B1096

B1096-FRONT RIGHT SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW (LHD)







- When Monitored:
Ignition on, during the heated seat operation.

- Set Condition:
This code sets immediately when the Heated Seat Module (HSM) detects that the (P188) Front Right Seat Heater Control circuit is shorted to ground.





1. VERIFY DTC B1096-FRONT RIGHT SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW IS ACTIVE
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
3. Operate the Heated Seat Switch in both positions several times.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Is DTC B1096-FRONT RIGHT SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW active?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Verify seat harness is routed correctly. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Attempt to reproduce condition by adjusting the seat.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

2. CHECK (P188) FRONT RIGHT SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT IN BODY HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the C314 in-line harness connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
5. Operate the Heated Seat Switch in both positions several times.
6. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Is DTC B1096-FRONT RIGHT SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW active?

Yes

- Go To 3

No

- Go To 5

3. CHECK (P188) FRONT RIGHT SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the HSM connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

3. Measure the resistance of the (P188) Front Right Seat Heater Control circuit between ground and the HSM connector.

Is the resistance below 10k ohms?

Yes

- Repair the (P188) Front Right Seat Heater Control circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 4

4. CHECK (P188) FRONT RIGHT SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO (Z921) GROUND CIRCUIT




1. Measure the resistance between the (P188) Front Right Seat Heater Control circuit and the (Z921) Ground circuit at the HSM connector.

Is the resistance below 10k ohms?

Yes

- Repair the (P188) Front Right Seat Heater Control circuit for a short to the (Z921) Ground circuit.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Replace the Heated Seat Module (HSM).
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

5. CHECK (P188) FRONT RIGHT SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT IN PIGTAIL HARNESS AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEATER ELEMENT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Reconnect the C314 in-line harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Passenger Seat Cushion Heater connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
6. Operate the Heated Seat Switch in both positions several times.
7. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Is DTC B1096-FRONT RIGHT SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW active?

Yes

- Repair or replace the pigtail harness for a short to ground or replace the shorted Passenger Seat Back Heater Element.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Replace the shorted Passenger Seat Cushion Heater Element.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.