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WINDSHIELD GRID
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SYSTEM TEST
Electrically heated rear window defogger or the
heated windshield wiper deicer operation can be
checked on the vehicle in the following manner:
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(2) Using a ammeter on the battery, turn the rear
defogger control switch to the ON position, a distinct
increase in amperage draw should be noted.
(3) The rear window defogger or the heated wind-
shield wiper deicer operation can be checked by feel-
ing the glass. A distinct difference in temperature
between the grid lines and adjacent clear glass can
be detected in 3 to 4 minutes of operation.
(4) Using a DC voltmeter (Fig. 4) contact terminal
B with the negative lead, and terminal A with the
positive lead. The voltmeter should read 10-14 volts.
(5) Indicator light illumination means that there is
power available at the switch only and does not nec-
essarily verify system operation.
(6) If turning the defogger switch ON, no distinct
current draw on the ammeter the problem should be
isolated in the following manner:
²Confirm that ignition switch is ON.
²Ensure that the heated rear window or the
heated windshield wiper deicer feed pigtail is con-
nected to the wiring harness and that the ground
pigtail is in fact grounded.
²Ensure that the proper fuse in the PDC is OK.
(7) When the above steps have been completed and
the system is still inoperative it may be necessary to
connect a DRBIII scan tool and refer to the Diagnos-
tic Service Manual, you may also check for the fol-
lowing being defective:
²HVAC control assembly
²Rear window defogger relay in the IPM.
²Check for loose connector or a wire pushed out
of connector.
²Rear window or the windshield grid lines (all
grid lines would have to be broken, or one of the feed
pigtails not connected to the bus bar, for no ammeter
deflection).
(8) If turning the switch ON produces severe volt-
meter deflection, the circuit should be closely checked
for a shorting condition.
(9) If the system operation has been verified but
indicator LED does not light, replace the HVAC con-
trol assembly.
(10) For detailed wiring information, refer to the
appropriate section for Wiring Diagrams.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - GRID LINE AND
TERMINAL REPAIR
WARNING:
REPAIR KIT MAY CAUSE SKIN OR EYE IRRITATION.
CONTAINS EPOXY RESIN AND AMINE TYPE HARD-
ENER, HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. AVOID CON-
TACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. FOR SKIN, WASH
AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO
NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. IF TAKEN INTERNALLY,
INDUCE VOMITING; CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDI-
ATELY. IF IN CONTACT WITH EYES, FLUSH WITH
PLENTY OF WATER. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTI-
LATION. DO NOT USE NEAR FIRE OR FLAME. CON-
TENTS CONTAINS 3% FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
The repair for the front windshield or the rear win-
dow grids are the same.
The repair of grid lines and replacement of the ter-
minal is possible using the MopartRepair Package
or equivalent.
(1) Clean area surrounding grid line or terminal
by gently rubbing area with steel wool.
(2) Wipe area with clean cloth soaked in alcohol or
similar solvent. It is necessary that all contaminants
be removed from repair area.
Fig. 4 Grid Line Test
1 - VOLTMETER
2 - TERMINAL B
3 - FEED WIRE
4 - MID-POINT C (TYPICAL)
5 - HEATED REAR WINDOW GRIDS
6 - GROUND WIRE
7 - TERMINAL A
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HEATED MIRRORS
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HEATED MIRRORS
DESCRIPTION............................5
OPERATION.............................5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................5
HEATED MIRROR TEST...................5
MIRROR SWITCH
DESCRIPTION............................5OPERATION.............................5
HEATED MIRROR GRID
STANDARD PROCEDURE...................6
HEATED MIRROR.......................6
RELAY
DESCRIPTION............................6
HEATED MIRRORS
DESCRIPTION
Heated mirrors are available on models with
Power Mirrors and Rear Window Defogger only.
OPERATION
The heated mirror is controlled by the rear window
defogger switch. The heated mirror is ON when the
rear window defogger is ON (Fig. 1)
DIAGNOSIS AND TESING - HEATED MIRROR
TEST
Heated mirrors are available on models with
Power Mirrors and Rear Window Defogger only. The
heated mirror is controlled by the rear window defog-
ger switch. The heated mirror is ON when the rear
window defogger is ON.
(1) The mirror glass should be warm to the touch.
(2) If not, check the 20 amp fuse (11) in the Power
Distribution Center (PDC) part of the Integrated
Power Module (IPM) in the engine compartment.
(3) Test voltage at rear window defogger switch.
²If no voltage repair wire.
²Remove mirror glass and test the wires for con-
tinuity. If no continuity repair wires.
²If wires are OK, replace mirror glass.
²To test defogger switch refer to the appropriate
section in Electrical.
MIRROR SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The heated mirror switch is integrated into the
rear window defogger switch located in the HVAC
control panel (Fig. 1)
OPERATION
A LED indicator will illuminate when the switch is
activated. The switch energizes the HVAC control
assembly when it requests the Front Control Module
(FCM) to activate the rear window defogger relay.
The relay controls the current to flow to the grids of
the rear window defogger, heated power side view
mirrors and the heated windshield wiper de-icer. The
defogger relay will be on for approximately 10 min-
utes or until the control switch or ignition is turned
off.
Fig. 1 HVAC CONTROL PANEL
1 - Trim Bezel
2 - ACT Sensor
3 - A/C Request Switch
4 - Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirrors Switch Combo
5 - Front Window Defroster Mode Selector
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HEATED SEAT SYSTEM
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HEATED SEAT SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION............................7
OPERATION.............................8
DRIVER HEATED SEAT SWITCH
DESCRIPTION............................8
OPERATION.............................9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................9
HEATED SEAT SWITCH...................9
REMOVAL..............................10
INSTALLATION...........................10
HEATED SEAT ELEMENT
DESCRIPTION...........................10
OPERATION.............................11DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................11
HEATED SEAT ELEMENT.................11
HEATED SEAT SENSOR
DESCRIPTION...........................11
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................11
HEATED SEAT SENSOR..................11
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT SWITCH
DESCRIPTION...........................11
OPERATION.............................11
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................12
HEATED SEAT SWITCH..................12
REMOVAL..............................13
INSTALLATION...........................13
HEATED SEAT SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
Individually controlled driver and passenger side
electrically heated front seats are available factory-
installed optional equipment on this model, when it
is also equipped with the power seat option. The
heated seat system allows both the driver and the
front seat passenger the option to select one of twoseat heating ranges, Low or High, or to turn the indi-
vidual seat heaters Off using the heated seat
switches located in the instrument panel center bezel
near the bottom of the HVAC outlets (Fig. 1). The
heated seat switch circuit operates on ignition
switched battery current supplied through a fuse in
the intelligent power module, only when the ignition
switch is in the On position.
This section covers the following components of the
heated seat system:
²Heated seat elements
²Heated seat sensors
²Heated seat switches
The Heated seat module (or memory heated seat
module) can be found in the Electronic Control Mod-
ules section of the service manual.
The heated seat system also relies upon resources
shared with other electronic modules in the vehicle
over the Programmable Communications Interface
(PCI) J1850 data bus network. The J1850 (PCI) data
bus network allows the sharing of sensor informa-
tion. This helps to reduce wire harness complexity,
internal controller hardware, and component sensor
current loads. At the same time, this system provides
increased reliability, enhanced diagnostics, and
allows the addition of many new feature capabilities.
For diagnosis of these electronic modules or of the
J1850 (PCI) data bus network, the use of a DRB IIIt
scan tool, or equivalent and the proper Diagnostic
Procedures manual are recommended.
The electronic modules that may affect heated seat
system operation are as follows:
²Body Control Module (BCM)- Refer toBody
Control Modulein Electronic Control Modules for
more information.
Fig. 1 HEATED SEAT SWITCHES
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²Remote Keyless Entry Module (RKE)- Refer
toRemote Keyless Entry Modulein Power Locks
for more information.
²Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)- Refer toElectronic Vehicle Information
Centerin Overhead Console for more information.
