Through Model Year 2011

Heated Seat System

• Vehicles equipped with the heated seat option utilize a low voltage cut-off feature. This feature turns off power to the heated seat system anytime vehicle voltage is below 11.7 volts or above 15.5 volts. Be certain to check the vehicle electrical system for proper voltage anytime the heated seat system appears inoperative.

• If a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) can not be verified, it is a good indication that an INTERMITTENT fault condition may be present. To help find an intermittent problem, sit in the seat in question and move around the heating elements within the seat while testing continuity. also wiggle the heated seat wire harness and electrical connectors while testing continuity.

• For complete circuit diagrams, see Wiring Information. Wiring Information includes wiring diagrams, connector pin-out and location views, details of wire harness routing and retention, splice and ground locations and proper wire and connector repair procedures.

Before testing any individual components in the heated seat system, check the following:

• Check to see if the concern is isolated to only one seat. Operate the other heated seats.

• Check the ignition switch fuse in the Totally Integrated Power Module. Repair as necessary.

• Check the vehicles battery open-circuit voltage and charging system performance. If the vehicle's electrical system is defective or weak it may not be suppling sufficient energy to operate the heated seat system.

• Using a scan tool, check for any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) related to the A/C-heater control, Cabin Compartment Node (CCN) and the rear door modules. If any DTCs are found, repair as necessary.

• If there are no DTCs and the front heated seat system functions properly, but one or both of the Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicators in a front heated seat switch do not illuminate, replace the A/C-heater control.

• If there are no DTCs and the rear heated seat system functions properly, but one or both of the LED indicators in a rear heated seat switch do not illuminate, check the rear heated switch circuits and repair as necessary. See Wiring information. If the wiring is OK, replace the inoperative second row heated seat switch.