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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B1925 02: Left Seat Heater Sensor Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B1925 05: Left Seat Heater Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open

DTC B2170 02: Right Seat Heater Cushion Sensor Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B2170 05: Right Seat Heater Cushion Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Driver Heated Seat Back Element Supply Voltage

B2508 02

B1935 0D

B2508 01

B1935 0E

Driver Heated Seat Back Element Control

B2508 02

B1935 0D

B2508 01

B1935 0E

Driver Heated Seat Back Temperature Sensor Signal

B2435 02

B2435 05

B2435 05

B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B

Driver Heated Seat Back Temperature Sensor Low Reference

--

B2435 05

--

B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B

Driver Heated Seat Cushion Element Supply Voltage

B2508 02

B2425 0D

B2508 01

B2425 0E

Driver Heated Seat Cushion Element Control

B2508 02

B2425 0D

B2508 01

B2425 0E

Driver Heated Seat Cushion Temperature Sensor Signal

B1925 02

B1925 05

B1925 05

B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B

Driver Heated Seat Cushion Temperature Sensor Low Reference

--

B1925 05

--

B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B

Passenger Heated Seat Back Element Supply Voltage

B2508 02

B2180 0D

B2508 01

B2180 0E

Passenger Heated Seat Back Element Control

B2508 02

B2180 0D

B2508 01

B2180 0E

Passenger Heated Seat Back Temperature Sensor Signal

B2440 02

B2440 05

B2440 05

B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B

Passenger Heated Seat Back Temperature Sensor Low Reference

--

B2440 05

--

B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B

Passenger Heated Seat Cushion Element Supply Voltage

B2508 02

B2430 0D

B2508 01

B2430 0E

Passenger Heated Seat Cushion Element Control

B2508 02

B2430 0D

B2508 01

B2430 0E

Passenger Heated Seat Cushion Temperature Sensor Signal

B2170 02

B2170 05

B2170 05

B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B

Passenger Heated Seat Cushion Temperature Sensor Low Reference

--

B2170 05

--

B2345 13, B2345 42, B2345 4B

Circuit/System Description

The heated seat temperature sensor that set this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is located in the seat cushion just under the seat cover with the seat heating element. The memory seat module (MSM) supplies a separate 5-volt reference voltage through the temperature sensor signal circuit and a ground through the low reference circuit to the sensor. The module monitors the voltage of the sensor signal circuit to determine the temperature of the seat. The temperature sensor varies in resistance based on the temperature of the heating element, causing the signal voltage to change. Once the seat reaches the set temperature, the module will then cycle the control circuits of the heating elements ON and OFF in order to maintain the desired seat temperature based on the feedback voltage from the sensors.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The MSM must be powered.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B1925 02, B2170 02

The temperature sensor voltage drops below 0.8 volt for more than 1 second.

B1925 05, B2170 05

The temperature sensor voltage is greater than 5 volts for more than 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The heated seat function for the affected seat will be disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The current DTC will clear and set the code to history, 3 seconds after the reference voltage returns to the normal operating range and the ignition is cycled OFF then back to ACC or RUN.
    • The history DTC will clear after 50 consecutive fault-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Heated/Cooled Seat Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Heated Seats Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

B1925 02 or B1925 05

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2, X5 harness connectors at the MSM.
  2. Important: When measuring the resistance, the resistance values are based on the seat being at room temperature of 20°C (68°F).

  3. Test for 2.2K-300K ohms between the signal circuit terminal 1 X5 and the low reference circuit terminal 3 X2.
  4. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit and low reference circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion temperature sensor.
    If less than the specified range, test for a short between the signal and low reference circuits. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion temperature sensor.
  5. Ignition OFF, connect the X2, X5 harness connectors to the MSM.
  6. Disconnect the harness connector at the seat cushion heating element/temperature sensor.
  7. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the signal circuit terminal C and ground.
  8. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
    If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
  9. If all circuits test normal, replace the MSM.

B2170 02 or B2170 05

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2, X5 harness connectors at the MSM.
  2. Important: When measuring the resistance, the resistance values are based on the seat being at room temperature of 20°C (68°F).

  3. Test for 2.2K-300K ohms between the signal circuit terminal 2 X5 and the low reference circuit terminal 6 X2.
  4. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit and low reference circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion temperature sensor.
    If less than the specified range, test for a short between the signal and low reference circuits. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion temperature sensor.
  5. Ignition OFF, connect the X2, X5 harness connectors to the MSM.
  6. Disconnect the harness connector at the seat cushion heating element/temperature sensor.
  7. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the signal circuit terminal C and ground.
  8. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
    If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
  9. If all circuits test normal, replace the MSM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Heater Replacement
    •  Control Module References for MSM replacement, setup, and programming