²Heated Seat Module (HSM)- Refer toHeated
Seat Modulein Electronic Control Modules for more
information.
²Memory Heated Seat Module (MHSM)-If
the vehicle is equipped with the Memory System,
refer toMemory Seat Mirror Module (MSMM)in
Electronic Control Modules for more information.
Refer toWiring Diagramsfor complete circuit
diagrams. Following are general descriptions of the
major components in the heated seat system.
OPERATION
The heated seat system will only operate when the
ignition switch is in the On position, and the surface
temperature at the front seat heating element sen-
sors is below the designed temperature set points of
the system. The heated seat system will not operate
in ambient temperatures greater than about 41É C
(105É F). The front seat heating elements and sensors
are hard wired to the Heated Seat Module (HSM) or
the Memory Heated Seat Module (MHSM).
The heated seat switches are hard wired to the
Body Control Module (BCM). The BCM monitors the
heated seat switch inputs, then sends heated seat
switch status messages to the HSM or MHSM over
the Programmable Communications Interface J1850
(PCI) data bus. The HSM or MHSM contains the con-
trol logic for the heated seat system. The HSM or
MHSM responds to the heated seat switch status
messages, ignition switch status messages, and the
front seat heating element sensor inputs by control-
ling the output to the front seat heating elements
through integral solid-state relays.
When a seat heater is turned on, the sensor
located on the seat cushion electric heater element
provides the HSM or MHSM with an input indicating
the surface temperature of the seat cushion. If the
surface temperature input is below the temperature
set point for the selected Low or High heated seat
switch position, the HSM or MHSM energizes the
integral solid-state relay, which supplies battery cur-
rent to the heating elements in the seat cushion and
back. When the sensor input indicates the correct
temperature set point has been achieved, the HSM or
MHSM de-energizes the solid-state relay. The HSM
or MHSM will continue to cycle the solid-state relay
as needed to maintain the temperature set point.
The HSM or MHSM and the seat heater elements
operate on non-switched battery current supplied
through the power seat fuse in the intelligent powermodule. However, the HSM or MHSM will automati-
cally turn off the heating elements if it detects an
open in the sensor circuit, a short in the heating ele-
ment circuit causing an excessive current draw, or
when the ignition switch is turned to the Off posi-
tion.
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the features, use and operation
of the heated seat system.
DRIVER HEATED SEAT
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The heated seat switches are mounted in the
instrument panel center bezel (Fig. 2). The two three-
position rocker-type switches, one switch for each
front seat, are incorporated into one large switch
assembly that also includes the hazzard, rear window
wiper and washer switches. The heated seat switches
provide a resistor multiplexed signal to the Body
Control Module (BCM) through separate hard wired
circuits. Each switch has an Off, Low, and High posi-
tion so that both the driver and the front seat pas-
senger can select a preferred seat heating mode.
Each switch has two Light-Emitting Diodes (LED)
which light to indicate that the heater for the seat is
turned on.
The heated seat switches and their LEDs cannot
be repaired. If either switch or LED is faulty or dam-
aged, the entire switch assembly must be replaced.
Fig. 2 HEATED SEAT SWITCHES
8G - 8 HEATED SEAT SYSTEMRS
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OPERATION
There are three positions that can be selected with
each of the heated seat switches: Off, Low, or High.
When the left side of the switch rocker is fully
depressed, the Low position is selected and the high
position LED indicator illuminates. When the right
side of the switch rocker is fully depressed, the High
position is selected and the low position LED indica-
tor illuminates. When the switch rocker is moved to
its neutral position (middle), Off is selected and both
LED indicators are extinguished.
Both switches provide separate resistor multi-
plexed hard wire inputs to the BCM to indicate the
selected switch position. The BCM monitors the
switch inputs and sends heated seat switch status
messages to the Heated Seat Module (HSM) or the
Memory Heated Seat Module (MHSM) over the Pro-
grammable Communications Interface (PCI) data
bus. The HSM or MHSM responds to the heated seat
switch status messages by controlling the output to
the seat heater elements of the selected seat. The
Low heat position set point is about 36É C (97É F),
and the High heat position set point is about 41É C
(105É F).
