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Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
No communication with the Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
DCSM
REFER to Module Communications Network .
No communication with the Driver Door Module (DDM) Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
DDM
REFER to Module Communications Network .
No communication with the Driver Seat Module (DSM) Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
DSM
REFER to Module Communications Network .
No communication with the Driver Multi-Contour Seat Module [SCMG] Fuse
Multi-contour seat relay
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Driver Multi-Contour Seat Module [SCMG]
REFER to Module Communications Network .
No communication with the Passenger Multi-Contour Seat Module [SCMH] Fuse
Multi-contour seat relay
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Passenger Multi-Contour Seat Module [SCMH]
REFER to Module Communications Network .
The power seat is inoperative - driver, without memory Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Front seat control switch
GO to Pinpoint Test A .
The power seat is inoperative - passenger, without power recline Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Front seat control switch
GO to Pinpoint Test D .
The power seat is inoperative - passenger, with power recline, without multi-contour seats Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Front seat control switch
GO to Pinpoint Test E .
The power seat is inoperative - passenger, with multi-contour seats Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Front seat control switch
GO to Pinpoint Test F .
The power seat moves but is noisy (squeals) when moving the seat horizontally Front seat motor cable INSTALL a new front seat motor cable. REFER to Front Seat Motor Cable .
The power seat does not move horizontally/vertically - driver Wiring, terminals or connectors
Horizontal seat track motor
Power seat track assembly
Front seat control switch
GO to Pinpoint Test G .
The power seat does not move horizontally/vertically - passenger, without power recline Wiring, terminals or connectors
Horizontal seat track motor
Power seat track assembly
Front seat control switch
GO to Pinpoint Test J .
The power seat does not move horizontally/vertically/recline - passenger, without multi-contour seats Wiring, terminals or connectors
Horizontal seat track motor
Power seat track assembly
Front seat control switch
GO to Pinpoint Test K .
The power seat does not move horizontally/vertically/recline - passenger, with multi-contour seats Wiring, terminals or connectors
Horizontal seat track motor
Power seat track assembly
Front seat control switch
GO to Pinpoint Test L .
The memory seat is inoperative/does not operate correctly - does not operate horizontally/vertically/recline, without multi-contour seats Wiring, terminals or connectors
Horizontal seat track motor
Memory seat track assembly
Seat control switch
DSM
GO to Pinpoint Test M .
The memory seat does not operate correctly - does not operate using the memory SET switch, without multi-contour seats Wiring, terminals or connectors
Memory SET switch
Horizontal seat track motor
Memory seat track assembly
Seat recliner motor
Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication fault
DDM
DSM
GO to Pinpoint Test N .
The memory seat is inoperative/does not operate correctly - does not operate horizontally/vertically/recline, with multi-contour seats Wiring, terminals or connectors
Seat control switch
Horizontal seat track motor
Memory seat track assembly
DSM
GO to Pinpoint Test O .
The memory seat does not operate correctly - does not operate using the memory SET switch, with multi-contour seats Wiring, terminals or connectors
Memory SET switch
Horizontal seat track motor
Memory seat track assembly
Seat recliner motor
MS-CAN communication fault
DDM
DSM
GO to Pinpoint Test P .
The memory seat does not operate correctly - the seat moves in one second intervals Wiring, terminals or connectors
Horizontal seat track motor
Memory seat track assembly
DSM
REFER to the Driver Seat Module (DSM) DTC Chart .
The memory seat does not operate correctly - does not operate using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter RKE transmitter is not correctly associated to a memory position
Wiring, terminals or connectors
RKE transmitter
DSM
Body Control Module (BCM)
VERIFY the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is operating correctly and is associated to a memory position. REFER to Owner's Literature or Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems for information on associating a RKE transmitter. RUN the DSM self-test and REFER to the Driver Seat Module (DSM) DTC Chart  to diagnose any DTCs retrieved.
Easy exit/easy entry is inoperative/does not operate correctly Wiring, terminals or connectors
Key in ignition switch
IPC module
DSM
GO to Pinpoint Test Q .
The power lumbar is inoperative - driver, without multi-contour seats Wiring, terminals or connectors
Seat control switch
Power lumbar motor assembly
GO to Pinpoint Test R .
