Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the heated steering wheel control module.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal D and ground.
- If greater than the specified value, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal A and ground.
- If greater than 1.0 ohm, repair the open or high resistance in the ground circuit.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the control circuit terminal C and B+. Verify the heated steering wheel indicator is illuminated.
- If the indicator does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the left steering wheel control switch.
- Install a test lamp between the supply voltage circuit terminal B and B+.
- Cycle the heated steering wheel switch. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the supply voltage circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the left steering wheel control switch.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the supply voltage circuit for a short to voltage or and open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the left steering wheel control switch.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the heated steering wheel control module.