Diagnostic Test

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TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
NOTE:
Make sure the battery is fully charged and the charging system is operating properly before proceeding.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using a scan tool, record and erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Start the engine and let it run.
5. Using a scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is the DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Verify seat harness is routed correctly to the HSM. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Attempt to reproduce condition by adjusting the seat.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK (P688) RIGHT FRONT HEATED SEAT TEMP SENSE CIRCUIT IN BODY HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking Right Front Heated Seat Temp Sense Circuit In Body Harness For A Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Right Seat Cushion Heater harness connector.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors. Clean and repair as necessary.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using a scan tool, erase DTCs.
5. Turn the ignition off.
6. Start the engine and let it run.
7. Using a scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is the same DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Replace the shorted Seat Cushion Heater Element in accordance with the Service Information. Replace the Seat Cushion Heater Element in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to PAD, HEATER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK (P688) RIGHT FRONT HEATED SEAT TEMP SENSE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Right Front Heated Seat Temp Sense Circuit For Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the HSM C2 harness connector.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors. Clean and repair as necessary.
3. Measure the resistance of the (P688) Right Front Heated Seat Temp Sense circuit between ground and the Right Seat Cushion Heater connector (harness side).
  Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (P688) Right Front Heated Seat Temp Sense circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK (P688) RIGHT FRONT HEATED SEAT TEMP SENSE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (Z922) GROUND CIRCUIT OR TO (P968) HEATED SEAT SENSOR RETURN CIRCUIT

Fig 3: Checking Right Front Heated Seat Temp Sense Circuit For A Short To The Ground Circuit Or To Heated Seat Sensor Return Circuit
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Measure the resistance between the (P688) Right Front Heated Seat Temp Sense circuit and the (Z922) Ground circuit at the Right Seat Cushion Heater harness connector.
2. Measure the resistance between the (P688) Right Front Heated Seat Temp Sense circuit and the (P968) Heated Seat Sensor Return circuit at the Right Seat Cushion Heater harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 10K Ohms for either measurement?
  
  Yes
  - Repair all circuits with a resistance below 10K Ohms for a short to the (P688) Right Front Heated Seat Temp Sense circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Heated Seat Module (HSM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, HEATED SEAT, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .