Pinpoint Test H: Heating And Cooling - Poor Heat Or Cool Efficiency
- H1: CHECK FOR STORED DTC
- Check the Climate Controlled Seat Module for stored DTC's.
Are there any stored DTC's?
YES: For information on stored DTC's refer to the information in the Climate Controlled Seat Module DTC index.
NO: Go to H 2.
- H2: DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BACKREST CLIMATE ASSEMBLY - FUNCTIONALITY CHECK WARNING: Before work is carried out, make the air bag supplemental restraint system safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices section of service information.NOTE: The Climate Controlled Seat's (heat and cool) function will only operate when the vehicle's engine is running.NOTE: If a fault is identified and repaired, check for correct operation of the driver and front-passenger climate controlled seat (heat and cool) functions.
- H3: DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION CLIMATE ASSEMBLY - FUNCTIONALITY CHECK
- Check the heat and cool function at the cushion.
Does the cushion heat and cool function operate correctly?
YES: If there are no faults evident, verify the customer concern.
NO: Go to H 4.
- H4: CUSHION BELLOWS
- Check the condition of the bellows.
Are the bellows obstructed, have they collapsed?
YES: Remove the obstruction or replace collapsed bellows.
NO: Go to H 7.
- H5: BACKREST BELLOWS DUCT
- Check the security of the bellows duct.
Is the bellows duct correctly installed?
YES: Go to H 6.
NO: Securely reconnect the bellows duct.
- H6: BACKREST BELLOWS
- Check the security of the bellows.
Are the bellows obstructed, have they collapsed?
YES: Remove the obstruction or replace collapsed bellows.
NO: Suspect an internal fault with the Seat Climate Assembly. Replace as required, refer to the Warranty Policy and Procedures manual (section B1.2). Prior to installing a new component. Follow the link below to check operation of the Driver or Front Passenger Seat Cushion Climate Assembly. Go to H 2.
- H7: DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BACKREST CLIMATE ASSEMBLY - EFFICIENCY COMPARISON
- Compare the efficiency of the suspect climate seat assembly to another climate seat assembly.
Is the efficiency equal between the two seats?
YES: The efficiency is standard and comparable to the design intent.
NO: Suspect an internal fault with the Seat Climate Assembly. Replace as required, refer to the Warranty Policy and Procedures manual (section B1.2). Prior to installing a new component.