Pinpoint Test AD: DTC B19A4
Seats
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test AD: DTC B19A4
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 backrest Thermo-Electric Device (TED) on circuit VHS16 (BU/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 B19A4 Driver Seat Back Blower Speed Short to Battery - If the driver seat backrest 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 AD: DTC B19A4
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 switch 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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AD1 CHECK BACKREST TED BLOWER SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT VHS16 (BU/GN) 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 Air Bag Systems.
- Disconnect: Driver Seat Side Air Bag C327.
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Side Air Bag C313.
- Disconnect: DCSM 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. Refer to Battery.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure voltage between C3305c-12, circuit VHS16 (BU/GN), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
Yes
GO to AD2.
No
GO to AD3.
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AD2 CHECK BACKREST TED BLOWER SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT VHS16 (BN/GN) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Disconnect: Backrest TED C3310.
- Measure voltage between C3305c-12, circuit VHS16 (BU/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. REFER to Air Bag Systems.
No
GO to AD3.
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AD3 CHECK BACKREST TED BLOWER SPEED CONTROL AND BLOWER OUTPUT CIRCUITS VHS16 (BU/GN) AND CHS03 (GN/BN) FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Backrest TED C3310.
- Measure resistance between DCSM C3305c-12, circuit VHS16 (BU/GN), harness side and C3305c-16, circuit CHS03 (GN/BN), harness side.
- Is resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
GO to AD4.
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. REFER to Air Bag Systems.
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AD4 CHECK BACKREST TED RESISTANCE FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT
- Measure resistance between backrest TED C3310 pin 2 and pin 7, component side.
- Is resistance greater than 2,000,000 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new DCSM and CARRY OUT Programmable Module Installation (PMI). REFER to Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) 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. REFER to Air Bag Systems.
No
INSTALL a new backrest TED. REFER to Seat Backrest Thermo-Electric Device Seat Backrest 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. REFER to Air Bag Systems.
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