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 B19A4: Driver Seat Back Blower Speed Circuit HighDTC B19A8: Driver Seat Back Blower Speed Circuit Short to Ground
DTC B103D: Driver Blower Power Circuit
DTC B272E: Driver Seat Back Blower Circuit Open
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Battery Positive Voltage | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
Ignition 3 Voltage | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
Driver Seat Blower Supply Voltage | B103D | B272E | B272E | -- |
Driver Seat Back Blower Supply Voltage | B103D | B272C, B727E, B2730 | B272E | -- |
Driver Seat Cushion Blower Supply Voltage | B103D | B272C, B2729 | B272E | -- |
Driver Heated Seat Back Only Mode Switch Signal | 5 | 5 | 5 | -- |
Driver Heated Seat Cool Switch Signal | 4 | 4 | 4 | -- |
Driver Seat Back Cushion Switch Signal | 3 | 3 | 3 | -- |
Driver Seat Back Temperature Sensor Signal | B272C, B2730 | B1AA1, B272C | B1AA1, B272C | -- |
Driver Seat Cushion Temperature Sensor Signal | B272C, B2729 | B1AA0, B272C | B1AA0, B272C | -- |
Left Heated/Cooled Seat Mode Signal | 2 | 2 | 2 | -- |
Driver Seat Back Heated/Cool Ventilation Module Cool Control | B103A | B272C, 4, 5 | -- | -- |
Driver Seat Back Heated/Cool Ventilation Module Heat Control | B103A, 4 | B272C, 4, 5 | -- | -- |
Driver Seat Cushion Heated/Cool Ventilation Module Cool Control | B103A | B272C, 4 | -- | -- |
Driver Seat Cushion Heated/Cool Ventilation Module Heat Control | B103A, 4 | B272C | 4 | -- |
Driver Seat Back Blower Speed Control | B19A8 | B272C, B272E, B2730 | B19A4 | -- |
Driver Seat Cushion Blower Speed Control | B19A7 | B272C, B2729 | B19A3 | -- |
Low Reference - Driver Heated Seat Switch | -- | 2 | -- | -- |
Low Reference - Driver Seat Back Blower | -- | B272C, B272E, B2730 | -- | -- |
Low Reference - Driver Seat Back and Cushion Blower | -- | B272E | -- | -- |
Low Reference - Driver Seat Cushion Blower | -- | B272C, B2729 | -- | -- |
Low Reference - Driver Seat Back Temperature Sensor | -- | B1AA1, B272C | -- | -- |
Low Reference - Driver Seat Cushion Temperature Sensor | -- | B1AA0, B272C | -- | -- |
Ground - Climate Control Seat Module | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
1. Driver and passenger heated/cooled seats are inoperative, the CCSM does not communicate with the scan tool. 2. Driver heated and cooled seat inoperative 3. Seat heat mode is inoperative 4. Seat cool mode is inoperative 5. Heated/cooled seat inoperative - Back Only Mode | ||||
Circuit/System Description
The heat and cool seat functions for the driver and passenger seats are controlled by the climate control seat module (CCSM) that is located under the passenger seat cushion. When a driver or passenger heat or cool seat switch is pressed, a low reference signal is applied through the switch signal circuit to the door control module. In response to the switch input, the door module sends a GMLAN message to the memory seat module (MSM) indicating the heat/cool seat request. The MSM then sends a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal through the heated/cooled seat mode signal circuit to the CCSM. The CCSM then applies battery positive voltage to the seat cushion and seat back thermal electronic devices (TEDs) and a pre-determined voltage to the blower motors. To determine seat temperature, the CCSM supplies a 5-volt signal and a low reference to the temperature sensors that are attached to each TED. The temperature sensors are variable resistors, their resistance changes as the temperature of the seat changes. Then based on the seat temperature, the CCSM controls the voltage level that it applies to the TEDs and blower motors.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Ignition ON and the driver heat or cool seat is commanded On.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
B19A4
The CCSM detects a short to B+ on the driver seat back blower speed control circuit.
B19A8
The CCSM detects a short to ground on the driver seat back blower speed control circuit.
B103D
The CCSM detects a short to ground on the driver seat blower supply voltage circuit.
B272E
| • | The CCSM detects an open in the low reference circuit to driver seat blowers. |
| • | The CCSM detects a short to B+ on the supply voltage circuit to driver seat blowers. |
| • | The CCSM detects an open in the driver seat back blower supply voltage circuit. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The CCSM will disable the heat or cool seat function for the current ignition cycle.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
The current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present and the power mode changes to OFF then back to ACC or RUN.