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING - HEATED SEAT
SWITCH
For complete circuit diagrams, refer toWiring
Diagrams.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO THE RESTRAINTS SECTION OF
THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEER-
ING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Check the fused ignition switch output (run)
fuse in the intelligent power module. If OK, go to
Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or com-
ponent as required and replace the faulty fuse.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (run) fuse in the intelligent power module. If
OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open fused
ignition switch output (run) circuit to the ignition
switch as required.
(3) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the center bezel from the instrument
panel and disconnect the instrument panel wire har-
ness connectors from the heated seat switch connec-
tor receptacle. Check for continuity between the
ground circuit cavity of the instrument panel wireharness connector for the inoperative heated seat
switch(es) and a good ground. There should be conti-
nuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open
ground circuit to ground as required.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable. Turn the
ignition switch to the On position. Check for battery
voltage at the fused ignition switch output (run) cir-
cuit cavity of the instrument panel wire harness con-
nector for the inoperative heated seat switch(es). If
OK, turn the ignition switch to the Off position, dis-
connect and isolate the battery negative cable, and go
to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
switch output (run) circuit to the intelligent power
module fuse as required.
(5) Test the heated seat switch(es) as shown in the
Heated Seat Switch Test chart (Fig. 3). If OK, go to
Step 6. If not OK, replace the faulty heated seat
switch(es).
DRIVER HEATED SEAT SWITCH TEST
SWITCH
POSITIONRESISTANCE
BETWEENRESISTANCE
(OHMS)
Off Pin4&5OPEN
Low Pin4&53570
High Pin4&51430
All resistance values are61%.
(6) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector from the Body Control Module (BCM) con-
nector receptacle. Check for continuity between the
seat heater switch sensor ground circuit cavity of the
instrument panel wire harness connector for the
Fig. 3 SWITCH CONNECTOR
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depressed, the Low position is selected and the high
position LED indicator illuminates. When the right
side of the switch rocker is fully depressed, the High
position is selected and the low position LED indica-
tor illuminates. When the switch rocker is moved to
its neutral position (middle), Off is selected and both
LED indicators are extinguished.
Both switches provide separate resistor multi-
plexed hard wire inputs to the BCM to indicate the
selected switch position. The BCM monitors the
switch inputs and sends heated seat switch status
messages to the Heated Seat Module (HSM) or the
Memory Heated Seat Module (MHSM) over the Pro-
grammable Communications Interface (PCI) data
bus. The HSM or MHSM responds to the heated seat
switch status messages by controlling the output to
the seat heater elements of the selected seat. The
Low heat position set point is about 36É C (97É F),
and the High heat position set point is about 41É C
(105É F).
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING - HEATED SEAT
SWITCH
For complete circuit diagrams, refer toWiring
Diagrams.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO THE RESTRAINTS SECTION OF
THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEER-
ING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Check the fused ignition switch output (run)
fuse in the intelligent power module. If OK, go to
Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or com-
ponent as required and replace the faulty fuse.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (run) fuse in the intelligent power module. If
OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open fused
ignition switch output (run) circuit to the ignition
switch as required.
(3) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the center bezel from the instrument
panel and disconnect the instrument panel wire har-
ness connectors from the heated seat switch connec-
tor receptacle. Check for continuity between the
ground circuit cavity of the instrument panel wire
harness connector for the inoperative heated seat
switch(es) and a good ground. There should be conti-
nuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open
ground circuit to ground as required.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable. Turn the
ignition switch to the On position. Check for battery
voltage at the fused ignition switch output (run) cir-
cuit cavity of the instrument panel wire harness con-
nector for the inoperative heated seat switch(es). If
OK, turn the ignition switch to the Off position, dis-
connect and isolate the battery negative cable, and go
to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
switch output (run) circuit to the intelligent power
module fuse as required.
(5) Test the heated seat switch(es) as shown in the
Heated Seat Switch Test chart (Fig. 6). If OK, go to
Step 6. If not OK, replace the faulty heated seat
switch(es).
