Pinpoint Test I: Heating And Cooling - Heat Or Cool Operation Slow
- I1: 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 I 2.
- I2: 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.
- I3: 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 I 4.
- I4: 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 I 7.
- I5: Backrest Bellows Duct
- Check the security of the bellows duct.
Is the bellows duct correctly installed?
YES: Go to I 6.
NO: Securely reconnect the bellows duct.
- I6: 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 step I 2.
- I7: DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BACKREST CLIMATE ASSEMBLY - OPERATION COMPARISON
- Compare the operation of the suspect climate seat assembly to another climate seat assembly.
Is the operation equal between the two seats?
YES: The operation 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.