B19A6
Seats
Pinpoint Test AH: DTC B19A6
Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 119, Climate Controlled Seats for schematic and connector information. [1][2]Diagrams By Number
Normal Operation
The Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) supplies voltage and ground to the passenger seat backrest Thermo-Electric Device (TED). The DCSM (Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module) also sends a speed control voltage signal to the TED (Thermo-Electric Device) to control blower speed.
- DTC B19A6 (Passenger Seat Back Blower Speed Short to Ground)- If the passenger seat backrest blower speed circuit is shorted to ground, the DCSM (Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module) will shut down the passenger seat system and set this DTC.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- TED (Thermo-Electric Device) and blower assembly
- DCSM (Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module)
PINPOINT TEST AH : DTC B19A6
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: If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag is being serviced, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be depowered. Refer to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
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 (Supplemental Restraint System) fault.
NOTE: The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
AH1 CHECK THE BACKREST TED (Thermo-Electric Device) BLOWER SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Side Air Bag C313.
- Disconnect: DCSM (Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module) C3305C.
- Disconnect: Backrest TED (Thermo-Electric Device) C3311.
- Measure the resistance between DCSM (Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module) C3305C-4, circuit VHS21 (BU/WH), harness side and ground.
Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
GO to AH2.
No
REPAIR the circuit. REPEAT the self-test. CLEAR the DTCs.
CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313.
REPOWER the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). REFER to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
AH2 CHECK THE BACKREST TED (Thermo-Electric Device) BLOWER MOTOR SPEED CONTROL AND BLOWER MOTOR GROUND CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
- Measure the resistance between DCSM (Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module) C3305C-4, circuit VHS21 (BU/WH), harness side and C3305C-7, circuit RHS08 (VT/WH), harness side.
Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new backrest TED (Thermo-Electric Device). REFER to Seat Backrest Thermo-Electric Device . REPEAT the self-test. CLEAR the DTCs.
DISCONNECT the battery ground cable.
CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313.
REPOWER the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). REFER to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
No
REPAIR the circuits. REPEAT the self-test. CLEAR the DTCs.
CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313.
REPOWER the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). REFER to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.