SEAT WARMER SYSTEM OPERATES CONSTANTLY [SEAT WARMER SYSTEM]


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Description
The seat warmer warms the seat even though the seat warmer switch is turned off.
Possible Causes
•  Seat warmer switch malfunction
•  Seat warmer control unit malfunction
•  Short to power supply in wiring harness between the following terminals:
―  Seat warmer control unit terminal I and indicator unit terminal D


Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Action

1
DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS SEAT WARMER SWITCH
•  Disconnect the indicator unit connector.
•  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
•  Does the seat warmer system operate?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Replace the indicator unit.
2
DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS SEAT WARMER CONTROL UNIT
•  Disconnect the seat warmer control unit connector.
•  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
•  Measure the voltage at seat warmer control unit terminal I (vehicle wiring harness side).
•  Is the voltage 1.0 V or more?
Yes
•  Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between the following terminals.
―  Seat warmer control unit terminal I and indicator unit terminal D
If there is a common connector:
•  Inspect the common connector and terminals for corrosion, damage, or disconnection and the common wiring harnesses for short to power supply to determine the malfunctioning location.
•  Repair or replace the wiring harness which is shorted to the power supply.
If there is no common connector:
•  Repair or replace the wiring harness which is shorted to the power supply.
•  Go to the next step.
No
Replace the seat warmer control unit, then go to the next step.
3
VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS CORRECTED
•  Reconnect all the disconnected connectors.
•  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
•  Operate the seat warmer switch to turn on the seat warmer system.
•  Does the seat warmer system operate normally?
Yes
Troubleshooting completed. (Explain the contents of the servicing to the customer.)
No
Verify the malfunction symptom in the symptom troubleshooting chart and perform the other applicable malfunction diagnosis.