DTC B1C61

DTC B1C61  : Driver's heater current abnormal low

NOTE: 

• If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A .
• The front seat heater control unit does not turn on the front seat heater until the seat core temperature is 185°F (85°C) or less. Make sure the seat core temperature is below 185°F (85°C) before troubleshooting.

DTC (Front Seat Heater Control Unit)

1. Problem verification

   -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

   -2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode and then the ON mode.

   -3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC
   B1C61 Driver's heater current abnormal low

   Is DTC B1C61 indicated?

   YES 

   Go to step 2.

   NO 

   Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

2. DTC check

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -2. Disconnect the following connector.

   Driver's seat heater connector A (4P)

   -3. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

   Terminal A	Driver's seat heater connector A (4P) (female terminals) No. 3:
   Terminal B	Body ground

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   -4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -5. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

   -6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC
   B1C61 Driver's heater current abnormal low

   Is DTC B1C61 indicated?

   YES 

   Repair an open or high resistance in the HEATER DR wire.

   NO 

   Go to step 3.

3. Seat heater check

   -1. Test the driver's seat heater .

   Are the driver's seat cushion heater and driver's seat-back heater OK?

   YES 

   Replace the front seat heater control unit .

   NO 

   Replace the driver's seat cushion heater and/or the driver's seat-back heater .