Inspection and Verification

Seats

Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer concern.

2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart





3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.

4. If the concern is with the power seat, verify the symptom and GO to Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

5. NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.

If the concern is with the heated seat and the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).

6. NOTE: The Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) LED prove out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.

If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:

- check the VCM connection to the vehicle.

- check the scan tool connection to the VCM.

- refer to Module Communications Network Testing and Inspection, No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no power to the scan tool.

7. If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- verify the ignition is ON.

- verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.

- refer to Module Communications Network Testing and Inspection to diagnose no response from the PCM.

8. Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to Module Communications Network Testing and Inspection.

- If the network test passes, retrieve and record on-demand and Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).

9. Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the HVAC module.

10. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to HVAC Module DTC Chart. For all other DTCs, refer to Multifunction Electronic Modules Testing and Inspection. Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures

11. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures