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Pinpoint Test M: The Heated Seat Is Inoperative - Driver, Does Not Operate In High

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Remove restraint system diagnostic tools from the vehicle prior to road testing. If tools are not removed, the supplemental restraint system (SRS) device may not deploy in a crash. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in a crash and possibly violate vehicle safety standards.
CAUTION: Use the correct probe adapter(s) from the Flex Probe Kit when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
CAUTION: Most faults are due to connector and/or wiring concerns. Carry out a thorough inspection and verification before proceeding with the pinpoint test.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE: The supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  1. M1 CHECK THE HEATED SEAT SWITCH INPUT TO THE HEATED SEAT MODULE  
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    • For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, carry out the following:
      • Disconnect the driver seat side air bag C315.
      • Connect the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool to the driver seat side air bag C315.
    • Disconnect: Driver Heated Seat Module C359
      • 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.
    • Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES article.
    • Measure the resistance between driver heated seat module C359-8, circuit 1020 (DG/VT), harness side and ground while pressing the heated seat switch.
    • 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. REFER to Heated Seat Module . TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    2. NO  : Go to  M2.
  2. M2 CHECK CIRCUIT 1020 (DG/VT) FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: Driver Heated Seat Switch C538
      • Fig 1: Measuring Resistance
      GF0013095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between driver heated seat switch C538-6, circuit 1020 (DG/VT), harness side and driver heated seat module C359-8, circuit 1020 (DG/VT), harness side; and between driver heated seat switch C538-6, circuit 1020 (DG/VT), harness side and ground.
    • 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  M3.
    2. NO  : REPAIR circuit 1020 (DG/VT). TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  3. M3 CHECK CIRCUIT 1020 (DG/VT) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Key in ON position.
      • Fig 2: Measuring Voltage
      GF0013096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the voltage between the driver heated seat module C359-8, circuit 1020 (DG/VT), harness side and ground.
    • Is any voltage present? 
    1. YES  : REPAIR circuit 1020 (DG/VT). TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new heated seat switch. REFER to Heated Seat Switch . TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
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