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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 B2425 0D: Left Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Resistance Above Threshold

DTC B2425 0E: Left Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Resistance Below Threshold

DTC B2430 0D: Right Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Resistance Above Threshold

DTC B2430 0E: Right Seat Heater Cushion Circuit Resistance Below Threshold

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 left and right heated seats are controlled by the memory seat module (MSM). When active, power is applied to the seat cushion and back heater elements through a common voltage supply circuit. Each individual heater element is grounded by the MSM through separate low side drive control circuits. The heater element control circuits are pulse width modulated to ground by the module in order to control the seat temperature by regulating the current flow through the heater elements. The module then monitors the current flow through the heating elements and the of rate change of the temperature sensors to verify correct heated seat operation.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The MSM must be powered.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B2425 0D, B2430 0D

By measuring the current and voltage output to the seat cushion heating element every 10 seconds, the MSM calculates that the heating element resistance is above the maximum resistance value of 6.5 ohms.

B2425 0E, B2430 0E

By measuring the current and voltage output to the seat cushion heating element every 10 seconds, the MSM calculates that the heating element resistance is below the minimum resistance value of 2.0 ohms.

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, when the malfunction is no longer present and the power mode changes to 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

B2425 0D or B2425 0E

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the MSM.
  2. Test for 2.0-6.5 ohms between the control circuit terminal 14 and control circuit terminal 11.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the control circuits for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion heating element.
    If less than the specified range, test for a short between the control circuits. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion heating element.
  4. If all circuits test normal, replace the MSM.

B2430 0D or B2430 0E

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1, X4 harness connectors at the MSM.
  2. Test for 2.0-6.5 ohms between the control circuit terminal 6 X1 and control circuit terminal 14 X4.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the control circuits for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion heating element.
    If less than the specified range, test for a short between the control circuits. If the circuits test normal, replace the seat cushion heating element.
  4. 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