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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. With the scan tool, read Comfort Seat Wheel Module (CSWM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
    2. With the scan tool, erase CSWM DTCs.
    3. Turn the ignition off for ten seconds.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. Turn the Driver Seat Heater on.
    6. With the scan tool, read CSWM DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

  2. CHECK THE (P687) DRIVER FRONT HEATED SEAT TEMP SENSE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the CSWM connector(s).
    3. Disconnect the Driver Seat Heater harness connector(s).
    4. Measure the resistance of the (P687) Driver Front Heated Seat Temp Sense circuit between the Driver Seat Heater connector and the CSWM connector.

      Is the resistance above 2.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (P687) Driver Front Heated Seat Temp Sense circuit for an open or high resistance.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. CHECK THE (G493) SEAT SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    1. Measure the resistance of the (G493) Seat Sensor Ground circuit between the Driver Seat Heater connector and the CSWM connector.

      Is the resistance above 2.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (G493) Seat Sensor Ground circuit for an open or high resistance.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  4
  4. CHECK THE (P687) DRIVER FRONT HEATED SEAT TEMP SENSE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Measure the voltage of the (P687) Driver Front Heated Seat Temp Sense circuit.

      Is there any voltage present?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (P687) Driver Front Heated Seat Temp Sense circuit for a short to voltage.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  5
  5. CHECK THE (P687) DRIVER FRONT HEATED SEAT TEMP SENSE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Check the continuity between ground and the (P687) Driver Front Heated Seat Temp Sense circuit.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (P687) Driver Front Heated Seat Temp Sense circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (P687) Driver Front Heated Seat Temp Sense circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  6
  6. CHECK DTCS AFTER REPLACING THE DRIVER SEAT HEATER 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Replace the Driver Seat Heater in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to PAD, HEATER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. With the scan tool, erase CSWM DTCs.
    5. Turn the ignition off for ten seconds.
    6. Turn the ignition on.
    7. Turn the Driver Seat Heater on.
    8. With the scan tool, read CSWM DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      • Go To  7

      No 

  7. CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS 
    1. Disconnect all CSWM harness connectors.
    2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
    3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
    4. 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.

    5. Reconnect all harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    6. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    7. Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    9. Using the recorded information along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions, operate the vehicle within the conditions that set the DTC.
    10. With the scan tool, read CSWM DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      No