DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2003 Service Manual

HEATED MIRROR GRID
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HEATED MIRROR
Replacement of the mirror is necessary if the grid
is damaged and diagnostics have been performed
(Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/SIDE VIEW MIR-
ROR - REMOVAL).
RELAY
DESCRIPTION
There is no heated mirror relay it is integrated
into the (E.B.L) relay that is located in the IPM in
the engine compartment.
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HEATED SEAT SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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HEATED SEAT SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION..........................7
OPERATION............................8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEATED SEAT
SYSTEM.............................8
DRIVER HEATED SEAT SWITCH
DESCRIPTION..........................8
OPERATION............................8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DRIVER HEATED
SEAT SWITCH.........................9
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
HEATED SEAT ELEMENTS
DESCRIPTION.........................10
OPERATION...........................10
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEATED SEAT
ELEMENTS..........................10REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
HEATED SEAT SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................11
OPERATION...........................12
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEATED SEAT
SENSOR............................12
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................12
OPERATION...........................12
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PASSENGER
HEATED SEAT SWITCH.................13
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................14
HEATED SEAT SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles with the heated seat option can be visu-
ally identified by the two separate heated seatswitches located in the instrument panel center
stack, just above the radio (Fig. 1). The heated seat
system allows the front seat driver and passenger to
select from two different levels of supplemental elec-
trical seat heating (HI/LO), or no seat heating to suit
their individual comfort requirements. The heated
seat system for this vehicle includes the following
major components, which are described in further
detail later in this section:
²Heated Seat Elements- Four heated seat ele-
ments are used per vehicle, two for each front seat.
One heated seat element is integral to each front
seat trim cover, one in the seat back and one in the
seat bottom (cushion). Service replacement heating
elements are available, refer to heated seat elements
later in this section for additional information.
²Heated Seat Modules- Two heated seat mod-
ules are used per vehicle. One module is mounted to
each of the seat cushion pans, located under the for-
ward edge of each front seat. Refer to heated seat
module in the electronic control modules section of
the service manual for additional information.
²Heated Seat Sensors- Two heated seat sen-
sors are used per vehicle, one for each front seat. The
heated seat sensors are integral to each of the heated
seat bottoms (cushions).
²Heated Seat Switch- Two heated seat
switches are used per vehicle, one for the driver and
one for the passenger side front seats. The switches
are mounted in the instrument panel center stack.
Fig. 1 HEATED SEAT SWITCH LOCATIONS
1 - HEATED SEAT SWITCHES
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Refer to the description of the heated seat switch
later in this section for additional information.
Hard wired circuitry connects the heated seat sys-
tem components to each other through the electrical
system of the vehicle. These hard wired circuits are
integral to several wire harnesses, which are routed
throughout the vehicle and retained by many differ-
ent methods. These circuits may be connected to each
other, to the vehicle electrical system and to the
heated seat system components through the use of a
combination of soldered splices and splice block con-
nectors. Refer to Wiring for complete system wiring
schematics. The wiring information also includes the
proper wire and connector repair procedures, further
details on wire harness routing and retention, as well
as pin-out and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.
OPERATION
The heated seat system components operate on
battery current received through a fuse in the Inte-
grated Power Module (IPM) on a fused ignition
switch output (run) circuit so that the system will
only operate when the ignition switch is in the On
position. The heated seat system will be turned Off
automatically whenever the ignition switch is turned
to any position except On. Also, the heated seat sys-
tem will not operate when the surface temperature of
the seat cushion cover at either heated seat sensor is
above the designed temperature set points of the sys-
tem. See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box
for more information on the features, use and opera-
tion of the heated seat system.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEATED SEAT
SYSTEM
The most reliable, efficient, and accurate means to
diagnose the heated seat system requires the use of a
DRBIIItscan tool and the proper Diagnostic Proce-
dures manual. The DRBIIItscan tool can provide
confirmation that the PCI data bus is functional, that
all of the electronic modules are sending and receiv-
ing the proper messages on the PCI data bus, and
that the heated seat modules are receiving the
proper hard wired inputs from and relaying the
proper hard wired outputs to the Body Control Mod-
ule in order to perform its functions. Refer toWiring
Diagramsfor complete wiring schematics. The wir-
ing information also includes the proper wire and
connector repair procedures, further details on wire
harness routing and retention, as well as pin-out and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
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 hazard, rear window
wiper and washer switches. The heated seat switches
each provide a resistor multiplexed signal to its
respective Heated Seat Module (HSM) through sepa-
rate hard wired circuits. Each switch has an Off,
Low, and High position so that both the driver and
the front seat passenger 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.
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 low
position LED indicator illuminates. When the right
side of the switch rocker is fully depressed, the High
position is selected and the high position LED indi-
Fig. 2 HEATED SEAT SWITCH LOCATION
1 - HEATED SEAT SWITCHES
8G - 8 HEATED SEAT SYSTEMRS
HEATED SEAT SYSTEM (Continued)
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cator illuminates. When the switch rocker is moved
to its neutral position (middle), Off is selected and
both LED indicators are extinguished.
Each switch provides separate resistor multiplexed
hard wire inputs to its respective Heated Seat Mod-
ule (HSM) to indicate the selected switch position.
The heated seat module 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 AND TESTING - DRIVER HEATED
SEAT SWITCH
For complete circuit diagrams, refer toWiring
Diagrams.
WARNING: REFER TO THE RESTRAINTS SECTION
OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING 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.
CHECKING SWITCH SIGNAL AND WIRING AT THE
MODULE
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Access and disconnect the gray 4-way connector
from the heated seat module. Visually inspect wiring
terminals for damage that would prevent positive
connection. If not OK, repair or replace the necessary
components.
(3) Place the heated seat switch in the LO posi-
tion. Using an Ohmmeter, check the resistance
between cavities 2 and 3 of the gray connector noted
above. Resistance should be about 3.5 kilohms (3500
ohms). If not OK, check resistance directly at switch,
as noted below. If OK, proceed to the next step. If not
OK, replace the faulty switch.
(4) Place the heated seat switch in the HI position.
Using an ohmmeter, check the resistance between
cavities 2 and 3 of the gray connector noted above.
Resistance should be about 1.4 kilohms (1400 ohms).
If not OK, check resistance directly at switch, as
noted below. If OK, proceed. If not OK replace the
faulty switch.
(5) With the system ON in the HI position, check
for battery voltage and ground at cavities 4 and 1. If
OK, proceed with testing remaining components. If
not OK, repair open or shorted wiring.
CHECKING SWITCH ONLY
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the center bezel from the instrument
panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - REMOV-
AL). Check for continuity between the ground circuit
cavity (#10) of the instrument panel switch bank
electrical connector and a good ground. There should
be continuity. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair
the open ground circuit to ground as required.
(2) 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 switch bank con-
nector (#4). If OK, turn the ignition switch to the Off
position, and go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open
fused ignition switch output (run) circuit as required.
(3) Test the heated seat switch as shown in the
Heated Seat Switch Test chart and the connector pin-
out below (Fig. 3). If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK,
replace the faulty switch bank assembly.
DRIVER HEATED SEAT SWITCH TEST
SWITCH
POSITIONRESISTANCE
BETWEENRESISTANCE
(OHMS)
Off Pin4&5OPEN
Low Pin4&53570
High Pin4&51430
All resistance values are  1%.
Fig. 3 Instrument Panel Switch Bank Connector
RSHEATED SEAT SYSTEM8G-9
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(4) Reconnect the instrument panel switch bank
and test the heated seat system for proper operation.
If the system is still inoperative proceed with check-
ing remaining components.
REMOVAL
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) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the instrument panel center bezel.
Refer toInstrument Panel Center Bezelin the
Body section for the procedure.
(3) Remove the three screws (Fig. 4) that secure
the heated seat switch to the back of the instrument
panel center bezel.
(4) Remove the heated seat switch from the back
of the instrument panel center bezel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the heated seat switch onto the back
of the instrument panel center bezel.
(2) Install and tighten the three screws that secure
the heated seat switch to the back of the instrument
panel center bezel (Fig. 4). Tighten the screws to 1.5
N´m (13 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the center bezel onto the instrument
panel. Refer toInstrument Panel Center Bezelin
the Body section for the procedure.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
HEATED SEAT ELEMENTS
DESCRIPTION
The heated seat system includes two seat heating
elements in each front seat, one for the seat cushion
and the other for the seat back. The two elements for
each seat that are connected in series with the
Heated Seat Module (HSM). The temperature sensor
is a Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) ther-
mistor. One temperature sensor is used for each seat,
and it is located on the seat cushion heating element
for all models.
The seat heating elements are sewn into the seat
cushion cover trim and seat back cover trim units.
The heated seat elements and the temperature sen-
sor cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or
damaged, the seat element assembly must be
replaced. Refer to the procedure in this section.
OPERATION
The heated seat elements resist the flow of electri-
cal current. When battery current is passed through
the elements, the energy lost by the resistance of the
elements to the current flow is released in the form
of heat. The temperature sensor is a NTC thermistor.
When the temperature of the seat cushion cover
rises, the resistance of the sensor decreases. The
heated seat module supplies a five-volt current to one
side of each sensor, and monitors the voltage drop
through the sensor on a return circuit. The heated
seat module uses this temperature sensor input to
monitor the temperature of the seat, and regulates
the current flow to the seat heating elements accord-
ingly.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEATED SEAT
ELEMENTS
The wire harness connectors for the seat cushion
and seat back heating elements are located under the
seat, at the heated seat module. For circuit descrip-
tions and diagrams, refer to section 8W, Wiring Dia-
grams.
Fig. 4 SWITCH RETAINING SCREWS
1 - HEATED SEAT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
2 - RETAINING SCREWS
8G - 10 HEATED SEAT SYSTEMRS
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In order to access and test the heated seat ele-
ments it will be necessary to remove the appropriate
front seat retaining bolts and lay the seat rearward,
up against one of the rear seats. It is not necessary
to disconnect the seat electrical connectors, just use
care not to damage the attached wire harnesses
while testing.
NOTE: When checking heated seat elements for
continuity, be certain to move the heating element
being checked. Moving the element, such as sitting
in the seat will eliminate the possibility of an inter-
mittent open in the element which would only be
evident if the element was in a certain position.
Failure to check the element in various positions
could result in an incomplete test.
SEAT CUSHION ELEMENT
(1) From under the vehicle, remove the appropri-
ate seats four retaining nuts.
(2) From inside the vehicle, pull the seat up, off
the mounting studs and lay it back, up against one of
the rear seats.
(3) Locate the heated seat module, attached to the
bottom of the seat cushion pan. Remove the heated
seat module from the seat cushion pan. Do not dis-
connect the electrical connectors at this time.
(4) Locate the green 4-way electrical connector,
connected to the heated seat module. Disconnect the
green 4-way connector from the heated seat module.
(5) Check for continuity between the two outboard
circuit cavities of the wire harness connector (Pins
1&4). There should be continuity. If OK, refer to
Heated Seat Module Diagnosis and Testing in the
Electronic Control Modules section of the service
manual for complete system testing procedures. If
not OK, install a replacement heated seat cushion
element. Refer to the procedure in this section.
SEAT BACK ELEMENT
(1) From under the vehicle, remove the appropri-
ate seats four retaining nuts.
(2) From inside the vehicle, pull the seat up and
off the mounting studs and lay it back, up against
one of the rear seats.
(3) Locate the heated seat module, attached to the
bottom of the seat cushion pan. Remove the heated
seat module from the seat cushion pan. Do not dis-
connect the electrical connectors at this time.
(4) Locate the gray 2-way electrical connector, con-
nected to the heated seat module. Disconnect the
2-way connector from the heated seat module.
(5) Check for continuity between the two circuit
cavities of the 2-way wire harness connector. There
should be continuity. If OK, refer to Heated Seat
Module Diagnosis and Testing in the Electronic Con-trol Modules section of the service manual for com-
plete system testing procedures. If not OK, install a
replacement heated seat back element. Refer to the
procedure in this section.
