Symptom Chart: Rear Seats

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Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to: Diagnostic Methods .

Symptom Chart

Condition	Possible Sources	Actions
Both heated rear seats are inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test A
The left heated rear seat is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test B
The right heated rear seat is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test C
The left heated rear seat heats correctly but the indicator does not illuminate when activated	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test D
The right heated rear seat heats correctly but the indicator does not illuminate when activated	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test E
The left heated rear seat indicator is always on	Wiring, terminals or connectors Heated seat module	DISCONNECT the heated rear seat module electrical connector. If the left heated rear seat indicator turns off when the heated rear seat module is disconnected, INSTALL a new heated rear seat module. Refer to: Heated Rear Seat Module - Crew Cab . If the left heated rear seat indicator remains on when the heated rear seat module is disconnected, REPAIR the left heated rear seat module indicator circuits for a short to voltage.
The right heated rear seat indicator is always on	Wiring, terminals or connectors Heated seat module	DISCONNECT the heated rear seat module electrical connector. If the right heated rear seat indicator turns off when the heated rear seat module is disconnected, INSTALL a new heated rear seat module. Refer to: Heated Rear Seat Module - Crew Cab . If the right heated rear seat indicator remains on when the heated rear seat module is disconnected, REPAIR the right heated rear seat module indicator circuits for a short to voltage.