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SEAT: SEAT HEATER SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
HINT:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the seat heater system.
- *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
3. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
(a) Use the Techstream to check if the LIN communication system is functioning normally.

Result





B -- Go to LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A -- Continue to next step.
4. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
(a) Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

Result





B -- Go to CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A -- Continue to next step.
5. CHECK FOR DTC*
(a) Check for DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
(b) Clear the DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
(c) Recheck for DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Result





B -- Go to step 9
A -- Continue to next step.
6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Result





B -- Go to step 9
A -- Continue to next step.
7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*
(a) Data List / Active Test Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.
(b) Terminals of ECU Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters.
(c) Operation Check Seat Heater System.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
8. REPAIR OR REPLACE
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
9. CONFIRMATION TEST
NEXT -- END