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Checking Heated Driver Seat




Tools required:
- Tester VAG 1466
- Digital multimeter Fluke 83

Test conditions:
- Fuse No. 14 OK!

Troubleshooting preparations:
- Remove driver's seat heater control module (J 131), stamped with production control number 59, from relay socket under driver's seat.
- Insert test adapter VAG 1466/6 into relay socket under driver's seat.
- Connect VAG 1466 to test adaptor.
- Switch seat heating OFF.

Test procedure information:
- Perform test steps according to table.
- If specified value/test result is obtained, continue troubleshooting with next test step (test result OK).
- If specified value/test result is not obtained, locate and eliminate malfunction using table.
- Use valid wiring diagram for checking wiring.
- Remove all test wires from sockets of VAG 1466 after each test step.

IF MALFUNCTION HAS NOT BEEN ELIMINATED AFTER PERFORMING TEST STEPS 1 THROUGH 5, REPLACE DRIVER'S SEAT HEATER CONTROL MODULE (J131)!

After repairing malfunction, check seat heater for proper operation.


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Possible causes if specified value/test result is not obtained:


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