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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 performing repairs or servicing.

1. Remove the driver's seat Removal and Replacement.

2. Disconnect the connector A (4P) and connector B (2P) from the seat heaters.





3. Check for continuity between seat heater connector B (2P) terminals No. 1 and No. 2. There should be continuity. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the seat-back heater Service and Repair.

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

5. Check for continuity between seat heater connector A (4P) terminals No. 1 and No. 2, No. 2 and No. 3, and terminals No. 1 and No. 3. There should be continuity. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the seat cushion heater Service and Repair.

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 performing repairs or servicing.

1. Remove the passenger's seat Removal and Replacement.

2. Disconnect the 4P connector (A) from the seat heater.





3. Check for continuity between seat heater 4P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2, No. 2 and No. 3, and terminals No. 1 and No. 3. There should be continuity. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the seat cushion heater Service and Repair.