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Seat Temperature Element: Testing and Inspection




Seat Heater Test

Driver's Seat

NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations, and precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or servicing.

1. Remove the driver's seat Front Seat Removal / Installation.

2. Lean the seat-back and disconnect the connector A (4P) and connector B (2P) from the seat heaters.





3. Check for continuity between seat heater connector A (4P) terminal No. 2, and seat heater connector B (2P) terminal No. 2. There should be continuity.

4. If there is no continuity, replace the seat wire harness.

5. Check for continuity between seat heater connector B (2P) terminals No. 1 and No. 2. There should be continuity.

6. If there is no continuity, replace the seat-back heater.

7. Reconnect seat heater connector B (2P) to the seat-back heater.

8. Check for continuity between seat heater connector A (4P) terminals No. 2 and No. 3, and terminals No. 3 and No. 4. There should be continuity.

9. If there is no continuity, replace the seat cushion heater.

Front Passenger's Seat

NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations, and precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repair or service.

1. Remove the front passenger's seat Front Seat Removal / Installation.

2. Lean the seat-back and disconnect the 4P connector A (4P) from the seat cushion heater.





3. Check for continuity between seat cushion heater 3P connector terminals No. 2 and No. 3 and terminals No. 4 and No. 3. There should be continuity.

4. If there is no continuity, replace the seat cushion heater.

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