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3.INSPECT SEAT CLIMATE CONTROLLER LH (FRONT SEAT CUSHION)
a. Measure the resistance between the terminals.
Standard:
TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION
If the result is not as specified, replace the controller.
b. Measure the thermistor resistance between the terminals.
Standard:
TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION
HINT:
As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases.
If the result is not as specified, replace the controller.
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
3 (TDC+) - 6 (TDC-)Below 1 ohms
Tester ConnectionConditionSpecified Condition
1 (TCS) - 2 (TC5)Controller temperature 10°C (50°F)3.6 to 3.8 kohms
1 (TCS) - 2 (TC5)Controller temperature 25°C (77°F)1.9 to 2.1 kohms
1 (TCS) - 2 (TC5)Controller temperature 30°C (86°F)1.6 to 1.7 kohms
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Fig. 79: Identifying Seat Climate Controller LH Connector Terminals (Front Seat Cushion)
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4.INSPECT SEAT CLIMATE CONTROLLER RH (FRONT SEAT CUSHION)
a. Measure the resistance between the terminals.
Standard:
TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION
If the result is not as specified, replace the controller.
b. Measure the thermistor resistance between the terminals.
Standard:
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
3 (TDC+) - 6 (TDC-)Below 1 ohms
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TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION
HINT:
As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases.
If the result is not as specified, replace the controller.
Fig. 80: Identifying Seat Climate Controller RH Connector Terminals (Front Seat Cushion)
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5.INSPECT SEAT CLIMATE CONTROLLER LH (FRONT SEATBACK)
a. Measure the resistance between the terminals.
Tester ConnectionConditionSpecified Condition
1 (TCS) - 2 (TC5)Controller temperature 10°C (50°F)3.6 to 3.8 kohms
1 (TCS) - 2 (TC5)Controller temperature 25°C (77°F)1.9 to 2.1 kohms
1 (TCS) - 2 (TC5)Controller temperature 30°C (86°F)1.6 to 1.7 kohms
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Standard:
TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION
If the result is not as specified, replace the controller.
b. Measure the thermistor resistance between the terminals.
Standard:
TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION
HINT:
As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases.
If the result is not as specified, replace the controller.
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
4 (TDB-) - 5 (TDB+)Below 1 ohms
Tester ConnectionConditionSpecified Condition
2 (TBS) - 3 (TB5)Controller temperature 10°C (50°F)3.6 to 3.8 kohms
2 (TBS) - 3 (TB5)Controller temperature 25°C (77°F)1.9 to 2.1 kohms
2 (TBS) - 3 (TB5)Controller temperature 30°C (86°F)1.6 to 1.7 kohms
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Fig. 81: Identifying Seat Climate Controller LH Connector Terminals (Front Seatback)
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6.INSPECT SEAT CLIMATE CONTROLLER RH (FRONT SEATBACK)
a. Measure the resistance between the terminals.
Standard:
TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION
If the result is not as specified, replace the controller.
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
4 (TDB-) - 5 (TDB+)Below 1 ohms
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Fig. 82: Identifying Seat Climate Controller RH Connector Terminals (Front Seatback)
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b. Measure the thermistor resistance between the terminals.
Standard:
TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION
HINT:
As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases.
Tester ConnectionConditionSpecified Condition
2 (TBS) - 3 (TB5)Controller temperature 10°C (50°F)3.6 to 3.8 kohms
2 (TBS) - 3 (TB5)Controller temperature 25°C (77°F)1.9 to 2.1 kohms
2 (TBS) - 3 (TB5)Controller temperature 30°C (86°F)1.6 to 1.7 kohms
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If the result is not as specified, replace the controller.
c.INSPECT CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCH LH (REAR)
a. Measure the resistance between the terminals when the switch is operated.
Standard:
TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION
HINT:
As the dial is being turned, the resistance changes gradually.
If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.
b. Check that the climate control switch indicator illuminates.
OK:
MEASUREMENT CONDITION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION
If the result is not as specified, replace the switch or bulb.
c. Check that the climate control switch illuminates.
OK:
MEASUREMENT CONDITION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION
If the result is not as specified, replace the switch or bulb.
Tester ConnectionConditionSpecified Condition
10 (VSL) - 13 (V5L)Switch ON (LH) Max. COOL to Max. WARM0 to 5 kohms
11 (SWL) - 8 (E)ONBelow 1 ohms
11 (SWL) - 8 (E)OFF10 kohms or higher
Measurement ConditionSwitch
ConditionSpecified
Condition
Battery positive (+) --> Terminal 12 (INDL) Battery
negative (-) --> Terminal 8 (E)ON (LH)Illuminates
Measurement ConditionSpecified
Condition
Battery positive (+) --> Terminal 7 (ILL+) Battery negative (-) --> Terminal 8
(E)Illuminates
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Fig. 83: Identifying Climate Control Switch LH Connector Terminals (Rear)