Is there a problem with the heated seat on a Chevy Silverado?
Is there a problem with the heated seat on a Chevy Silverado?
The most common is circuit 5475 black/red or dark blue shorted to ground in the passenger seat near the buckle. Note Important:: The heated seat thermistors act differently to “OPENS and SHORTS” than the adjustable pedal position sensor and seat recliner position sensor.
Do you need a thermistor for a heated seat?
Where as the heated seat thermistor circuit must be working correctly before EITHER heated seat will operate. Disconnecting one thermistor, which may have a concern will not allow the opposite heated seat to work correctly, BOTH side must be operational before EITHER heated seat will operate.
Why does my heated seat not stay on?
Disconnecting one thermistor, which may have a concern will not allow the opposite heated seat to work correctly, BOTH side must be operational before EITHER heated seat will operate. If DTCs will not clear when using the Tech 2 after a repair has been made, try operating the device in which the repair was made.
How can I tell if my front seat heater is improper?
If an improperly operating front heated seat condition exists, refer to the Diagnostic Information and Procedures in the Seats sub-section of the applicable Service Manual in order to diagnose the system accurately. When measuring the resistance of the seat heater elements, ensure the values are within the updated range of 1.5-5.5 ohms.
How do you replace a heated car seat?
Once you get the replacement just put back onto the cushion, connect the wired and replace the cushion. Pull plastic back onto the metal track around the seat, reconnect the 2 block seat control connectors and screw the 5 screws back into the seat control plate and your DONE!!
Where are the wires on a heated seat?
By now you can see the burnt parts of the element where the wires shorted out. Slowly and carefully start to pull the element from the cushion going from the front of the seat to the back. Be careful because the 2 wired that connect to the element are at the back of the cushion nearest to the center console. Directly under the label
What to do if your heated seat gets burnt out?
You then should cut the wires that run down the side of the element but leave yourself enough wire to connect to the new element when you get it. As you can see the element is burnt out and as it connects to the passenger seat when it shorts out it knocks off the passenger side.
How do I Turn Off the heated seat?
Press the button a fourth time to turn the entire heated seat OFF. To heat ONLY the seat back, press the vertical (LH) button one time. • An ON/OFF indicator light over the heated seat back symbol will glow to designate that ONLY the seat back is being heated.
