Diagnostic Test

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VERIFY THAT DTC B1096-FRONT RIGHT SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW IS ACTIVE
With the scan tool, record and erase DTC's

Operate the Heated Seat Switch in both positions several times.

With the scan tool, read DTC's.

Does the DTC B1096 FRONT RIGHT SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW reset?
- Yes: Go To 2
- No: The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
  Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
DISCONNECT RIGHT SEAT INLINE CONNECTOR AND READ DTC'S
Disconnect the right seat C305 inline connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

With the scan tool, erase HSM DTC's

Operate the Heated Seat Switch in both positions several times.

With the scan tool, read DTC's.

Does the scan tool display the same DTC?
- Yes: Go To 6
- No: Go To 3
Fig 1: Identifying Right Seat C305 Inline Connector
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CHECK THE (P188) RIGHT SEAT HEATER B(+) DRIVER FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
Measure between the (P188) Right Seat Heater B(+) Driver circuit at the seat inline connector (seat side) and the seat frame for a short to ground.

Is the resistance below 1000 ohms?
- Yes: Repair/replace the pigtail/heating element as necessary for a short to ground condition.
  Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
- No: Go To 4
Fig 2: Checking (P188) Right Seat Heater B(+) Driver For A Short To Ground
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CHECK THE RIGHT CUSHION PAD HEATER RESISTANCE
Disconnect the Right Cushion Pad Heater 2 - way connector.

Check the resistance of the cushion heater element by measuring between the Right Seat Heater B(+) Driver and the Ground circuit at the right cushion pad connector (component side).

Was the resistance below 3.5 ohms?
- Yes: Replace the heater element as necessary.
  Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
- No: Go To 5
Fig 3: Checking Right Cushion Pad Heater Resistance
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CHECK THE RIGHT SEAT BACK HEATER RESISTANCE
Disconnect the Right Seat Back Heater 2 - way connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

Check the resistance of the seat back heater element by measuring between the Right Seat Heater B(+) Driver and the Ground circuit at the right seat back connector (component side).

Is the resistance below 4.0 ohms?
- Yes: Replace the seat back heater element as necessary.
  Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1
- No: Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors for an intermittent short to ground.
  Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1
Fig 4: Checking Right Seat Back Heater Resistance
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Check the Right Seat Heater B(+) Driver circuit for a short to ground
Disconnect the Heated Seat Module connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

Measure the Right Seat Heater B(+) Driver circuit to ground at the HSM connector.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
- Yes: Repair the Right Seat Heater B(+) Driver circuit for a short to ground.
  Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
- No: Replace the Heated Seat Module.
  Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
Fig 5: Checking Right Seat Heater B(+) Driver Circuit For A Short To Ground
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