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Interior - Climate Controlled Seats Operate Erratically: Overview

TSB 04-26-19

12/31/04

CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT DIAGNOSIS - SERVICE TIPS

FORD:
2003-2004 Expedition

LINCOLN:
2003-2004 Navigator

This article supersedes TSB 04-07-04 to update the Service Procedure.

ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of the climate controlled seat(s) shutting off after less than 10 minutes of run time during the first heat cycle. The climate control seat may operate for less than one (1) minute, or for more than one (1) minute but less than the normal 15 minute heat cycle, before shutting down. Symptoms may also include poor seat cooling performance when in cooling mode, during the first and subsequent run cycles.

ACTION
Refer to the following diagnostics to correct a premature seat shutoff condition.





Parts Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
14C724 42





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