Pinpoint Test Am: DTC B272A
- AM1 CHECK THE DCSM FOR ON-DEMAND DTCs
- Start the vehicle and set the passenger seat to HIGH heat.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - DCSM.
- Was DTC B272A retrieved on-demand during the self-test?
- Yes : GO to AM2 .
- No : GO to AM5.
- AM2 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION TED THERMISTOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING article .
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Side Air Bag C313.
- Disconnect: DCSM C3305B.
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Cushion TED C3303.
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Measure the resistance between:
- DCSM C3305B-2, circuit VHS27 (WH/OG), harness side and ground.
- DCSM C3305B-3, circuit RHS10 (BU/OG), harness side and ground.
- Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any air bag module when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.- Yes : GO to AM3 .
- No
: REPAIR the circuit(s). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- AM3 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION TED THERMISTOR AND WIRING
- Connect: Passenger Seat Cushion TED C3303.
- Measure the resistance between DCSM C3305B-2, circuit VHS27 (WH/OG), harness side and DCSM C3305B-3, circuit RHS10 (BU/OG), harness side. Note the ambient temperature and refer to the following table.TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE REFERENCE TABLE
Temperature Resistance 0-10°C (32-50°F) 2,782-1,663 ohms 10-20°C (50-68°F) 1,837-1,140 ohms 20-30°C (68-86°F) 1,260-806 ohms 30-40°C (86-104°F) 893-570 ohms 40-50°C (104-122°F) 630-428 ohms - Is the resistance within the limits indicated?
- Yes : GO to AM18.
- No : GO to AM4 .
- AM4 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION TED THERMISTOR
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Cushion TED C3303.
- Measure the resistance between passenger seat cushion TED C3303 pin 5 and pin 8, component side. Note the ambient temperature and refer to the following table.TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE REFERENCE TABLE
Temperature Resistance 0-10°C (32-50°F) 2,782-1,663 ohms 10-20°C (50-68°F) 1,837-1,140 ohms 20-30°C (68-86°F) 1,260-806 ohms 30-40°C (86-104°F) 893-570 ohms 40-50°C (104-122°F) 630-428 ohms - Is the resistance within the limits indicated?
- Yes
: REPAIR circuit VHS27 (WH/OG) or RHS10 (BU/OG) for an open or high resistance. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- No
: INSTALL a new passenger seat cushion TED. REFER to SEAT CUSHION THERMO-ELECTRIC DEVICE in this service information. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- AM5 CONFIRM THE FAULT WHILE MONITORING THE DCSM SEAT BACK THERMAL ELECTRIC DEVICE TEMPERATURE(PBKTEMP) AND SEAT CUSHION THERMAL ELECTRIC DEVICE TEMPERATURE (PCSHTEMP) PIDs
- Set the passenger seat to OFF.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Clear DTCs - DCSM.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: DataLogger - DCSM.
- Monitor the DCSM PIDs PBKTEMP and PCSHTEMP.
- Attempt to recreate the fault. Start the vehicle and set the passenger seat to HIGH heat for at least 15 minutes while occupying the seat.
- Do the PIDs increase incrementally (gradually) and stay within 15°C (27°F) of each other?
NOTE: A crushed seat cushion foam pad or a crushed climate controlled seat manifold may be the cause of the fault making it necessary to occupy the seat to recreate and identify the fault.- Yes : Fault not present at this time. Fault may have been set due to a past failure, incorrect use of the climate controlled seat system by repeated switching between heat and cool modes or due to excessive passenger compartment temperature. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No
: If the PCSHTEMP PID increases incrementally and is greater than 15°C (27°F) of the PBKTEMP PID, GO to AM6
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If the PCSHTEMP PID increases quickly (temperature "jumps" and does not increase incrementally) and is greater than 15°C (27°F) of the PBKTEMP PID, GO to AM16.
- AM6 COMPARE OPERATION OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS
- With the engine running, set both front seats to HIGH cool.
- Note the airflow exhausting from the passenger seat cushion TED and compare it to the airflow exhausting from the driver seat cushion TED.
- Carry out a wiggle test of the wire harnesses between the DCSM and the passenger seat cushion TED while monitoring blower operation of the TED. The blower should operate consistently and not change speeds
- Is the airflow exhausting from the passenger seat cushion TED comparable to the airflow exhausting from the driver seat cushion TED with no change in operation when carrying out the wiggle test?
- Yes : GO to AM7 .
- No
: If the airflow exhausting from the passenger seat cushion TED is not comparable to the airflow exhausting from the driver seat cushion TED, GO to AM8.
If the passenger seat cushion TED blower operation changed while carrying out the wiggle test, IDENTIFY and REPAIR the wiring fault. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- AM7 COMPARE OPERATION OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS WHILE OCCUPIED
- Note the airflow exhausting from the passenger seat cushion TED with the passenger seat occupied and compare it to the airflow exhausting from the driver seat cushion TED with the driver seat occupied.
- Is the airflow exhausting from the passenger seat cushion TED comparable to the airflow exhausting from the driver seat cushion TED?
- Yes : GO to AM16.
- No : INSTALL a new passenger seat cushion foam pad and/or climate controlled seat manifold. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- AM8 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION BLOWER FOR AN OBSTRUCTION OR RESTRICTED FILTER
- Ignition OFF.
- Inspect the blower of the passenger seat cushion TED assembly for an obstruction or for a restricted filter.
- Is the blower obstructed or the filter restricted?
- Yes : REMOVE the obstruction or INSTALL a new filter. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No : GO to AM9 .
- AM9 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION BLOWER SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Depower the SRS. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING article .
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Side Air Bag C313.
- Disconnect: DCSM 3305C.
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Cushion TED C3303.
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Measure the resistance between DCSM C3305C-3, circuit VHS23 (BN/BU), harness side and passenger seat cushion TED C3303-7, circuit VHS23 (BN/BU), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any air bag module when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.- Yes : GO to AM10 .
- No
: REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- AM10 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION BLOWER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between DCSM C3305C-7, circuit RHS08 (VT/WH), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
- Yes
: REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- No : GO to AM11 .
- AM11 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION BLOWER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Measure the resistance between DCSM C3305C-8, circuit CHS08 (BN/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes : GO to AM12 .
- No
: REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- AM12 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION BLOWER CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between:
- DCSM C3305C-8, circuit CHS08 (BN/YE), harness side and passenger seat cushion TED C3303-2, circuit CHS08 (BN/YE), harness side.
- DCSM C3305C-7, circuit RHS08 (VT/WH), harness side and passenger seat cushion TED C3303-4, circuit RHS08 (VT/WH), harness side.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to AM13 .
- No
: REPAIR the circuit(s). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Measure the resistance between:
- AM13 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION BLOWER RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance between passenger seat cushion TED C3303 pin 2 and pin 4, component side.
- Is the resistance between 4,000 ohms and 10,000 ohms?
NOTE: The ohmmeter must be connected with the positive lead to pin 2 and the negative lead to pin 4 when measuring. Ohmmeter leads incorrectly connected results in false readings and leads to incorrect identification of components that are not damaged.Fig 8: Measuring Resistance Between Passenger Seat Cushion TED C3303 Pin 2 And Pin 4, Component SideCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Yes : GO to AM14 .
- No
: INSTALL a new passenger seat cushion TED. REFER to SEAT CUSHION THERMO-ELECTRIC DEVICE in this service information. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- AM14 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION BLOWER SPEED CONTROL RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance between passenger seat cushion TED C3303 pin 7 and pin 4, component side.
- Is the resistance between 240K ohms and 400K ohms?
NOTE: The ohmmeter must be connected with the positive lead to pin 7 and the negative lead to pin 4 when measuring. Ohmmeter leads incorrectly connected results in false readings and leads to incorrect identification of components that are not damaged.Fig 9: Measuring Resistance Between Passenger Seat Cushion TED C3303 Pin 7 And Pin 4, Component SideCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Yes : GO to AM15 .
- No
: INSTALL a new passenger seat cushion TED. REFER to SEAT CUSHION THERMO-ELECTRIC DEVICE in this service information. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- AM15 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION TED INSTALLATION AND FOR CRUSHED SEAT CUSHION
- Ignition OFF.
- Remove the passenger seat. Refer to SEAT - FRONT in this service information.
- Remove the passenger seat cushion cover. Refer to SEAT CUSHION COVER - FRONT in this service information.
- Inspect the passenger seat cushion for the following:
- Is the passenger seat cushion TED correctly installed?
- Is the passenger seat cushion seat cushion foam pad crushed or restricted?
- Is the passenger seat cushion climate controlled seat manifold crushed or restricted?
- Is the passenger seat cushion TED correctly installed and are there no signs of damage to the foam pad and manifold?
- Yes : INSTALL the passenger seat cushion cover and seat and GO to AM18.
- No : CORRECTLY install the passenger seat cushion TED or INSTALL a new passenger seat cushion foam pad and/or climate controlled seat manifold. CONNECT the battery ground cable. REFER to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- AM16 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION TED THERMISTOR AND WIRING
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING article .
