Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Seat Temperature Element: Testing and Inspection




Seat Heater Test

Driver's Seat (4-door)

NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations SRS Component Location Index (4-Door), and precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or servicing.

1. Remove the driver's seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

2. Remove the seat back panel Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement (4-door).

3. Lean the seat-back and disconnect the connector A (4P) and connector B (2P) from the seat heaters.










4. Check for continuity between seat heater connector B (2P) terminals No. 1 and No. 2. There should be continuity.

5. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the seat-back heater Service and Repair.

6. Reconnect seat heater connector B (2P) to the seat-back heater.

7. Check for continuity between seat heater connector A (4P) terminals No. 2 and No. 3, and terminals No. 3 and No. 4. There should be continuity.

8. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the seat cushion heater Service and Repair.

Driver's Seat (2-door)

NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations SRS Component Location Index (2-Door), and precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or servicing.

1. Remove the driver's seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

2. Remove the seat back panel Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement (2-door).

3. Lean the seat-back and disconnect the connector A (4P) and connector B (2P) from the seat heaters.






4. Check for continuity between seat heater connector B (2P) terminals No. 2 and No. 1. There should be continuity.

5. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the seat-back heater Service and Repair.

6. Reconnect seat heater connector B (2P) to the seat-back heater.

7. Check for continuity between seat heater connector A (4P) terminals No. 3 and No. 2, and terminals No. 2 and No. 1. There should be continuity.

8. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the seat cushion heater Service and Repair.

Front Passenger's Seat

1. Remove the front passenger's seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

2. Disconnect the 3P connector (A) from the seat heater.





3. Check for continuity between seat heater 3P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3 and terminals No. 2 and No. 3. There should be continuity.

4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the seat heater Service and Repair.