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT SWITCH TEST
SWITCH
POSITIONRESISTANCE
BETWEENRESISTANCE
(OHMS)
Off Pin3&4OPEN
Low Pin3&43570
High Pin3&41430
All resistance values are61%.
(6) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector from the Body Control Module (BCM) con-
nector receptacle. Check for continuity between the
seat heater switch sensor ground circuit cavity of the
instrument panel wire harness connector for the
inoperative heated seat switch(es) and a good ground.
There should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 7. If
not OK, repair the shorted seat heater switch sensor
ground circuit as required.
Fig. 5 HEATED SEAT SWITCHES
8G - 12 HEATED SEAT SYSTEMRS
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HORN
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HORN
DESCRIPTION............................1
OPERATION.............................1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................1
HORN
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................3
REMOVAL...............................4INSTALLATION............................5
HORN RELAY
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................5
REMOVAL...............................5
INSTALLATION............................5
HORN SWITCH
DESCRIPTION............................5
HORN
DESCRIPTION
HORN SYSTEM
WARNING:
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAG, REFER TO
ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS FOR SAFETY PRECAU-
TIONS. DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE CABLE FROM
THE BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING COMPONENTS
INVOLVING THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG AND PERSONAL INJURY
CAN RESULT.
The horn circuit consists of a horn switch, clock-
spring, horn relay, horns and intelligent power mod-
ule. The horn switch is a membrane switch located in
the airbag trim cover. The horns are located forward
of the left front wheel behind the bumper fascia.
OPERATION
The horn relay plugs into the intelligent power
module which is located in the engine compartment.
For circuit information and component locations,
refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wir-
ing information includes wiring diagrams, proper
wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire
harness routing and retention, connector pin-out
information and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.
The horns will not function if the switch is
ªCLOSEDº for more than 30 seconds. Once the
switch is ªOPENº, a 20±30 second delay will occur
before the horns are functional again.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Refer to Horn System Test below. If the horn does
not sound, check horn fuse located in the intelligent
power module. If the fuse is blown, replace with the
correct fuse. If the horns fail to sound and the new
fuse blows when depressing the horn switch, a short
circuit in the horn or the horn wiring between the
fuse terminal and the horn is responsible, or a defec-
tive horn switch allowed the horn to burn out is
responsible.
If the fuse is OK, test horn relay (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/HORN/HORN RELAY - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING).
If the relay is OK, test horn. Refer to Horn System
Test.
CAUTION:
Continuous sounding of horn may cause horn relay
to fail.
Should the horn sound continuously:
²Unplug the horn relay from intelligent power
module.
²Refer to (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/HORN/
HORN RELAY - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The
wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper
wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire
harness routing and retention, connector pin-out
information and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.
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HORN SYSTEM TEST
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
HORN SOUNDS CONTINUOUSLY.
NOTE: IMMEDIATELY UNPLUG
HORN RELAY IN THE
INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE.(1) FAULTY HORN RELAY. (1) REFER TO HORN RELAY
TEST.
(2) HORN CONTROL CIRCUIT TO
RELAY SHORTED TO GROUND.(2) CHECK TERMINAL 85 IN
INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE
FOR CONTINUITY TO GROUND.
IF CONTINUITY TO GROUND
INDICATES:
(A) STEERING WHEEL HORN
SWITCH/LEAD SHORTED TO
GROUND.
(B) WIRING HARNESS SHORTED
TO GROUND. FIND THE SHORT
AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY.
(3) PINCHED HORN SWITCH
WIRE UNDER DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE.(3) REPLACE DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE TRIM.
(4) FAULTY HORN SWITCH. (4) REPLACE DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE TRIM.
(5) FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. (5) REPLACE CLOCKSPRING.
HORN SOUND INTERMITTENTLY
AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS
TURNED.(1) HORN RELAY CONTROL
CIRCUIT X3 IS SHORTED TO
GROUND INSIDE STEERING
COLUMN OR WHEEL.(1) REMOVE DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE AND/OR WHEEL.
CHECK FOR RUBBING OR
LOOSE WIRE/CONNECTOR,
REPAIR AS NECESSARY.
(2) PINCHED HORN SWITCH
WIRE UNDER DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE.(2) REPLACE DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE TRIM.
(3) FAULTY HORN SWITCH. (3) REPLACE DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE TRIM.
(4) FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. (4) REPLACE CLOCKSPRING.
HORN DOES NOT SOUND (1) CHECK FUSE 8 IN
INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE.(1) REPLACE FUSE IF BLOWN
REPAIR AS NECESSARY.
(2) NO VOLTAGE AT HORN
RELAY TERMINALS 30 & 86, AND
FUSE IS OK.(2) NO VOLTAGE, REPAIR THE
CIRCUIT AS NECESSARY.
(3) OPEN CIRCUIT FROM
TERMINAL 85 OF THE HORN
RELAY TO HORN SWITCH, X3
CIRCUIT.(3) REPAIR CIRCUIT AS
NECESSARY.
(4) FAULTY OR DAMAGED HORN. (4) VOLTAGE AT HORN WHEN
HORN SWITCH IS PRESSED,
REPLACE HORN.
(5) FAULTY HORN SWITCH. (5) REPLACE DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE TRIM.
(6) FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. (6) REPLACE CLOCKSPRING.
8H - 2 HORNRS
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
FUSE BLOWS WHEN HORN
SOUNDS(1) SHORT CIRCUIT IN HORN OR
HORN WIRING.(1) REMOVE HORN RELAY,
CHECK FOR SHORTED HORN OR
HORN WIRING. DISCONNECT
HORN WIRE HARNESS TO
ISOLATE SHORT AND REPAIR AS
NECESSARY.
(2) FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. (2) REPLACE CLOCKSPRING.
FUSE BLOWS WITHOUT
BLOWING HORN(1) SHORT CIRCUIT. (1) REMOVE RELAY, INSTALL
NEW FUSE, IF FUSE DOES NOT
BLOW REPLACE HORN RELAY. IF
FUSE BLOWS WITH RELAY
REMOVED, CHECK FOR SHORT
TO GROUND WITH OHMMETER
ON CIRCUIT BETWEEN
TERMINALS 30 & 86 AND THE
FUSE TERMINAL. REPAIR AS
NECESSARY.
(2) FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. (2) REPLACE CLOCKSPRING.
HORN
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
HORN
(1) Disconnect wire connector at horn.
(2) Using a voltmeter, connect one lead to ground
terminal and the other lead to the positive wire ter-
minal (Fig. 1).
(3) Depress the horn switch, battery voltage
should be present.
(4) If no voltage, refer toHORNS WILL NOT
SOUND. If voltage is OK, go to step Step 5.
(5) Using ohmmeter, test ground wire for continu-
ity to ground.
(6) If no ground repair as necessary.
(7) If wires test OK and horn does not sound,
replace horn.
HORNS SOUND CONTINUOUSLY
CAUTION:
Continuous sounding of horns may cause relay to
fail.
The horn switch (membrane) sometimes can be the
cause without the switch being depressed.
(1) Remove the horn relay from the intelligent
power module.
(2) Using a continuity tester, test continuity from
the X3 cavity of the horn relay to ground. Refer to
the appropriate wiring information. The wiring infor-
mation includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and
connector repair procedures, details of wire harnessrouting and retention, connector pin-out information
and location views for the various wire harness con-
nectors, splices and grounds.
(a) If continuity is detected, proceed to step Step
3.
(b) If NO continuity, replace the horn relay.
(3) Remove the airbag trim cover from the steering
wheel and disengage horn connector.
(4) Install horn relay into intelligent power mod-
ule.
(a) If horn does not sound, replace airbag trim
cover.
(b) If horn sounds, repair grounded X3 circuit
from intelligent power module to clockspring in the
steering column. Refer to the appropriate wiring
information. The wiring information includes wir-
ing diagrams, proper wire and connector repair
procedures, details of wire harness routing and
retention, connector pin-out information and loca-
tion views for the various wire harness connectors,
splices and grounds.HORNS WILL NOT SOUND
Check horn fuse#8intheintelligent power mod-
ule. If fuse is blown, check for a shorted switch in the
airbag module. and refer to FUSE BLOWN section. If
fuse is OK, refer to FUSE OK section.
