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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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(7) Check for continuity between the seat heater
switch sensor ground circuit cavities of the instru-
ment panel wire harness connector for the in opera-
tive heated seat switch and the instrument panel
wire harness connector for the BCM. There should be
continuity. If OK, go to Step 8. If not OK, repair the
open seat heater switch sensor ground circuit as
required.
(8) Check for continuity between the seat heater
switch mux circuit cavity of the instrument panel
wire harness connector for the inoperative heated
seat switch and a good ground. There should be no
continuity. If OK, go to Step 9. If not OK, repair the
shorted seat heater switch mux circuit as required.
(9) Check for continuity between the seat heater
switch mux circuit cavity of the instrument panel
wire harness connector for the inoperative heated
seat switch and the instrument panel wire harness
connector for the BCM. There should be continuity. If
OK, use a DRB IIItscan tool and the proper Diag-
nostic Procedures manual to test the BCM. If not
OK, repair the open seat heater switch mux circuit
as required.
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. 7) 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. Tighten the screws to 1.5 N´m (13
in. lbs.) (Fig. 4).
(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. 6 SWITCH CONNECTOR
Fig. 7 SWITCH RETAINING SCREWS
1 - HEATED SEAT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
2 - RETAINING SCREWS
RSHEATED SEAT SYSTEM8G-13
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HORN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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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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
8H - 4 HORNRS
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(3) From behind the front fascia and forward of
the left front wheel, disconnect the wire connectors
from horn.
(4) Remove the mounting bracket attaching nut
from the bottom of radiator closure panel. Do not
remove the horn from mounting bracket.
(5) Separate the horn(s) from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the horns to the vehicle.
(2) Install the mounting bracket nut.
(3) Reconnect the wire connectors to the horns.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
HORN RELAY
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
(1) Remove horn relay.
(2) Using ohmmeter, test between relay connector
terminals 85 to 86 for 70 to 75 ohms resistance. If
resistance not OK, replace relay.
(3) Test for continuity between ground and termi-
nal 85 of horn relay.
(a) When the horn switch is not depressed, no
continuity should be present.
(b) Continuity to ground when horn switch is
depressed.
(c) If continuity is not correct repair horn
switch or wiring as necessary, refer to the appro-
priate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connec-
tor repair procedures, details of wire harness rout-
ing and retention, connector pin-out information
and location views for the various wire harness
connectors, splices and grounds.
(4) Using voltmeter, test voltage at:
(a) Terminals 30 and 86 of the horn relay to
body ground.(b) If NO voltage check fuse 8 of the intelligent
power module.
(c) If incorrect voltage, repair as necessary. 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.
(5) Insert a jumper wire between terminal 30 and
87 of the intelligent power module.
(a) If horn sounds replace relay.
(b) If the horn does not sound, install horn relay
and refer to Horn Test.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove cover from the intelligent power mod-
ule.
(3) Remove relay from intelligent power module.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push relay into intelligent power module.
(2) Install cover.
(3) Reconnect battery negative cable.
HORN SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The horn switch is molded into the airbag trim
cover. The horn switch can not be serviced separately.
For service procedures, refer to ELECTRICAL /
RESTRAINTS.
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AUTO SHUT DOWN RELAY
DESCRIPTION
The relay is located in the Power Distribution Cen-
ter (PDC). For the location of the relay within the
PDC, refer to the PDC cover for location. Check elec-
trical terminals for corrosion and repair as necessary
OPERATION
The ASD sense circuit informs the PCM when the
ASD relay energizes. A 12 volt signal at this input
indicates to the PCM that the ASD has been acti-
vated. This input is used only to sense that the ASD
relay is energized.
When energized, the ASD relay supplies battery
voltage to the fuel injectors, ignition coils and the
heating element in each oxygen sensor. If the PCM
does not receive 12 volts from this input after
grounding the ASD relay, it sets a Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC).
When energized, the ASD relay provides power to
operate the injectors, ignition coil, generator field, O2
sensor heaters (both upstream and downstream), and
also provides a sense circuit to the PCM for diagnos-
tic purposes. The PCM energizes the ASD any time
there is a Crankshaft Position sensor signal that
exceeds a predetermined value. The ASD relay can
also be energized after the engine has been turned
off to perform an O2 sensor heater test, if vehicle is
equipped with OBD II diagnostics.
As mentioned earlier, the PCM energizes the ASD
relay during an O2 sensor heater test. This test is
performed only after the engine has been shut off.
The PCM still operates internally to perform several
checks, including monitoring the O2 sensor heaters.
CAMSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The camshaft position sensorfor the 3.3/3.8L is
mounted in the front of the timing case cover (Fig. 7)
and the camshaft position sensor for the 2.4L is
mounted on the end of the cylinder head (Fig. 4).
OPERATION
The camshaft position sensor provides cylinder
identification to the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) (Fig. 2). The sensor generates pulses as
groups of notches on the camshaft sprocket pass
underneath it (Fig. 3). The PCM keeps track of
crankshaft rotation and identifies each cylinder by
the pulses generated by the notches on the camshaftsprocket. Four crankshaft pulses follow each group of
camshaft pulses.
When the PCM receives 2 cam pulses followed by
the long flat spot on the camshaft sprocket, it knows
that the crankshaft timing marks for cylinder 1 are
next (on driveplate). When the PCM receives one
camshaft pulse after the long flat spot on the
sprocket, cylinder number 2 crankshaft timing marks
are next. After 3 camshaft pulses, the PCM knows
cylinder 4 crankshaft timing marks follow. One cam-
shaft pulse after the 3 pulses indicates cylinder 5.
The 2 camshaft pulses after cylinder 5 signals cylin-
der 6 (Fig. 3). The PCM can synchronize on cylinders
1or4.
When metal aligns with the sensor, voltage goes
low (less than 0.3 volts). When a notch aligns with
the sensor, voltage switches high (5.0 volts). As a
group of notches pass under the sensor, the voltage
switches from low (metal) to high (notch) then back
to low. The number of notches determine the amount
of pulses. If available, an oscilloscope can display the
square wave patterns of each timing event.
Top Dead Center (TDC) does not occur when
notches on the camshaft sprocket pass below the cyl-
inder. TDC occurs after the camshaft pulse (or
pulses) and after the 4 crankshaft pulses associated
with the particular cylinder. The arrows and cylinder
call outs on Figure 4 represent which cylinder the
flat spot and notches identify, they do not indicate
TDC position.
REMOVAL - 2.4L
The camshaft position sensor is mounted to the
rear of the cylinder head.
(1) Remove the negative battery cable.
Fig. 2 Camshaft Position Sensor
1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 - O-RING
3 - PAPER SPACER
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(2) Disconnect electrical connectors from the cam-
shaft position sensor (Fig. 4).(3) Remove camshaft position sensor mounting
screws. Remove sensor.
(4) Loosen screw attaching target magnet to rear
of camshaft and remove magnet (Fig. 5).
REMOVAL - 3.3/3.8L
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove the air box cover and inlet tube (Fig.
6).
(3) Disconnect camshaft position sensor electrical
connector from the wiring harness connector (Fig. 7).
Fig. 3 Camshaft Sprocket
1 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
2 - CYL #6
3 - CYL #5
4 - CYL #4
5 - CYL #3
6 - CYL #2
7 - CYL #1
Fig. 4 EGR/CAM SENSOR 2.4L
Fig. 5 Target Magnet Removal/Installation
1 - TARGET MAGNET
2 - MOUNTING BOLT
3 - REAR OF CYLINDER HEAD
Fig. 6 AIR BOX COVER
8I - 4 IGNITION CONTROLRS
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