Pinpoint Test AF: DTC B19A3
Seats
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test AF: DTC B19A3
Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 119, Climate Controlled Seats for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number
Normal Operation
The Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) supplies a speed control signal voltage to the driver seat cushion Thermo-Electric Device (TED) on circuit VHS18 (BN/GN). The TED blower is supplied operating voltage from DCSM output circuit CHS03 (GN/BN) and ground from DCSM output circuit RHS03 (GY/OG).
- DTC B19A3 (Driver Seat Cushion Blower Speed Short to Battery) - If the driver seat cushion blower speed circuit is shorted to voltage, the DCSM will shut down the driver seat system and set this DTC.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- TED and blower assembly
- DCSM
PINPOINT TEST AF: DTC B19A3
NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) from the Flex Probe Kit when taking measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
NOTICE: When taking measurements at Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) harness connectors, do not insert the electrical probes into the female connector pins. Inserting the probes into connector pins can cause intermittent or open electrical connections after reassembly resulting in Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and system failure. Touching the tip of these connector pins is recommended instead.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
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AF1 CHECK THE CUSHION TED BLOWER SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of Restraint Systems.
- Disconnect: Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module C3051.
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module C339.
- Disconnect: DCSM C3265C.
- WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any air bag module when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between C3265C-11, circuit VHS18 (BN/GN), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
Yes
GO to AF2.
No
GO to AF3.
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AF2 CHECK THE CUSHION TED BLOWER SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Disconnect: Cushion TED C3035.
- Measure the voltage between C3265C-11, circuit VHS18 (BN/GN), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable.
CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Restraint Systems.
No
GO to AF3.
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AF3 CHECK THE CUSHION TED BLOWER SPEED CONTROL AND BLOWER OUTPUT CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Cushion TED C3035.
- Measure the resistance between DCSM C3265C-11, circuit VHS18 (BN/GN), harness side and C3265C-16, circuit CHS03 (GN/BN), harness side.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
GO to AF4.
No
REPAIR the circuits. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable.
CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Restraint Systems.
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AF4 CHECK THE CUSHION TED RESISTANCE FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT
- Measure the resistance between cushion TED C3035 pins 2 and 7, component side.
- Is the resistance greater than 2M ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new DCSM. REFER to Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable.
CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Restraint Systems.
No
INSTALL a new cushion TED. REFER to Seat Cushion Thermo-Electric Device Seat Cushion Thermo-Electric Device. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Restraint Systems.
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