FUSE BLOWN
(1) Verify condition of battery terminals and volt-
age, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM
- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If battery connec-
tions and battery charge is OK proceed to Step 2.
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(2) Using a voltmeter, test for battery voltage at
both sides of horn fuse 7. If voltage is OK, on both
sides of fuse, proceed to Fuse OK. If voltage is OK,
on one side of fuse, the fuse is blown, proceed to Step
3.
(3) Using a suitable ammeter in place of the fuse,
test amperage draw of the horn circuit. If amperage
draw is greater than 20 amps without the horn
switch depressed, a grounded circuit exists between
the fuse and the horn relay. Proceed to Step 4. If
amperage draw is greater than 20 amps with the
horn switch depressed, a grounded circuit exists
between the horn relay and the horn. Proceed to step
Step 5.
(4) Remove the horn relay from the intelligent
power module. If the amperage draw drops to 0
amps, the horn switch or circuit is shorted. Refer to
the appropriate wiring information. The wiring infor-
mation includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and
connector repair procedures, details of wire harness
routing and retention, connector pin-out information
and location views for the various wire harness con-
nectors, splices and grounds. If the amperage draw
does not drop to 0 amps, repair short at the intelli-
gent power module.
(5) Disengage a wire connector from one of the
horns. If amperage drops and the connected horn
sounds, replace the faulty horn. If amperage does not
drop with both horns disconnected and the horn
switch depressed, proceed to Step 6.
(6) Using a continuity tester, with the horns dis-
connected test continuity of the X2 cavity of the horn
relay to ground. Refer to the appropriate wiring
information. The wiring information includes wiring
diagrams, proper wire and connector repair proce-
dures, details of wire harness routing and retention,
connector pin-out information and location views for
the various wire harness connectors, splices and
grounds. If continuity is detected, the circuit is
grounded between the Junction Block and the horns.
Locate and repair pinched harness.
FUSE OK
(1) Remove the horn relay from the intelligent
power module.
(2) Using a continuity tester, Depress horn switch
and test continuity from the X3 cavity of the horn
relay to ground. Refer to the appropriate wiring
information. The wiring information includes wiring
diagrams, proper wire and connector repair proce-
dures, details of wire harness routing and retention,
connector pin-out information and location views for
the various wire harness connectors, splices and
grounds.
(a) If continuity is detected, proceed to Step 3.
(b) If NO continuity, proceed to Step 4.(3) Using a suitable jumper wire, jump across the
fuse F62 cavity and the X2 cavity of the horn relay in
the Junction Block.
(a) If the horn sounds, replace the horn relay.
(b) If the horn does not sound, proceed to Step 4.
(4) Remove airbag trim cover from steering wheel.
Refer to ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS.
(5) Test continuity across horn switch connectors
with horn switch depressed.
(a) If continuity is detected, repair open circuit
between the relay and the horn switch.
(b) If NO continuity, replace airbag trim cover.
(6) Install horn relay into intelligent power mod-
ule.
(7) Disengage wire connectors from horns.
(8) Using a voltmeter, with the horn switch
depressed test voltage across horn connector termi-
nals of the wire harness (Fig. 1).
(a) If voltage is detected, replace horns.
(b) If NO voltage, proceed to step Step 9.
(9) With the horn switch depressed, test for volt-
age between the X2 circuit and ground.
(a) If voltage OK, repair system ground at right
cowl area. Refer to the appropriate wiring informa-
tion. The wiring information includes wiring dia-
grams, proper wire and connector repair
procedures, details of wire harness routing and
retention, connector pin-out information and loca-
tion views for the various wire harness connectors,
splices and grounds.
(b) If NO voltage, repair open X2 circuit between
the relay and the horns.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Hoist and support the front of the vehicle on
safety stands.
Fig. 1 Horn Connector
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