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Heated Seat Switch Indicator Malfunction

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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate heated seat switch.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the control circuit terminal 2 and ground. If the test lamp does not illuminate, refer to Interior Backlighting Malfunction (w/AN3) or Interior Backlighting Malfunction (w/o AN3) .
  3. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the heated seat switch.
  4. Disconnect the X3, X4 harness connectors at the heated seat module.
  5. Ignition ON, connect a test lamp between the control circuits listed below and ground. The appropriate indicator should turn ON and OFF when the test lamp is connected and disconnected.
    • Driver seat high heat indicator terminal 5 X3
    • Driver seat medium heat indicator terminal 16 X4
    • Driver seat low heat indicator terminal 4 X3
    • Driver seat back and cushion heat indicator terminal 17 X4
    • Driver seat back heat indicator terminal 15 X4
    • Passenger seat high heat indicator terminal 10 X3
    • Passenger seat medium heat indicator terminal 6 X4
    • Passenger seat low heat indicator terminal 9 X3
    • Passenger seat back and cushion heat indicator terminal 7 X4
    • Passenger seat back heat indicator terminal 18 X4
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the appropriate control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the heated seat switch.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the appropriate control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the heated seat switch.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the HSM.