Diagnostic Aids
In order to perform valid tests when diagnosing the climate control seat (CCS) system, the ignition must be cycled OFF then ON between each test in order to reset the CCSM.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Heated/Cooled Seat Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Heated/Cooled Seats Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit System Verification
Ignition ON, press the driver heated seat cushion/back heat mode switch. The heated seat switch temperature indicators should illuminate and the seat should operate in the high heat mode. Press the heated seat back only mode switch. The heated seat switch temperature indicators should illuminate and the seat should operate in the back only heat mode. Press the heated seat cool mode switch. The heated seat switch temperature indicators should illuminate and the seat should operate in the cool mode.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the seat back and seat cushion ventilation heat and cool modules.
- Test for less than 1 Ω between the seat back blower low reference circuit terminal 4 and ground.
- Connect a test lamp between the seat back blower supply voltage circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- Ignition ON, command the Driver Seat Blower Cmd. ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- Connect a test lamp between the seat back blower control circuit terminal 7 and ground.
- Ignition ON, command the Driver Seat Blower Cmd. ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- Connect the harness connector at the seat back ventilation heat and cool module.
- Ignition ON, command the Driver Seat Blower Cmd. ON and OFF with a scan tool. The seat back blower should turn ON an OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- Connect the harness connector at the seat cushion ventilation heat and cool module.
- Ignition ON, command the Driver Seat Blower Cmd. ON and OFF with a scan tool. The seat cushion blower should turn ON an OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the CCSM.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the CCSM. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp is always ON, test the supply voltage circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the CCSM. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp is always OFF, test the supply voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the CCSM. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the CCSM. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit test normal, replace the CCSM. |
| ⇒ | If the blower is always OFF, test or replace the seat back ventilation heat and cool module. |
| ⇒ | If the blower is always OFF, test or replace the seat cushion ventilation heat and cool module. |
Component Testing
Ventilation Heat and Cool Module
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate seat cushion or seat back ventilation heat and cool module.
- Test for 300 Ω-18 kΩ between the signal circuit terminal 5 and the low reference circuit terminal 8.
- Test for 0.9-10 Ω between control circuit terminal 1 and control circuit terminal 3.
- Test for 6 k-9 kΩ between control circuit terminal 2 and the low reference circuit terminal 4.
- Test for 290 k-420 kΩ between control circuit terminal 7 and the low reference circuit terminal 4.
Important: If the resistance is measured with the seat still warm or cool, the resistance values will vary. At 68°F (20°C), the nominal resistance value is 1200 Ω ±5 percent. For warmer or cooler ambient temperatures, refer to the Temperature vs Resistance table below. The delta resistance values between the seat cushion and seat back temperature sensors should not be greater than 2000 Ω.
| ⇒ | If not within the specified range, replace the ventilation heat and cool module. |
Important: The test leads must be connected in the correct polarity, otherwise lower out of range values will appear. Use the Positive Lead for the COOL control circuit and the Negative Lead for the HEAT control circuit. If the
resistance is measured with the seat still warm or cool, the resistance values will vary even if the system was powered up for just a few seconds. The TED must be allowed to stabilize to room temperature prior to a measurement. The following conditions will
change the resistance to out of range values:
• The test leads are incorrectly connected. • Air blowing across the TED • Measuring the resistance at other than room temperature of 70°F • Holding the TED portion of the heated and cool ventilation module in your hand
| ⇒ | If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the ventilation heat and cool module. |
Important: The test leads must be connected in the correct polarity, otherwise higher out of range values will appear. Use the Positive Lead for the supply voltage circuit and the Negative Lead for the ground circuit.
| ⇒ | If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the ventilation heat and cool module. |
Important: The test leads need to be connected in the correct polarity, otherwise higher out of range values will appear. Use the Positive Lead for the speed control circuit and the Negative Lead for the ground circuit.
| ⇒ | If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the ventilation heat and cool module. |
°C | °F | Ω |
|---|---|---|
Temperature vs Resistance Values (Approximate) | ||
60° | 140° | 319.9 |
50° | 122° | 433.1 |
40° | 104° | 596.6 |
30° | 86° | 837.5 |
20° | 68° | 1200 |
10° | 50° | 1757 |
0° | 32° | 2633 |
-10° | 14° | 4047 |
-20° | -4° | 6401 |
-30° | -22° | 10,450 |
-40° | -40° | 17,670 |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for CCSM replacement, setup, and programming |