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Side Air Bag C313.
- Disconnect: DCSM C3305B.
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Measure the resistance between DCSM C3305B-2, circuit VHS27 (WH/OG), harness side and C3305B-3 circuit RHS10 (BU/OG), harness side. Note the ambient temperature and refer to the following table.TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE REFERENCE TABLE
Temperature Resistance 0-10°C (32-50°F) 2,782-1,663 ohms 10-20°C (50-68°F) 1,837-1,140 ohms 20-30°C (68-86°F) 1,260-806 ohms 30-40°C (86-104°F) 893-570 ohms 40-50°C (104-122°F) 630-428 ohms - Is the resistance within the limits indicated?
WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any air bag module when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.- Yes : GO to AM18.
- No : GO to AM17 .
- AM17 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION TED THERMISTOR
- Measure the resistance between passenger seat cushion TED C3303 pin 5 and pin 8, component side. Note the ambient temperature and refer to the following table.TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE REFERENCE TABLE
Temperature Resistance 0-10°C (32-50°F) 2,782-1,663 ohms 10-20°C (50-68°F) 1,837-1,140 ohms 20-30°C (68-86°F) 1,260-806 ohms 30-40°C (86-104°F) 893-570 ohms 40-50°C (104-122°F) 630-428 ohms - Is the resistance within the limits indicated?
- Yes
: REPAIR circuit VHS27 (WH/OG) or RHS10 (BU/OG) for an open or high resistance. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- No
: INSTALL a new TED. REFER to SEAT CUSHION THERMO-ELECTRIC DEVICE in this service information. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Measure the resistance between passenger seat cushion TED C3303 pin 5 and pin 8, component side. Note the ambient temperature and refer to the following table.
- AM18 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION TED HEATING/COOLING CIRCUITRY CURRENT DRAW
- Connect: All DCSM, TED and Body Harness-to-Seat Harness Connectors.
- Place an inductive current probe around circuit CHS07 (GY/BU) near DCSM C3305A-A and monitor the current draw.
- Start the vehicle and set the passenger seat to HIGH heat.
- Is the current draw less than 11 amps?
NOTE: It may be necessary to open the seat wire harness conduit to allow placing the inductive current probe around the circuit as described in the following step. Care must be taken when opening up the wire harness so as not to damage any wiring or connectors. Do not damage any wiring or induce stress on any wiring or connectors. Close up the wire harness once repairs to the seat are complete.NOTE: Use a commercially available inductive current probe (such as Electronic Specialties Current Probe/Multimeter 685 or a Fluke I410 [used with a digital multimeter]) or the low current probe from the Vehicle Measurement Module available for use with Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS). If these are unavailable, the inductive current probe feature from a battery tester may be substituted.- Yes : GO to AM19 .
- No
: INSTALL a new passenger seat cushion TED. REFER to SEAT CUSHION THERMO-ELECTRIC DEVICE in this service information. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- AM19 CHECK RESISTANCE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION TED AND WIRING
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: DCSM 3305A.
- Measure the resistance between DCSM C3305A-A circuit CHS07 (GY/BU), harness side and C3305A-B, circuit RHS07 (BU), harness side.
- Is the resistance between 0.9 and 10 ohms?
- Yes : GO to AM21.
- No : GO to AM20 .
- AM20 CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION TED
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Cushion TED C3303.
- Measure the resistance between passenger seat cushion TED C3303 pin 1 and pin 3, component side.
- Is the resistance between 0.9 and 10 ohms?
- Yes
: REPAIR circuit CHS07 (GY/BU) or RHS07 (BU) for an open or high resistance. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- No
: INSTALL a new passenger seat cushion TED. REFER to SEAT CUSHION THERMO-ELECTRIC DEVICE in this service information. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- AM21 CHECK FOR CORRECT DCSM OPERATION
- Inspect the DCSM and passenger seat cushion TED harness and component side connectors and the body harness-to-seat harness connectors for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect: All DCSM, TED and Body Harness-to-Seat Harness Connectors.
- Make sure the connectors are seated correctly.
- Start the engine.
- Set the passenger seat to OFF.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Clear DTCs - DCSM.
- Attempt to recreate the fault. With the engine still running set the passenger seat to HIGH heat for at least 15 minutes.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes
: INSTALL a new DCSM. REFER to DUAL CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT MODULE (DCSM) in this service information. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- No
: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Inspect the DCSM and passenger seat cushion TED harness and component side connectors and the body harness-to-seat harness connectors for: