DTC : B1C55

DTC B1C55  : Driver's Heater Thermistor Circuit Open

DTC (Ventilated Seat Control Unit)

• NOTE:  If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Go to: Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Initial Communication and DTC Checks .
• The ventilated seat control unit does not turn on the seat heater until the seat core temperature is 85 degrees or less. Make sure the seat core temperature is below 85 degrees before troubleshooting.

1. Problem verification

   - 1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

   Clear DTCs

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

   - 3. Wait for at least 90 seconds.

   - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC
   B1C55 Driver's heater thermistor circuit open

   Is DTC B1C55 indicated?

   YES 

   Go to step 2.

   NO 

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

2. Seat heater check 1

   - 1. Disconnect the following connector.

   Front seat heater control unit 14P connector

   - 2. Measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2, refer to the following table.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector No. 13
   Test point 2	Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector No. 7

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   Is resistance value within the range?

   YES 

   Replace the Ventilated Seat Control Unit - Removal and Installation .

   NO 

   Go to step 3.

3. Seat heater check 2

   - 1. Disconnect the following connector.

   Driver's seat cushion heater 6P connector

   - 2. Measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2, refer to the following table.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector: disconnected Driver's seat heater connector A (6P): disconnected
   Test point 1	Driver's seat heater connector A (6P) No. 3
   Test point 2	Driver's seat heater connector A (6P) No. 2

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   Is resistance value within the range?

   YES 

   Replace the Ventilated Seat Control Unit - Removal and Installation .

   NO 

   Go to step 4.

4. Open wire check (DR TH+ line)

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

   Terminal A	Driver's seat heater connector A (6P) No. 3
   Terminal B	Body ground

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   - 2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector: disconnected Driver's seat heater connector A (6P): disconnected
   Test point 1	Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector No. 13
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Repair an open or high resistance in the DR TH- wire.

   NO 

   Repair an open or high resistance in the DR TH+ wire.