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Seat Heater System: Inspection

  1. INSPECT SEAT HEATER SWITCH LH 
    1. Measure the resistance of the seat heater switch when the switch is operated.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Seat Heater Switch LH
      G05141814Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2 - 3 ON (min.) 2.72 to 4.08 Ω
      2 - 3 ON (max.) 0.28 to 0.42 Ω
      3 - 4 ON (min.). Below 1 Ω
      3 - 4 ON (max.) Below 1 Ω
      2 - 3 OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      3 - 4 OFF 10 kΩ or higher

      If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.

      HINT:

      As the dial is being turned, the resistance changes gradually.

    2. Push the seat heater switch ON and check that the seat heater switch indicator illuminates when the switch is operated.
      Fig 2: Checking Switch Heater Switch Indicator
      G05141815Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK 

      MEASUREMENT CONDITION

      Measurement Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 3
      Battery negative (-) → Terminal 1
      ON Illuminates

      If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.

    3. Check the seat heater switch illumination.
      Fig 3: Checking Seat Heater Switch Illumination
      G05141816Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK 

      MEASUREMENT CONDITION

      Measurement Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 6
      Battery negative (-) → Terminal 5
      Always Illuminates

      If the result is not as specified, replace the seat heater switch or bulb.

  2. INSPECT SEAT HEATER SWITCH RH 
    1. Measure the resistance of the seat heater switch when the switch is operated.
      Fig 4: Inspecting Seat Heater Switch LH
      G05141814Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2 - 3 ON (min.) 2.72 to 4.08 Ω
      2 - 3 ON (max.) 0.28 to 0.42 Ω
      3 - 4 ON (min.) Below 1 Ω
      3 - 4 ON (max.) Below 1 Ω
      2 - 3 OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      3 - 4 OFF 10 kΩ or higher

      If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.

      HINT:

      As the dial is being turned, the resistance changes gradually.

    2. Push the seat heater switch ON and check that the seat heater switch indicator illuminates when the switch is operated.
      Fig 5: Checking Switch Heater Switch Indicator
      G05141818Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK 

      MEASUREMENT CONDITION

      Measurement Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 3
      Battery negative (-) → Terminal 1
      ON illuminates

      If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.

    3. Check the seat heater switch illumination.
      Fig 6: Checking Seat Heater Switch Illumination
      G05141819Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK 

      MEASUREMENT CONDITION

      Measurement Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 6
      Battery negative (-) → Terminal 5
      Always Illuminates

      If the result is not as specified, replace the seat heater switch or bulb.

  3. INSPECT FRONT SEAT BACK HEATER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Measure the resistance of the seatback heater.
      Fig 7: Identifying Front Seat Back Heater Assembly LH Connector Terminals
      G05141820Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 - 2 20°C (77°F) 0.4 to 1.4 Ω

      If the result is not as specified, replace the seatback heater assembly.

  4. INSPECT FRONT SEAT BACK HEATER ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Measure the resistance of the seatback heater.
      Fig 8: Identifying Front Seat Back Heater Assembly LH Connector Terminals
      G05141820Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 - 2 20°C (77°F) 0.4 to 1.4 Ω

      If the result is not as specified, replace the seatback heater assembly.

  5. INSPECT FRONT SEAT CUSHION HEATER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Measure the resistance of the seat cushion heater.
      Fig 9: Identifying Front Seat Cushion Heater Assembly LH Connectors Terminals
      G05141822Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A1 - B1 20°C (77°F) 0.7 to 1.7 Ω
      A2 - A3 20°C (77°F) 4.5 to 5.5 Ω
      A4 - B2 Always Below 1 Ω

      If the result is not as specified, replace the seat cushion heater assembly.

  6. INSPECT FRONT SEAT CUSHION HEATER ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Measure the resistance of the seat cushion heater.
      Fig 10: Identifying Front Seat Cushion Heater Assembly LH Connectors Terminals
      G05141822Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A1 - B1 20°C (77°F) 0.7 to 1.7 Ω
      A2 - A3 20°C (77°F) 4.5 to 5.5 Ω
      A4 - B2 Always Below 1 Ω

      If the result is not as specified, replace the seat cushion heater assembly.