Steps AF19-AF35

Seats

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test AF: DTC B272C

Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 119, Climate Controlled Seats for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number

Normal Operation

The Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) is supplied voltage at all times, but the climate controlled seat system only operates with the engine running. The system can be operated with the ignition ON engine OFF by using a scan tool to bypass the climate controlled seat switches on the HVAC module. When commanding a heat or cool mode operation in this manner, the climate controlled seat system will only operate in 15-second intervals. Both voltage supply circuits are spliced together internal to the DCSM, so if one circuit becomes open, both seats can still be operated. However, if a fault occurs setting a DTC specific to either climate controlled seat, only the affected seat is disabled by the DCSM.

The seat cushion is equipped with a Thermo-Electric Device (TED) assembly that includes a seat blower (fan motor, serviced as an assembly with the TED). Similarly, the seat backrest is also equipped with its own TED assembly with blower. Cabin air is drawn through the blower and distributed to each of the TED modules located in the seat cushion and backrest. The TEDs then heat or cool the air. The air is then directed into the foam pad and manifold where it is distributed along the surface of the cushion and backrest of the seat. Once the system is activated, the DCSM uses a set of flexible algorithms to control the heating/cooling modes and the blower speed dependant on the HVAC module seat switch settings.

A differential fault occurs when the cushion and backrest TEDs on an affected seat are reporting very different temperatures to the DCSM. This may result from an airflow restriction or a circuit fault of either TED area. If a TED and manifold is clear of obstruction and is operational, the other TED and circuitry on the seat should be checked. It is important to note that a TED with a higher temperature may be operating correctly and not the area of concern. The other TED may be indicating a much lower temperature, causing the DTC to set.

- DTC B272C (Driver Differential Temperature Fault) - If there is a temperature differential between the driver backrest and cushion TED of 60°C (108°F) or more for more than 4 seconds, the TED is disconnected or the duct is blocked, this DTC sets. When this happens the first time in a key cycle, the DCSM puts the driver seat system into recovery mode (see Principles of Operation) Principles of Operation. If the system is able to recover, it functions normally. If the system is able to recover and it occurs a second time in the same key cycle, the DCSM shuts down the driver seat system.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Restricted cushion or backrest TED filter
- Crushed or restricted cushion or backrest foam pad
- Crushed or restricted cushion or backrest climate controlled seat manifold
- Cushion or backrest TED assembly
- DCSM

PINPOINT TEST AF: DTC B272C

NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) from the Flex Probe Kit when taking measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.

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AF19 CHECK THE TED THERMISTOR RESISTANCE

- Disconnect: Driver Cushion TED C3035.
- Measure the resistance between driver cushion TED pins 5 and 8, component side. Note the ambient temperature and compare result to the following table:

- Is the resistance within the limits indicated?

Yes
REPAIR circuit(s) VHS26 (VT) and/or RHS05 (YE/VT) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

No
INSTALL a new driver cushion TED. REFER to Seat Cushion - Front, Bucket Seat Bucket Seat. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

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AF20 CHECK FOR CORRECT DRIVER BACKREST TED INSTALLATION AND FOR CRUSHED FOAM

NOTE: If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag is being serviced, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be depowered. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SRS fault.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

- Ignition OFF.

- WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any air bag module when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

- For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, carry out the following:
- Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.
- Disconnect the driver seat side air bag module C3051.
- Disconnect the passenger seat side air bag module C339.
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect / Connect.
- Remove the driver seat. Refer to Seat - Front, Bucket Seat Bucket Seat.
- Remove the driver seat backrest trim cover. Refer to Seat Backrest - Front, Bucket Seat Bucket Seat.
- Inspect the seat backrest for the following:
- Is the backrest blower obstructed?
- Is the blower filter restricted or plugged?
- Is the TED correctly installed?
- Is the seat backrest foam pad crushed or restricted?
- Is the climate controlled seat manifold crushed or restricted?
- Is the TED correctly installed and the foam pad and manifold OK?

Yes
GO to AF21.

No
Correctly INSTALL the driver backrest TED or INSTALL a new seat backrest foam pad and/or climate controlled seat manifold. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

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AF21 CHECK THE DRIVER CUSHION TED CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

- Ignition OFF.
- Position the driver seat in the vehicle and connect the seat-to-floor connectors.
- Disconnect: DCSM C3265A.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between DCSM C3265A-H, circuit RHS02 (BU/OG), harness side and ground.

- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes
GO to AF23.

No
REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

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AF23 CHECK THE DRIVER CUSHION TED AND WIRING RESISTANCE

- Measure the resistance between DCSM C3265A-G circuit CHS02 (YE/BU), harness side and DCSM C3265A-H, circuit RHS02 (BU/OG), harness side.

- Is the resistance between 0.9 and 10 ohms?

Yes
GO to AF25.

No
GO to AF24.

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AF24 CHECK THE DRIVER CUSHION TED RESISTANCE

- Disconnect: Driver Cushion TED C3035.
- Measure the resistance between driver cushion TED C3035 pins 1 and 3, component side.

- Is the resistance between 0.9 and 10 ohms?

Yes
REPAIR circuit(s) CHS02 (YE/BU) and/or RHS02 (BU/OG) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

No
INSTALL a new driver cushion TED. REFER to Seat Cushion - Front, Bucket Seat Bucket Seat. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

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AF25 CHECK THE BLOWER AND SPEED CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

- Disconnect: DCSM C3265C.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between:
- DCSM C3265C-16, circuit CHS03 (GN/BN), harness side and ground.
- DCSM C3265C-12, circuit CHS09 (GY), harness side and ground.

