Heated/Cooled Seat Switches and HVAC Control Module (Escalade)
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The heated and cooled seat system is controlled through 3 different switch inputs of the HVAC control module. When one of the switches is pressed, the HVAC control module sends a serial data message to the MSM indicating the switch input. In response to this message, the MSM sends a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal through the heated/cool seat mode signal circuit to the seat cushion and seat back ventilation modules indicating the heated or cooled seat request. During heated or cooled seat operation the HVAC control module displays the switch symbol of the active operating mode and the temperature level bars on the climate control display determined by a serial data message from the MSM.