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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC 
    1. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
    2. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds.
    3. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. HEATED SEAT MODULE INTERNAL SHORT 
    Fig 1: Checking Heated Seat Module
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Heated Seat Module harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display B2184-IGNITION UNLOCK RUN/START CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

  3. (F937) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) Circuit
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    1. Disconnect the TIPM C8 harness connector.
    2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F937) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) circuit.

      Is the resistance below 10K ohms?

      Yes 

      No