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Seat Heater System: Inspection

  1. INSPECT SEAT HEATER SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Condition tester connection Specified condition
    OFF - No continuity
    ON (Left) 12 - 14 Continuity
    ON (Right) 14 - 16 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified replace the switch or bulb.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Seat Heater Switch Continuity
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  2. INSPECT REAR SEAT HEATER SWITCH VOLTAGE 

    (): Right side 

    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and negative (-) lead terminal 8.
    2. Push the switch and check the voltage between terminal 5 (7) and battery H terminal.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.

      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Terminal 5 (7) And Battery H Terminal
      G03377090Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT SEAT HEATER SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    Disconnect the switch connector and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown.

    Fig 3: Disconnecting Switch Connector And Inspect Connector On Wire Harness Side
    G03377091Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection to terminal number Condition Specified condition
    6 - Ground Constant Continuity
    14 - Ground Ignition switch turned to ON Battery positive voltage
  4. Seat Cushion: INSPECT SEAT HEATER CONTINUITY 
    1. Heat the thermostat with a light.
    2. Inspect the seat heater continuity between terminals.
      Fig 4: Inspecting Seat Heater Continuity Between Terminals
      G03377092Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester connection Condition Specified condition
      A2 - B3 Constant Continuity
      A1 - B1 Seat heater temperature bellow 25°C (77°F) Continuity
      B1 - B2 Seat heater temperature bellow 25°C (77°F) Continuity
      A1 - B2 Seat heater temperature bellow 25°C (77°F) Continuity
      A1 - B1 Seat heater temperature above 55°C (131°F) No continuity
      B1 - B2 Seat heater temperature above 45°C (113°F) No continuity
      A1 - B2 Seat heater temperature above 45°C (113°F) No continuity

      If continuity is not as specified, replace the seat cushion pad.

  5. Seat Back: INSPECT SEAT HEATER CONTINUITY 

    Inspect the seat heater continuity between terminals, as shown.

    Fig 5: Inspecting Seat Heater Continuity Between Terminals
    G03377093Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    1 - 3 Constant Continuity
    2 - 3 Constant Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the seat back pad.