Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Without Scan Tool

Entering the self-diagnostic function
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and do the next step within 5 seconds.
2. Push the DOWN side of the seat ventilation switch three times, and the UP side six times, then the DOWN side three times.
3. If the system enters the self-diagnostic mode, all of the LEDs (A) turn on for 6 seconds, then indicate the result.
- If the three LEDs of the heater side turn on, the thermistor is faulty.
- If no LED turns on, the thermistor is OK.

NOTE: The system has a timer function.

- The fan motor timer: About 15 minutes after the fan motor HIGH position is ON, the control unit changes the fan motor speed and switch LED indicators from Hi to Mid.
- The seat heater timer: About 5 minutes after the heater temperature rises over 140 °F (60 °C), the control unit changes the heater temperature and switch LED indicators from Hi to Mid.
- The seat heater timer: About an hour after the heater temperature rises over 115 °F(46 °C), the control unit changes the heater temperature and switch LED indicators from Mid to LO.

Ending the self-diagnostic function
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and the self-diagnostic mode is exited.