- Is any voltage present on either circuit?

Yes
REPAIR the circuit(s). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

No
GO to AF26.

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AF26 CHECK THE BLOWER AND SPEED CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

- Ignition OFF.
- Measure the resistance between:
- DCSM C3265C-16, circuit CHS03 (GN/BN), harness side and ground.
- DCSM C3265C-12, circuit CHS09 (GY), harness side and ground.

- Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes
GO to AF27.

No
REPAIR the circuit(s). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

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AF27 CHECK THE BLOWER AND WIRING RESISTANCE

- NOTE: The ohmmeter must be connected with the positive lead to DCSM C3265C-16, circuit CHS03 (GN/BN) and the negative lead to DCSM C3265C-15, circuit RHS03 (GY/OG) when measuring. Ohmmeter leads incorrectly connected can result in false readings and lead to incorrect identification of components that are not faulty.

- Measure the resistance between DCSM C3265C-16, circuit CHS03 (GN/BN), harness side and DCSM C3265C-15, circuit RHS03 (GY/OG), harness side.

- Is the resistance between 4,000 and 10,000 ohms?

Yes
GO to AF29.

No
GO to AF28.

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AF28 CHECK THE BLOWER RESISTANCE

- Disconnect: Driver Backrest TED C3034.

- NOTE: The ohmmeter must be connected with the positive lead to pin 2 and the negative lead to pin 4 when measuring. Ohmmeter leads incorrectly connected can result in false readings and lead to incorrect identification of components that are not faulty.

- Measure the resistance between driver backrest TED C3034 pins 2 and 4, component side.

- Is the resistance between 4,000 and 10,000 ohms?

Yes
REPAIR circuit(s) CHS03 (GN/BN) and/or RHS03 (GY/OG) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

No
INSTALL a new driver backrest TED. REFER to Seat Backrest - Front, Bucket Seat Bucket Seat. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

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AF29 CHECK THE BLOWER SPEED CONTROL AND CIRCUIT RESISTANCE

- NOTE: The ohmmeter must be connected with the positive lead to C3265C-12, circuit CHS09 (GY), harness side and the negative lead to C3265C-15, circuit RHS03 (GY/OG), harness side when measuring. Ohmmeter leads incorrectly connected can result in false readings and lead to incorrect identification of components that are not faulty.

- Measure the resistance between DCSM C3265C-12, circuit CHS09 (GY) harness side and DCSM C3265C-15, circuit RHS03 (GY/OG), harness side.

- Is the resistance between 240K ohms and 4M ohms?

Yes
GO to AF31.

No
GO to AF30.

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AF30 CHECK THE BLOWER SPEED CONTROL RESISTANCE

- Disconnect: Driver Backrest TED C3034.

- NOTE: The ohmmeter must be connected with the positive lead to pin 7 and the negative lead to pin 4 when measuring. Ohmmeter leads incorrectly connected can result in false readings and lead to incorrect identification of components that are not faulty.

- Measure the resistance between driver backrest TED C3034 pins 7 and 4, component side.

- Is the resistance between 240K ohms and 4M ohms?

Yes
REPAIR circuit(s) CHS09 (GY) and/or RHS03 (GY/OG) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

No
INSTALL a new driver backrest TED. REFER to Seat Backrest - Front, Bucket Seat Bucket Seat. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

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AF31 CHECK THE THERMISTOR CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

- Disconnect: DCSM C3265B.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between DCSM C3265B-9, circuit CHS14 (GN), harness side and ground.

- Is any voltage present?

Yes
REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

No
GO to AF32.

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AF32 CHECK THE THERMISTOR CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

NOTE: If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag is being serviced, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be depowered. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SRS fault.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

- Ignition OFF.

- WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any air bag module when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

- For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, carry out the following:
- Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.
- Disconnect the driver seat side air bag module C3051.
- Disconnect the passenger seat side air bag module C339.
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect / Connect.
- Disconnect: DCSM C3265B.
- Measure the resistance between DCSM C3265B-9, circuit CHS14 (GN), harness side and ground.

- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes
GO to AF33.

No
REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

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AF33 CHECK THE TED THERMISTOR AND WIRING RESISTANCE

- Measure the resistance between DCSM C3265B-9, circuit CHS14 (GN), harness side and DCSM C3265B-10, circuit CHS29 (WH/BU), harness side. Note the ambient temperature and compare result to the following table:

- Is the resistance within the limits indicated?

Yes
GO to AF35.

No
GO to AF34.

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AF34 CHECK THE TED THERMISTOR RESISTANCE

- Disconnect: Driver Backrest TED C3034.
- Measure the resistance between driver backrest TED pins 5 and 8, component side. Note the ambient temperature and compare result to the following table:

- Is the resistance within the limits indicated?

Yes
REPAIR circuit(s) CHS14 (GN) and/or CHS29 (WH/BU) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

No
INSTALL a new driver backrest TED. REFER to Seat Backrest - Front, Bucket Seat Bucket Seat. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

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AF35 CHECK FOR CORRECT DCSM OPERATION

- Disconnect all the DCSM electrical connectors.
- Check the harness and component side connectors for the following:

- corrosion.
- damaged pins.
- pushed-out pins.
- Connect all the DCSM electrical connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Start the engine.
- Operate the climate controlled seats and verify system operation.
- CLEAR all CMDTCs.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - DCSM.
- Is DTC B272C still present?

Yes
INSTALL a new DCSM. REFER to Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) Service and Repair. CLEAR all CMDTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR all CMDTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

For vehicles equipped with seat side air bags, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3051 and passenger seat side air bag module C339. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

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