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Heated Steering Wheel Control Unit Input Test

NOTE:
  • SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations - Refer to: SRS Component Location Index (With SH-AWD), or SRS Component Location Index (Without SH-AWD) , and precautions and procedures before doing repairs or servicing.
  • Before testing, make sure the No. A29 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box is OK.
  • Before testing, make sure the No. B1 (7. 5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is OK.
  • Before testing, make sure the No. E2 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay holder is OK.
  • After testing, clear the SRS control unit DTCs.

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

2. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure .

3. Remove the steering wheel , and the steering wheel rear cover.

4. Install the steering wheel without the driver's airbag and the steering wheel rear cover.

5. Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure .

6. Turn the steering wheel at 180 °.

7. Disconnect the heated steering wheel control unit 14P connector .

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8. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

9. With the connector still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
8 BLU Disconnect steering commander switch assembly connector B (16P) Check for continuity between terminal No. 8 and steering commander switch assembly connector B (16P) terminal No. 15:

There should be continuity.

An open in the LIN (METER) wire
Check for continuity to ground:

There should be no continuity.

A short to ground in the LIN (METER) wire
7 GRN Disconnect the steering heater 4P connector Check for continuity between terminal No. 7 and steering heater 4P connector terminal No. 4:

There should be continuity.

An open or high resistance in the wire

10. Reconnect the connector, and do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
2 WHT Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:

There should be battery voltage.

  • Blown No. B1 (7. 5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Blown No. E2 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay holder
  • Faulty heated steering wheel relay
  • Faulty cable reel
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
12 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:

There should be less than 0. 2 V.

  • Faulty steering commander switch assembly
  • Faulty cable reel
  • Poor ground (G305)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
1 RED Disconnect the steering heater 4P connector, vehicle ON mode, and heated steering switch ON Measure the voltage to ground:

There should be battery voltage.

  • A short to ground in the wire
  • Poor connection
  • Faulty heated steering wheel control unit
6 WHT Disconnect the steering heater 4P connector, vehicle ON mode, and heated steering switch ON Measure the voltage to ground:

There should be 5 V.

  • A short to ground in the wire
  • Poor connection
  • Faulty heated steering wheel control unit
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Vehicle ON mode, and heated steering wheel button pressed Measure the voltage between terminals No. 5 and No. 14:

There should be less than 0. 2 V.

  • Faulty heated steering wheel switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Vehicle ON mode, and heated steering wheel button released Measure the voltage between terminals No. 5 and No. 14:

There should be battery voltage.

  • Faulty heated steering wheel switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
10 PUR Vehicle ON mode Connect to ground with a jumper wire:

The heated steering wheel switch indicator should come on.

  • Faulty heated steering wheel switch
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire