRCUIT 8-HC21 (WH/GN) FOR SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the left rear heated seat module C3162-8, circuit 8-HC21 (WH/GN), harness side and ground.
      Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between Left Rear Heated Seat Module C3162-8, Circuit 8-HC21 (WH/GN), Harness Side And Ground
      G03203781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is voltage present? 
    1. Yes  : REPAIR circuit 8-HC21 (WH/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. No  : INSTALL a new heated seat switch. TEST the system for normal operation.