Pinpoint Test AO: DTC B19A8
Seats
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test AO: DTC B19A8
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) supplies a speed control signal voltage to the driver seat backrest Thermo-Electric Device (TED) on circuit VHS16 (BU/GN). The TED blower is supplied operating voltage from DCSM output circuit CHS03 (GN/BN) and ground from DCSM output circuit RHS03 (GY/OG).
- DTC B19A8 (Driver Seat Back Blower Speed Short to Ground) - If the driver seat backrest blower speed circuit is shorted to ground, the DCSM will shut down the driver seat system and set this DTC.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- TED and blower assembly
- DCSM
PINPOINT TEST AO: DTC B19A8
NOTICE: When taking measurements at Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) harness connectors, do not insert the electrical probes into the female connector pins. Inserting the probes into connector pins can cause intermittent or open electrical connections after reassembly resulting in Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and system failure. Touching the tip of these connector pins is recommended instead.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
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AO1 CHECK THE BACKREST TED BLOWER MOTOR SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of Restraint Systems.
- Disconnect: Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module C3378.
- Disconnect: Driver Seat Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner C3065.
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module C3377.
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner C3066.
- Disconnect: DCSM C3265C.
- Disconnect: Backrest TED C3034.
- Measure the resistance between DCSM C3265C-12, circuit VHS16 (BU/GN), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
GO to AO2.
No
REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable.
CONNECT passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3066.
CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C3377.
CONNECT driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3065.
CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3378.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Restraint Systems.
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AO2 CHECK THE BACKREST TED BLOWER MOTOR SPEED CONTROL AND BLOWER MOTOR GROUND CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
- Measure the resistance between DCSM C3265C-12, circuit VHS16 (BU/GN), harness side and C3265C-15, circuit RHS03 (GY/OG), harness side.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new backrest TED. REFER to Seat Backrest Thermo-Electric Device - Front Row Seat Backrest Thermo-Electric Device - Front Row. CLEAR the DTCs.
REPEAT the self-test.
If the DTC is retrieved again, INSTALL a new DCSM. REFER to Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable.
CONNECT passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3066.
CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C3377.
CONNECT driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3065.
CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3378.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Restraint Systems.
No
REPAIR the circuits. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable.
CONNECT passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3066.
CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C3377.
CONNECT driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner C3065.
CONNECT driver seat side air bag module C3378.
REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Restraint Systems.
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