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Seat Heater Control Unit Input Test/Replacement

NOTE:
  • SRS Components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or servicing.
  • Before testing, make sure the No. A3-4 (AS FB-1) (50 A) fuse in the main under-hood fuse box, and the No. C22 (15 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box are OK.
  • Before testing, troubleshoot the multiplex integrated control system first, using B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Remove the passenger's seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the interior trim.
  3. Disconnect the 14P connector (A) from the seat heater control unit (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Connector And Seat Heater Control Unit
    G06970123Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
    • If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
    • If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
  5. Reconnect the 14P connector to the control unit, and do the following input tests:
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 6.
      TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
      9 LT GRN Ignition switch ON (II) Measure the voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. D20 (7.5 A) fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
      • An open or high resistance in the wire
      2 PNK Ignition switch ON (II) Measure the voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. D5 (20 A) fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
      • Faulty seat heater relay
      • An open or high resistance in the wire
      4 BLK In all ignition switch positions Measure the voltage to ground:
      There should be less than 0.2 V.
      • Poor ground (G651)
      • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
      3 LT BLU Ignition switch ON (II) Measure the voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Faulty front passenger's seat cushion heater
      • An open or high resistance in the wire
      1 RED Ignition switch ON (II) Measure the voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Faulty driver's seat cushion heater
      • An open or high resistance in the wire
  6. Disconnect the 14P connector from the control unit, and do the following input tests:
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it.
      TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
      13 WHT Under all conditions Check for continuity between terminal No. 7 and No. 13:
      There should be continuity.
      • Faulty driver's seat cushion heater
      • An open or high resistance in the wire
      7 PUR
      12 BRN Under all conditions Check for continuity between terminal No. 6 and No. 12:
      There should be continuity.
      • Faulty front passenger's seat cushion heater
      • An open or high resistance in the wire
      6 GRN