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Pinpoint Test K: The Heated Seat Is Inoperative - Driver

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Remove restraint system diagnostic tools from the vehicle prior to road testing. If tools are not removed, the supplemental restraint system (SRS) device may not deploy in a crash. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in a crash and possibly violate vehicle safety standards.
CAUTION: Use the correct probe adapter(s) from the Flex Probe Kit when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
CAUTION: Most faults are due to connector and/or wiring concerns. Carry out a thorough inspection and verification before proceeding with the pinpoint test.
NOTE: If a driver seat heater mat (cushion or backrest) is faulty, a new foam pad must be installed with the new heater mat. Do not reuse the original foam pad.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE: The supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  1. K1 CHECK THE HEATED SEAT SWITCH INPUT TO THE HEATED SEAT MODULE  
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    • For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, carry out the following:
      • Disconnect the driver seat side air bag C315.
      • Connect the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool to the driver seat side air bag C315.
    • Disconnect: Driver Heated Seat Module C359
      • WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any air bag module when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
    • Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES article.
      • Fig 1: Measuring Resistance
      GF0013087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between driver heated seat module C359-8, circuit 1020 (DG/VT), harness side and ground and between C359-11, circuit 1255 (WH/RD), harness side and ground while pressing the heated seat switch.
    • Are the resistances less than 50 ohms when the heated seat switch is pressed and greater than 10,000 ohms when the heated seat switch is not pressed? 
    1. YES  : Go to  K3.
    2. NO  : Go to  K2.
  2. K2 CHECK HEATED SEAT SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT 57 (BK) 
    • Disconnect: Driver Heated Seat Switch C538
      • Fig 2: Measuring Resistance
      GF0013088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between driver heated seat switch C538-1, circuit 57 (BK), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new heated seat switch. REFER to Heated Seat Switch . TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    2. NO  : REPAIR circuit 57 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  3. K3 CHECK CIRCUIT 1048 (LB/WH) FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HEATED SEAT MODULE  
      Fig 3: Measuring Voltage
      GF0013089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the voltage between driver heated seat module C359-12, circuit 1048 (LB/WH), harness side and ground.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    1. YES  : Go to  K4.
    2. NO  : VERIFY the battery junction box (BJB) fuse 16 (20A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR circuit 1048 (LB/WH). TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  4. K4 CHECK CIRCUIT 1040 (RD/BK) FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HEATED SEAT MODULE  
    • Key in ON position.
      • Fig 4: Measuring Voltage
      GF0013090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the voltage between driver heated seat module C359-5, circuit 1040 (RD/BK), harness side and ground.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    1. YES  : Go to  K5.
    2. NO  : VERIFY the central junction box (CJB) fuse 17 (10A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR circuit 1040 (RD/BK). TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  5. K5 CHECK HEATED SEAT MODULE GROUND CIRCUIT 57 (BK) 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Measure the resistance between driver heated seat module C359-1, circuit 57 (BK), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Go to  K6.
    2. NO  : REPAIR circuit 57 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  6. K6 CHECK THE SEAT CUSHION HEATER AND THE SEAT BACK HEATER CIRCUITS 
    • Measure the resistance between driver heated seat module C359-6, circuit 1064 (YE/LB), harness side and C359-7, circuit 1065 (WH/LB), harness side; and between driver heated seat module C359-6, circuit 1064 (YE/LB), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance greater than 1.6 ohms and less than 10 ohms between C359-6 and C359-7 and greater than 10,000 ohms between C359-6 and ground? 
    1. YES  : Go to  K7.
    2. NO  : Go to  K12.
  7. K7 CHECK THE SEAT CUSHION HEATER AND THE SEAT BACK HEATER CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between driver heated seat module C359-6, circuit 1064 (YE/LB), harness side and ground and between C359-7, circuit 1065 (WH/LB), harness side and ground.
    • Is voltage present on either circuit? 
