DTC : B1C56

DTC B1C56  : Driver's Heater Thermistor Circuit Short

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 front seat heater 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.

DTC (Front Seat Heater Control Unit)

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
   B1C56 Driver's heater thermistor circuit short

   Is DTC B1C56 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 (6P)

   - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   - 4. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

   Clear DTCs

   - 5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC
   B1C56 Driver's heater thermistor circuit short

   Is DTC B1C56 indicated?

   YES 

   Repair a short in the DR TH+ wire.

   NO 

   Faulty driver's seat heater thermistor; replace the driver's Seat Cushion Heater or or Seat Cushion Heater - Ventilated Seats .