REMOVAL
Do not remove the OEM heating element from the
seat or seat back cushion/trim covers. The original
element is permanently attached and cannot be
removed without permanent damage. The service
replacement heating element is designed to be
applied directly on the seat cushion.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Remove the appropriate seat cushion or seat
back trim cover. Refer to the Body section of the ser-
vice manual for the procedures.
(3) Disconnect the inoperative heated seat cushion
or seat back element electrical connectors.
(4) Locate the wires leading from the inoperative
heating element and cut them off flush with the edge
of the original heating element.
INSTALLATION
(1) Peel off the adhesive backing on the back of the
replacement heating element and stick directly on
the foam cushion.
CAUTION: During the installation of the replace-
ment heating element, be careful not to fold or
crease the element assembly. Folds or creases will
cause premature failure.
(2) Connect the new heating element electrical
connectors (Fig. 5).
(3) Connect the negative battery cable.
(4) Verify heated seat system operation.
(5) Install the appropriate seat cushion or seat
back trim cover. Make certain the seat wire harness
is correctly routed through the seat and seat back.
The excess wire between the cushion and back ele-
ments should be securely tucked between the rear of
the cushion foam and the rear carpet flap of the trim
cover.
HEATED SEAT SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
Two heated seat sensors are used per vehicle, one
in each front seat cushion heating element. The
heated seat temperature sensor is a Negative Tem-
perature Coefficient (NTC) thermistor.
The heated seat sensors cannot be repaired or
adjusted and if found to be faulty, the complete
heated seat cushion element must be replaced.
RSHEATED SEAT SYSTEM8G-11
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OPERATION
The temperature sensor is a NTC thermistor.
When the temperature of the seat cushion cover
rises, the resistance of the sensor decreases. The
heated seat module supplies a five-volt current to one
side of each sensor, and monitors the voltage drop
through the sensor on a return circuit. The heated
seat module uses this temperature sensor input to
monitor the temperature of the seat, and regulates
the current flow to the seat heating elements accord-
ingly.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEATED SEAT
SENSOR
For complete circuit diagrams, refer toWiring
Diagrams.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Disconnect the green 4-way heated seat mod-
ule wire harness connector.
(2) Using an ohmmeter, check the resistance
between cavities 2 and 3. The sensor resistance
should be between 50 kilohms at 15É C (60É F) and 2
kilohms at 30É C (85É F). If not OK, replace the
faulty seat element and sensor assembly.
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The heated seat switches are mounted in the
instrument panel center bezel (Fig. 6). The two three-
position rocker-type switches, one switch for each
front seat, are incorporated into one large switch
assembly that also includes the hazard, rear window
wiper and washer switches. The heated seat switches
each provide a resistor multiplexed signal to its
respective Heated Seat Module (HSM) through sepa-
rate hard wired circuits. Each switch has an Off,
Low, and High position so that both the driver and
the front seat passenger 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.
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 low
position LED indicator illuminates. When the right
side of the switch rocker is fully depressed, the High
position is selected and the high position LED indi-
Fig. 5 HEATING ELEMENT INSTALLED - TYPICAL
1 - SEAT BACK WIRE HARNESS
2 - HEATED SEAT WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
3 - HEATED SEAT CUSHION ELEMENT
Fig. 6 HEATED SEAT SWITCH LOCATION
1 - HEATED SEAT SWITCHES
8G - 12 HEATED SEAT SYSTEMRS
HEATED SEAT SENSOR (Continued)
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cator illuminates. When the switch rocker is moved
to its neutral position (middle), Off is selected and
both LED indicators are extinguished.
Each switch provides separate resistor multiplexed
hard wire inputs to its respective Heated Seat Mod-
ule (HSM) to indicate the selected switch position.
The heated seat module 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 AND TESTING - PASSENGER
HEATED SEAT SWITCH
For complete circuit diagrams, refer toWiring
Diagrams.
WARNING: REFER TO THE RESTRAINTS SECTION
OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING 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.