The power lumbar is inoperative - passenger, without multi-contour seats Wiring, terminals or connectors
Seat control switch
Power lumbar motor assembly
GO to Pinpoint Test S .
The multi-contour seat feature is inoperative/does not operate correctly - driver Wiring, terminals or connectors
Seat control switch
Lumbar and active motion massage adjuster assembly
Active motion massage adjuster
Driver Multi-Contour Seat Module [SCMG]
GO to Pinpoint Test T .
The multi-contour seat feature is inoperative/does not operate correctly - passenger Wiring, terminals or connectors
Seat control switch
Lumbar and active motion massage adjuster assembly
Active motion massage adjuster
Passenger Multi-Contour Seat Module [SCMH]
GO to Pinpoint Test U .
The heated seat is inoperative/does not operate correctly - driver Wiring, terminals or connectors
Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)
Heater mat
HVAC module
GO to Pinpoint Test V .
The heated seat is inoperative/does not operate correctly - front passenger Wiring, terminals or connectors
Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)
Heater mat
HVAC module
GO to Pinpoint Test W .
The heated seat indicator is inoperative but the heated seat function operates correctly Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) INSTALL a new Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM). REFER to Information and Entertainment Systems - 4.2-Inch (107 mm) Screen, 4 Or 6 Speakers .
The heated seat is inoperative/does not operate correctly - left rear Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Heated seat switch
Heater mat(s)
Heated seat module
GO to Pinpoint Test Y .
The heated seat is inoperative/does not operate correctly - right rear Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Heated seat switch
Heater mat(s)
Heated seat module
GO to Pinpoint Test Z .
The heated seat does not operate correctly - left rear seat does heat but the heated seat indicator does not illuminate when pressed Wiring, terminals or connectors
Heated seat switch
Heated seat module
GO to Pinpoint Test AA .
The heated seat does not operate correctly - right rear seat does heat but the heated seat indicator does not illuminate when pressed Wiring, terminals or connectors
Heated seat switch
Heated seat module
GO to Pinpoint Test AB .
The heated seat does not operate correctly - left rear heated seat indicator is always on Wiring, terminals or connectors
Heated seat module
GO to Pinpoint Test AC .
The heated seat does not operate correctly - right rear heated seat indicator is always on Wiring, terminals or connectors
Heated seat module
GO to Pinpoint Test AD .
All climate controlled seats are inoperative Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
I-CAN communication fault
HS-CAN communication fault
MS-CAN communication fault
Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM)
APIM
FCIM
FDIM
VERIFY BJB fuse 28 (30A) is OK. If OK, CARRY OUT the network test using a scan tool and VERIFY network communication of the FCIM and Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM). REFER to Module Communications Network to diagnose a module communication or network concern. If OK, CARRY OUT the Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) self-test and RETRIEVE any DTCs. If any DTC is present, REFER to the Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM). VERIFY the touchscreen operation. If the touchscreen does not operate correctly, REFER to Information and Entertainment Systems - 8-Inch (203 mm) Touchscreen, 7 Speakers or Information and Entertainment Systems - Sony® Sound 8-Inch (203 mm) Touchscreen, 12 Speakers to diagnose the touchscreen. If OK, INSTALL a new Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM). REFER to Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) .
A single climate controlled seat is inoperative Wiring, terminals or connectors
Touchscreen
DCSM
NOTE: If a fault occurs setting a DTC specific to only one climate controlled seat, the DCSM will disable only the affected seat outputs and allow the other seat to remain operational. CHECK for DTCs specific to the affected climate controlled seat and, if a DTC is present, REFER to the Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) DTC Chart .
GO to Pinpoint Test AF .
A single climate controlled seat does not operate correctly - exhibits poor airflow or performance Excessive sunload or extreme cabin temperatures
Incorrectly installed TED or manifold
Airflow blockage
Disconnected air duct
CARRY OUT the DCSM self-test and retrieve any DTCs. If any DTC is present, REFER to the Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) DTC Chart . If no DTC is present, CHECK the affected seat cushion or backrest for correct installation of the climate controlled seat components (TED, manifold air duct and foam pad) and REPAIR as needed. If OK, CHECK for air flow restrictions (TED inlets and outlets, TED -to-manifold connections, filters and ducts) and REPAIR as needed. RETEST the system for normal operation.