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Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM)
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • DCSM
  • No communication with the Driver Door Module (DDM)
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • DDM
  • No communication with the Driver Seat Module (DSM)
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • DSM
  • The power seat is inoperative - driver, without memory
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat is inoperative - MKZ, passenger
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat is inoperative - Fusion, passenger
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat moves but is loose
  • Fastening hardware
  • Seat track
  • The power seat moves but is noisy
  • Seat track
  • The power seat does not make full travel
  • Seat track obstructed
  • Seat track
  • The power seat does not move horizontally/vertically/recline - driver
  • Circuitry
  • Front seat motors
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat does not move horizontally/vertically/recline - MKZ, passenger
  • Circuitry
  • Front seat motors
  • Front seat control switch
  • The power seat does not move horizontally/recline - Fusion, passenger
  • Circuitry
  • Front seat motors
  • Front seat control switch
  • The memory seat is inoperative/does not operate correctly - does not operate horizontally/vertically/recline
  • Circuitry
  • Seat control switch
  • DSM
  • The memory seat does not operate correctly - the seat moves in one second intervals
  • Circuitry
  • DSM
  • The memory seat does not operate correctly - does not operate using the memory SET switch
  • Circuitry
  • Memory SET switch
  • Seat track
  • Seat recliner motor
  • Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication fault
  • DDM
  • DSM
  • The memory seat does not operate correctly - does not operate using the remote transmitter
  • Circuitry
  • Keyless entry transmitter
  • DSM
  • Easy exit/easy entry is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Key in ignition switch
  • Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) module
  • DSM
  • The power lumbar is inoperative - driver
  • Circuitry
  • Seat control switch
  • Power lumbar motor assembly
  • The power lumbar is inoperative - passenger
  • Circuitry
  • Seat control switch
  • Power lumbar motor assembly
  • The heated seats are inoperative - driver and front passenger
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • MS-CAN communication fault
  • Heated seat module
  • Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)
  • HVAC module
  • Both heated seats only operate in one mode - only one indicator illuminates
  • Heated seat module
  • The heated seat module may have been auto-programmed for use with a heated seat system using dual contact switches and requires a reset. CARRY OUT the Heated Seat Module Reset procedure. REFER to Heated Seat Module Reset  . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The heated seat is inoperative - driver
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Heated seat switch
  • Seat cushion heater mat
  • Seat backrest heater mat
  • Heated seat module
  • FCIM
  • HVAC module
  • The heated seat is inoperative - passenger
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Heated seat switch
  • Seat cushion heater mat
  • Seat backrest heater mat
  • Heated seat module
  • FCIM
  • HVAC module
  • The heated seat does not operate correctly - seat does heat but the heated seat indicator does not illuminate when pressed
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Heated seat module
  • FCIM
  • HVAC module
  • All climate controlled seats are inoperative - switch indicators may or may not illuminate
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • MS-CAN communication fault
  • DCSM
  • HVAC module
  • FCIM
  • HVAC module
  • A single climate controlled seat is inoperative - switch indicators may or may not illuminate
  • Circuitry
  • HVAC module
  • FCIM
  • DCSM
    NOTE: If a fault occurs setting a DTC specific to only one climate controlled seat, the DCSM will disable only the affected seat outputs and allow the other seat to remain operational. CHECK for DTCs specific to the affected climate controlled seat and, if a DTC is present, REFER to the Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) DTC Chart .
  • GO to Pinpoint Test V .