With KA6
DTC B2425 or B2430 (With KA6)
Diagnostic Instructions
- Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
- Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
- Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
DTC B2425 0B
Left Seat Cushion Heater Circuit High Current
DTC B2425 0D
Left Seat Cushion Heater Circuit High Resistance
DTC B2425 0E
Left Seat Cushion Heater Circuit Low Resistance
DTC B2430 0B
Right Seat Cushion Heater Circuit High Current
DTC B2430 0D
Right Seat Cushion Heater Circuit High Resistance
DTC B2430 0E
Right Seat Cushion Heater Circuit Low Resistance
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The left and right rear heated seats are controlled by the rear seat heating control module that is located behind the rear seat back cushion. When a rear heated seat is active, the module applies power through a common voltage supply circuit to the seat heater elements. The module controls the seat temperature by providing a pulse width modulation (PWM) ground through the seat heater element control circuit to the heater elements. The module then monitors the current flow through the heating elements and the rate of change of the temperature sensor to verify correct heated seat operation.
Conditions for Running the DTC
- DTC B1325 must not be present.
- The engine must be running.
- The rear seat heating control module must be powered and the heated seat must be enabled.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
B2425 0D or B2430 0D
By measuring current and voltage output to the seat heating elements every 10 seconds, the rear seat heating control module calculates that the heating element resistance is above the maximum resistance.
B2425 0B, B2425 0E, B2430 0B, or B2430 0E
By measuring current and voltage output to the seat heating elements every 10 seconds, the rear seat heating control module calculates that the heating element resistance is below the minimum resistance.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The heated seat function for the affected seat will be disabled.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- The current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present, and the power mode changes to OFF then back to ACC or RUN.
- The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive fault-free ignition cycles have occurred.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Heated/Cooled Seat Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Rear Heated Seats Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
- Circuit Testing
- Connector Repairs
- Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
- Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
B2425 0B, B2425 0D, or B2425 0E
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the E14E seat back heating element.
2. NOTE: Element resistance must be measured twice to ensure that all failure conditions are simulated. First with the seat unoccupied, then with the seat occupied.
Test for 0.5 - 5 Ohms between terminal A and terminal B.
3. If not within the specified range, replace the E14E seat back heating element.
4. Connect the harness connector at the E14E seat back heating element and disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K29R rear seat heating control module.
5. NOTE: Element resistance must be measured twice to ensure that all failure conditions are simulated. First with the seat unoccupied, then with the seat occupied.
Test for 1 - 7 Ohms between control circuit terminals 3 and 1.
6. If less than the specified range, test for a short between the control circuits. If the circuits test normal, replace the E14F seat cushion heating element.
7. If greater than the specified range, test the control circuits for an open circuit/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the E14F seat cushion heating element.
8. If all circuits test normal, replace the K29R rear seat heating control module.
B2430 0B, B2430 0D, or B2430 0E
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the E14G seat back heating element.
2. NOTE: Element resistance must be measured twice to ensure that all failure conditions are simulated. First with the seat unoccupied, then with the seat occupied.
Test for 0.5 - 5 Ohms between terminal A and terminal B.
3. If not within the specified range, replace the E14G seat back heating element.
4. Connect the harness connector at the E14G seat back heating element and disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K29R rear seat heating control module.
5. NOTE: Element resistance must be measured twice to ensure that all failure conditions are simulated. First with the seat unoccupied, then with the seat occupied.
Test for 1 - 7 Ohms between control circuit terminals 5 and 2.
6. If less than the specified range, test for a short between the control circuits. If the circuits test normal, replace the E14H seat cushion heating element.
7. If greater than the specified range, test the control circuits for an open circuit/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the E14H seat cushion heating element.
8. If all circuits test normal, replace the K29R rear seat heating control module.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
- Rear Seat Back Cushion Heater Replacement
- Rear Seat Cushion Heater Replacement (40 Percent Seat) Rear Seat Cushion Heater Replacement (60 Percent Seat)
- Control Module References for rear seat heating control module replacement, setup, and programming