Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read Comfort Seat Wheel Module (CSWM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, erase CSWM DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for ten seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Steering Wheel Heater on.
- With the scan tool, read CSWM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE (C91) HEATED STEERING WHEEL FEED CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the CSWM connector(s).
- Disconnect the Steering Wheel Heater harness connector(s).
- Measure the resistance of the (C91) Heated Steering Wheel Feed circuit between the Steering Wheel Heater connector and the CSWM connector.
Is the resistance above 2.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (C91) Heated Steering Wheel Feed circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE (C91) HEATED STEERING WHEEL FEED CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage of the (C91) Heated Steering Wheel Feed circuit.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (C91) Heated Steering Wheel Feed circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK DTCS AFTER REPLACING STEERING WHEEL
- Turn the ignition off.
- Replace the Steering Wheel in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to WHEEL, HEATED STEERING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase CSWM DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for ten seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Steering Wheel Heater on.
- With the scan tool, read CSWM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect all CSWM harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Reconnect all harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded information along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions, operate the vehicle within the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read CSWM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the CSWM in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, COMFORT SEAT AND WHEEL (CSWM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.