CHECKING SWITCH SIGNAL AND WIRING AT THE
MODULE
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Access and disconnect the gray 4-way connector
from the heated seat module. Visually inspect wiring
terminals for damage that would prevent positive
connection. If not OK, repair or replace the necessary
components.
(3) Reconnect the negative battery cable and Turn
heated seat ON in the LO position. Using an Ohm-
meter, check the resistance between cavities 2 and 3
of the gray connector noted above. Resistance should
be about 3.5 kiloohms (3500 ohms). If not OK, check
resistance directly at switch, as noted below. If OK,
proceed. If NOT OK replace the switch or faulty wir-
ing.
(4) Turn heated seat ON in the HI position. Using
an Ohmmeter, check the resistance between cavities
2 and 3 of the gray connector noted above. Resistance
should be about 1.4 kiloohms (1400 ohms). If not OK,
check resistance directly at switch, as noted below. If
OK, proceed. If NOT OK replace the switch or faulty
wiring.
(5) With the system ON in the HI position, Check
for battery voltage and ground at cavities 4 and 1. If
OK, proceed with testing remaining components. If
NOT OK, repair open or wiring short.
CHECKING SWITCH ONLY
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the center bezel from the instrument
panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - REMOV-
AL). Check for continuity between the ground circuit
cavity (#10) of the instrument panel switch bank
electrical connector and a good ground. There should
be continuity. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair
the open ground circuit to ground as required.
(2) 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 switch bank con-
nector (#4). If OK, turn the ignition switch to the Off
position, and go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open
fused ignition switch output (run) circuit as required.
(3) Test the heated seat switch as shown in the
Heated Seat Switch Test chart and the connector pin-
out below (Fig. 7). If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK,
replace the faulty switch bank assembly.
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT SWITCH TEST
SWITCH
POSITIONRESISTANCE
BETWEENRESISTANCE
(OHMS)
Off Pin3&4OPEN
Low Pin3&43570
High Pin3&41430
All resistance values are  1%.
Fig. 7 Instrument Panel Switch Bank Connector
RSHEATED SEAT SYSTEM8G-13
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(4) Reconnect the instrument panel switch bank
and test the heated seat system for proper operation.
If the system is still inoperative proceed with check-
ing remaining components.
REMOVAL
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) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the instrument panel center bezel.
Refer toInstrument Panel Center Bezelin the
Body section for the procedure.
(3) Remove the three screws (Fig. 8) that secure
the heated seat switch to the back of the instrument
panel center bezel.
(4) Remove the heated seat switch from the back
of the instrument panel center bezel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the heated seat switch onto the back
of the instrument panel center bezel.
(2) Install and tighten the three screws that secure
the heated seat switch to the back of the instrumentpanel center bezel (Fig. 8). Tighten the screws to 1.5
N´m (13 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the center bezel onto the instrument
panel. Refer toInstrument Panel Center Bezelin
the Body section for the procedure.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 8 SWITCH RETAINING SCREWS
1 - HEATED SEAT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
2 - RETAINING SCREWS
8G - 14 HEATED SEAT SYSTEMRS
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT SWITCH (Continued)
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HORN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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HORN SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HORN SYSTEM . . . 1
HORN
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HORN..........3
REMOVAL.............................5INSTALLATION..........................5
HORN RELAY
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HORN RELAY....5
REMOVAL.............................5
INSTALLATION..........................5
HORN SWITCH
DESCRIPTION..........................5
HORN SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAG, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS FOR
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. DISCONNECT THE NEGA-
TIVE CABLE FROM THE BATTERY BEFORE SER-
VICING 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 Integrated Power Mod-
ule (IPM). 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 Integrated Power
Module (IPM) which is located in the engine com-
partment. For circuit information and component
locations, 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.
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 - HORN SYSTEM
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Refer to Horn System Test below. If the horn does
not sound, check horn fuse located in the Integrated
Power Module (IPM). 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 responsi-
ble, or a defective 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 failure.
Should the horn sound continuously:
²Unplug the horn relay from IPM.
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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