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Symptom Chart

NOTE: Refer to INTELLIGENT ACCESS (IA) WITH PUSH BUTTON START IGNITION MODES Description and Operation, Intelligent Access with Push Button Start to review the procedures for achieving the various ignition states (ignition OFF, ignition in ACCESSORY, ignition ON, ignition START) on vehicles with this feature.
SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM)
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • DCSM
  • No communication with the Driver Door Module (DDM)
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • DDM
  • No communication with the Driver Seat Module (DSM)
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • DSM
  • The power seat is inoperative - driver, without power recline
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat is inoperative - driver, with power recline
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat is inoperative - driver, with massage
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat is inoperative - passenger, without power recline
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat is inoperative - passenger, with power recline
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat is inoperative - passenger, with massage
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat does not move horizontally/vertically - driver
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Front seat motors
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat does not move horizontally/vertically/recline - driver
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Front seat motors
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat does not move horizontally/vertically/recline - driver, with massage
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Front seat motors
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat does not move horizontally/vertically - passenger
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Front seat motors
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat does not move horizontally/vertically/recline - passenger
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Front seat motors
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat does not move horizontally/vertically/recline - passenger, with massage
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Front seat motors
  • Front seat control switch
  • The memory seat is inoperative/does not operate correctly - does not operate horizontally/vertically/recline, without massage
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Seat control switch
  • DSM
  • The memory seat does not operate correctly - does not operate using the memory SET switch, without massage
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Memory SET switch
  • Seat track
  • Seat recliner motor
  • Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication fault
  • DDM
  • DSM
  • The memory seat is inoperative/does not operate correctly - does not operate horizontally/vertically/recline, with massage
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Seat control switch
  • DSM
  • The memory seat does not operate correctly - does not operate using the memory SET switch, with massage
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Memory SET switch
  • Seat track
  • Seat recliner motor
  • MS-CAN communication fault
  • DDM
  • DSM
  • The memory seat does not operate correctly - the seat moves in one second intervals
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • DSM
  • The memory seat does not operate correctly - does not operate using the remote transmitter
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Keyless entry transmitter
  • DSM
  • Easy exit/easy entry is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Key in ignition switch
  • Instrument Cluster (IC) module
  • DSM
  • The power lumbar is inoperative - driver
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Seat control switch
  • Power lumbar motor assembly
  • The power lumbar is inoperative - passenger
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Seat control switch
  • Power lumbar motor assembly
  • The power lumbar is inoperative - with massage
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Fuse
  • Seat control switch
  • Power lumbar assembly with massage
  • The power lumbar does not operate correctly - with massage
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Seat control switch
  • Power lumbar assembly with massage
  • Massage seat cushion
  • The heated seat is inoperative/does not operate correctly - driver
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Heater feed circuit short to battery, ground or open
  • Sensor circuit short to battery, ground or open
  • Heater mat
  • Heated seat module
  • Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)
  • HVAC module
  • The heated seat is inoperative/does not operate correctly - front passenger
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Heater feed circuit short to battery, ground or open
  • Sensor circuit short to battery, ground or open
  • Heater mat
  • Heated seat module
  • Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)
  • HVAC module
  • The heated seat does not operate correctly - seat does heat but the heated seat indicator does not illuminate when pressed, front
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Heated seat module
  • FCIM
  • Both heated seats only operate in one mode - only one indicator illuminates
  • Heated seat module
  • The heated seat module may have been auto-programmed for use with a heated seat system using dual contact switches and requires a reset. CARRY OUT the HEATED SEAT MODULE RESET  procedure. REFER to HEATED SEAT MODULE RESET  . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The heated seat does not operate correctly - left rear heated seat indicator is always on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Heated seat module
  • The heated seat does not operate correctly - right rear heated seat indicator is always on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Heated seat module
  • All climate controlled seats are inoperative - switch indicators may or may not illuminate
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • MS-CAN communication fault
  • Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM)
  • HVAC module
  • FCIM
  • A single climate controlled seat is inoperative - switch indicators may or may not illuminate
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • HVAC module
  • FCIM
  • 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 - poor airflow or cooling/heating performance
  • Excessive sunload or extreme cabin temperatures
  • Incorrectly installed TED
  • Airflow blockage
  • Disconnected air duct
    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 AG .