Normal Operation
The Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) is supplied voltage at all times, but the climate controlled seat system only operates with the engine running. The system can be operated with the ignition ON engine OFF by using a scan tool to bypass the climate controlled seat switches on the touchscreen. When commanding a heat or cool mode operation in this manner, the DCSM will only operate the system in 15-second intervals. Both voltage supply circuits are spliced together internal to the DCSM, so if one circuit becomes open, both seats can still be operated. However, if a fault occurs setting a DTC specific to either climate controlled seat, only the affected seat will be disabled by the DCSM.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- APIM
- FDIM
- DCSM