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Pinpoint Test P : DTCS B103B And B1111: Notes

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Refer to Climate Controlled Seats for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

The SCME monitors the backrest and cushion blower motor circuits. If a short to ground or voltage on any of these circuits is detected, the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set.

DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
B103B Thermoelectric Driver Overcurrent Low If SCME outputs to the driver seat backrest or cushion blower motor are shorted to ground or a blower motor resistance of less than 0.9 ohm is sensed, the SCME shuts down the driver seat system and sets this DTC.
B1111 Driver Thermal Electric Device Control Overtemperature Fault If the SCME blower motor driver integrated circuit temperature exceeds 175 ° C (347 ° F), the SCME shuts down the driver seat system and sets this DTC.

Possible Causes