Diagnostic Test

CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
2. Record the Environmental Data.
3. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
4. Start the engine.
5. Turn the Left Rear Heated Seat on.
6. With the scan tool, read CSWM DTCs.
  Is the same DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
CHECK THE (P177) LEFT REAR SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Comfort Seat Wheel Module (CSWM) C3 harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Left Rear Seat Cushion Heater harness connector.
4. Disconnect the Left Rear Seat Back Heater harness connector.
5. Measure the resistance of the (P177) Left Rear Seat Heater Control circuit between the CSWM C3 and the Left Rear Seat Cushion Heater and Left Rear Seat Back Heater harness connectors (harness side).
  Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms for both measurements?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Repair the (P177) Left Rear Seat Heater Control circuit(s) for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (Z923) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Measure the resistance of the (Z923) Ground circuit between ground and the Left Rear Seat Cushion Heater and Left Rear Seat Cushion Heater harness connectors (harness side).
  Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms for both measurements?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Repair the (Z923) Ground circuit(s) for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE LEFT REAR SEAT CUSHION HEATER ELEMENT RESISTANCE
1. Measure the resistance of the Left Rear Seat Cushion Heater element between the (P177) Left Rear Seat Heater Control circuit and the (Z923) Ground circuit at the Left Rear Seat Cushion Heater component connector.
  Is the resistance between 12.5 and 18.7 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Replace the Left Rear Seat Cushion Heater element in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to PAD, HEATER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE LEFT REAR SEAT BACK HEATER ELEMENT RESISTANCE
1. Measure the resistance of the Left Rear Seat Back Heater element between the (P177) Left Rear Seat Heater Control circuit and the (Z923) Ground circuit at the Left Rear Seat Back Heater component connector.
  Is the resistance between 8.4 and 12.6 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 6
  No
  - Replace the Left Rear Seat Back Heater element in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to PAD, HEATER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
1. Disconnect all CSWM harness connectors.
2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
  - Proper connector installation.
  - Damaged connector locks.
  - Corrosion.
  - Other signs of water intrusion.
  - Weather seal damage (if equipped).
  - Bent terminals.
  - Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
  - Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
  - Check for spread terminals and verify proper terminal tension.
  Repair any conditions that are found.
5. Connect all CSWM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
6. Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
7. Connect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
9. Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
10. With the scan tool, read CSWM DTCs.
  Is the same DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Comfort Seat Wheel Module (CSWM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, COMFORT SEAT AND WHEEL (CSWM), REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Repairing the wiring harness or connections corrected the problem.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .