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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 Precautions before doing repairs or servicing.

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

2. Remove the seat-back cover as needed Service and Repair.

3. Lean the seat back and disconnect connector A (5P) and connector B (2P) from the seat heaters.










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

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

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

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

8. 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 Precautions before doing repairs or servicing.

1. Remove the front 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. 4. There should be continuity.

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