    1. YES  : REPAIR the affected circuit. TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    2. NO  : Go to  K8.
  8. K8 CHECK THE HEATED SEAT TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Measure the voltage between driver heated seat module C359-3, circuit 1061 (BN/LB), harness side and ground and between C359-4, circuit 1060 (BK/LB), harness side and ground.
    • Is voltage present on either circuit? 
    1. YES  : REPAIR the affected circuit. TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    2. NO  : Go to  K9.
  9. K9 CHECK THE HEATED SEAT TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND CIRCUITS 
    • Key in OFF position.
      • Fig 5: Measuring Resistance
      GF0001861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between driver heated seat module C359-3, circuit 1061 (BN/LB), harness side and C359-4, circuit 1060 (BK/LB), harness side; and between driver heated seat module C359-3, circuit 1061 (BN/LB), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance less than 300,000 ohms and greater than 50 ohms between C359-3 and C359-4 and greater than 10,000 ohms between C359-3 and ground? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new driver heated seat module. REFER to Heated Seat Module . TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    2. NO  : Go to  K10.
  10. K10 CHECK CIRCUIT 1061 (BN/LB) FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: Driver Seat Cushion Heater C364
      • Fig 6: Measuring Resistance
      GF0013091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between driver heated seat module C359-3, circuit 1061 (BN/LB), harness side and driver seat cushion heater C364-2, circuit 1061 (BN/LB), harness side; and between driver heated seat module C359-3, circuit 1061 (BN/LB), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the heated seat module and the seat cushion heater and greater than 10,000 ohms between the heated seat module and ground? 
    1. YES  : Go to  K11.
    2. NO  : REPAIR circuit 1061 (BN/LB). TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  11. K11 CHECK CIRCUIT 1060 (BK/LB) FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND 
      Fig 7: Measuring Resistance
      GF0013092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between driver heated seat module C359-4, circuit 1060 (BK/LB), harness side and driver seat cushion heater C364-3, circuit 1060 (BK/LB), harness side; and between driver heated seat module C359-4, circuit 1060 (BK/LB), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the heated seat module and the seat cushion heater and greater than 10,000 ohms between the heated seat module and ground? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new driver seat cushion heater. TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    2. NO  : REPAIR circuit 1060 (BK/LB). TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  12. K12 CHECK CIRCUIT 1064 (YE/LB) FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: Driver Seat Cushion Heater C364
      • Fig 8: Measuring Resistance
      GF0013093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between driver heated seat module C359-6, circuit 1064 (YE/LB), harness side and driver seat cushion heater C364-4, circuit 1064 (YE/LB), harness side; and between driver heated seat module C359-6, circuit 1064 (YE/LB), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance less than 1 ohm between the heated seat module and the seat cushion heater, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the heated seat module and ground? 
    1. YES  : Go to  K13.
    2. NO  : REPAIR circuit 1064 (YE/LB). TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  13. K13 CHECK CIRCUIT 1065 (WH/LB) FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND 
      Fig 9: Measuring Resistance
      GF0013094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between driver heated seat module C359-7, circuit 1065 (WH/LB), harness side and driver seat cushion heater C364-1, circuit 1065 (WH/LB), harness side; and between driver heated seat module C359-7, circuit 1065 (WH/LB), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance less than 1 ohm between the heated seat module and the seat cushion heater, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the heated seat module and ground? 
    1. YES  : Go to  K14.
    2. NO  : REPAIR circuit 1065 (WH/LB). TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  14. K14 CHECK THE SEAT BACK HEATER 
    • Disconnect: Driver Seat Back Heater Connector
      • Fig 10: Measuring Resistance
      G03999464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between driver seat back heater pin 1 and pin 2, seat back heater component side.
    • Is the resistance between 0.6 and 0.9 ohm? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new driver seat cushion heater. TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new driver seat back heater. TEST the system for normal operation. For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. DISCONNECT the Restraint System Diagnostic Tool from driver seat side air bag module C315. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C315. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
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