Seat Warmer Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the seat cushion trim. (See FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
While inspecting for continuity between the terminals A and B of the connector, use a dryer to warm the thermostat of the seat warmer unit on seat cushion.

Fig 1: Using Dryer To Warm Thermostat Of Seat Warmer Unit On Seat Cushion
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Verify that the continuity between the seat warmer terminals is as indicated. See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Verifying Continuity Between Seat Warmer Terminals
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If not as indicated, replace the seat warmer switch.

Fig 3: Inspecting Seat Warmer Switch Connector Terminals
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