Diagnostic Aids
If the DTC is only found in history, the fault may be intermittent. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .
DTC B2435 or B2440
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Driver Seat Schematics
, Passenger Seat Schematics Connector End View Reference: Power Seat Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
| 2 |
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0.07-4.94 | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 |
| 3 | Is the seat heat sensor value reducing as the seat back temperature rises? | - | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 6 |
| 4 | Disconnect the seat back element 4-way connector. Is the seat heat sensor value greater than the specified value? |
4.5 V | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 7 |
| 5 | Connect a fused jumper wire between the heat sensor signal and low reference circuit terminals in the seat back element 4-way harness connector. Is the seat heat sensor value greater than the specified value? |
0.5 | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 11 |
| 6 |
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- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
| 7 | Test the heated seat sensor signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and to Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 12 |
| 8 | Test the heated seat sensor signal circuit for one of the following conditions:
Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Test the heated seat sensor low reference circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and to Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 12 |
| 10 | Test the seat back element supply and control circuits for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and to Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 12 |
| 11 | Inspect for poor connections at the seat back element 4-way connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and to Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 13 |
| 12 | Inspect for poor connections at the seat control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and to Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 14 |
| 13 | Replace the seat back heater element. Refer to Front Seat Back Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement
. Is the repair complete? |
- | Go to Step 15 | - |
| 14 | Replace the seat control module. Refer to Control Module References
for replacement, setup and programming. Is the repair complete? |
- | Go to Step 15 | - |
| 15 |
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- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |