Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read Comfort Rear Seat Module (CRSM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, erase CRSM DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for ten seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Rear Left Seat Heater on.
- With the scan tool, read CRSM 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 (P177) LEFT REAR SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the CRSM C1 connector.
- Disconnect the Rear Left Seat Heater harness connector(s).
- Check the continuity between ground and the (P177) Left Rear Seat Heater Control circuit.
Is there continuity between ground and the (P177) Left Rear Seat Heater Control circuit?
Yes
- Repair the (P177) Left Rear Seat Heater Control circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK DTCS AFTER REPLACING THE REAR LEFT SEAT HEATER
- Replace the Rear Left Seat Heater in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to PAD, HEATER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase CRSM DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for ten seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Rear Left Seat Heater on.
- With the scan tool, read CRSM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Check the related component and module power supply and ground circuits.
- Disconnect all CRSM 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.
- Check for spread terminals and 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 CRSM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the Comfort Rear Seat Module (CRSM) 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.