Pinpoint Test AE: DTC B19A3
Seats
Pinpoint Test AE: DTC B19A3
Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 119, Climate Controlled Seats for schematic and connector information. [1][2]Diagrams By Number
Normal Operation
The Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) supplies voltage and ground to the driver seat cushion Thermo-Electric Device (TED). The DCSM (Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module) also sends a speed control voltage signal to the TED (Thermo-Electric Device) to control blower speed.
- DTC B19A3 (Driver Seat Cushion Blower Speed Short to Battery)- If the driver seat cushion blower speed circuit is shorted to voltage, the DCSM (Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module) 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 (Thermo-Electric Device) and blower assembly
- DCSM (Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module)
PINPOINT TEST AE : DTC B19A3
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: If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag is being serviced, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be depowered. Refer to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) fault.
NOTE: The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
AE1 CHECK THE CUSHION TED (Thermo-Electric Device) BLOWER MOTOR SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
- Disconnect: Driver Seat Side Air Bag C327.
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Side Air Bag C313.
- Disconnect: DCSM (Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module) C3305C.
- 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.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between C3305C-11, circuit VHS18 (BN/GN), harness side and ground.
Is any voltage present?
Yes
GO to AE2.
No
GO to AE3.
AE2 CHECK THE CUSHION TED (Thermo-Electric Device) BLOWER MOTOR SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Disconnect: Cushion TED (Thermo-Electric Device) C3300.
- Measure the voltage between C3305C-11, circuit VHS18 (BN/GN), harness side and ground.
Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR the circuit. REPEAT the self-test. CLEAR the DTCs.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable.
CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C327 and passenger seat side air bag module C313.
REPOWER the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). REFER to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
No
GO to AE3.
AE3 CHECK THE CUSHION TED (Thermo-Electric Device) BLOWER MOTOR SPEED CONTROL AND BLOWER MOTOR FEED CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Cushion TED (Thermo-Electric Device) C3300.
- Measure the resistance between DCSM (Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module) C3305C-11, circuit VHS18 (BN/GN), harness side and C3305C-16, circuit CHS03 (GN/BN), harness side.
Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
GO to AE4.
No
REPAIR the circuits. REPEAT the self-test. CLEAR the DTCs.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable.
CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C327 and passenger seat side air bag module C313.
REPOWER the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). REFER to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
AE4 CHECK THE CUSHION TED (Thermo-Electric Device) RESISTANCE FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT
- Measure the resistance between cushion TED (Thermo-Electric Device) C3300 pin 2 and pin 7, component side.
Is the resistance greater than 2,000,000 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new DCSM (Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module). REFER to Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) . REPEAT the self-test. CLEAR the DTCs.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable.
CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C327 and passenger seat side air bag module C313.
REPOWER the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). REFER to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
No
INSTALL a new cushion TED (Thermo-Electric Device). REFER to Seat Cushion Thermo-Electric Device . REPEAT the self-test. CLEAR the DTCs.
CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C327 and passenger seat side air bag module C313.
REPOWER the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). REFER to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.