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DTC B2425 or B2430 (With KA6)

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors
DTC B2425 0B
- Left Seat Cushion Heater Circuit High Current

DTC B2425 0D
- Left Seat Cushion Heater Circuit High Resistance

DTC B2425 0E
- Left Seat Cushion Heater Circuit Low Resistance

DTC B2430 0B
- Right Seat Cushion Heater Circuit High Current

DTC B2430 0D
- Right Seat Cushion Heater Circuit High Resistance

DTC B2430 0E
- Right Seat Cushion Heater Circuit Low Resistance

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

The left and right rear heated seats are controlled by the rear seat heating control module that is located behind the rear seat back cushion. When a rear heated seat is active, the module applies power through a common voltage supply circuit to the seat heater elements. The module controls the seat temperature by providing a pulse width modulation (PWM) ground through the seat heater element control circuit to the heater elements. The module then monitors the current flow through the heating elements and the rate of change of the temperature sensor to verify correct heated seat operation.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* DTC B1325 must not be present.
* The engine must be running.
* The rear seat heating control module must be powered and the heated seat must be enabled.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B2425 0D or B2430 0D

By measuring current and voltage output to the seat heating elements every 10 seconds, the rear seat heating control module calculates that the heating element resistance is above the maximum resistance.

B2425 0B, B2425 0E, B2430 0B, or B2430 0E

By measuring current and voltage output to the seat heating elements every 10 seconds, the rear seat heating control module calculates that the heating element resistance is below the minimum resistance.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The heated seat function for the affected seat will be disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present, and the power mode changes to OFF then back to ACC or RUN.
* The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive fault-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Heated/Cooled Seat Schematics ([1][2]Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Description and Operation

Rear Heated Seats Description and Operation (Rear Heated Seats)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

B2425 0B, B2425 0D, or B2425 0E
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the E14E seat back heating element.

Note: Element resistance must be measured twice to ensure that all failure conditions are simulated. First with the seat unoccupied, then with the seat occupied.

2. Test for 0.5 - 5 Ohms between terminal A and terminal B.

If not within the specified range, replace the E14E seat back heating element.

3. Connect the harness connector at the E14E seat back heating element and disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K29R rear seat heating control module.

Note: Element resistance must be measured twice to ensure that all failure conditions are simulated. First with the seat unoccupied, then with the seat occupied.

4. Test for 1 - 7 Ohms between control circuit terminal 3 and control circuit terminal 1.

If less than the specified range, test for a short between the control circuits. If the circuits test normal, replace the E14F seat cushion heating element.
If greater than the specified range, test the control circuits for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the E14F seat cushion heating element.

5. If all circuits test normal, replace the K29R rear seat heating control module.

B2430 0B, B2430 0D, or B2430 0E
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the E14G seat back heating element.

Note: Element resistance must be measured twice to ensure that all failure conditions are simulated. First with the seat unoccupied, then with the seat occupied.

2. Test for 0.5 - 5 Ohms between terminal A and terminal B.

If not within the specified range, replace the E14G seat back heating element.

3. Connect the harness connector at the E14G seat back heating element and disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K29R rear seat heating control module.

Note: Element resistance must be measured twice to ensure that all failure conditions are simulated. First with the seat unoccupied, then with the seat occupied.

4. Test for 1 - 7 Ohms between control circuit terminal 5 and control circuit terminal 2.

If less than the specified range, test for a short between the control circuits. If the circuits test normal, replace the E14H seat cushion heating element.
If greater than the specified range, test the control circuits for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the E14H seat cushion heating element.

5. If all circuits test normal, replace the K29R rear seat heating control module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Rear Seat Back Cushion Heater Replacement (Rear Seat Back Cushion Heater Replacement)
* Rear Seat Cushion Heater Replacement (40 Percent Seat) (Rear Seat Cushion Heater Replacement (40 Percent Seat))Rear Seat Cushion Heater Replacement (60 Percent Seat) (Rear Seat Cushion Heater Replacement (60 Percent Seat))
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for rear seat heating control module replacement, setup, and programming