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Checking Heated Passenger's Seat




Heated Passenger's Seat, Checking - Test steps (Part 1 Of 2):






Heated Passenger's Seat, Checking - Test steps (Part 2 Of 2):






Test Steps 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5


Heated Passenger's Seat, Checking - Possible Causes (Part 1 Of 2):






Heated Passenger's Seat, Checking - Possible Causes (Part 2 Of 2):






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

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

Test conditions:
- Fuse No.14 OK!

Troubleshooting preparations:
- Remove passenger 5 seat heater control module (J132), stamped with production control number 59, from relay socket under passenger seat.
- Insert test adaptor VAG 1466/6 into relay socket under passenger 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 PASSENGER'S SEAT HEATER CONTROL MODULE (J 132)!

After repairing malfunction, check seat heater for proper operation.