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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the entire Heated Seats System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Heated Seats System Check

2

Disconnect the suspect component:

    • Left Oldsmobile: left seat/lock switch
    • Left Buick: outside mirror switch
    • Right Oldsmobile: right seat/lock switch
    • Right Buick: right heated seat switch

Does the seat cool down?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 3

3

Disconnect the heated seat module connector C2.

Does the seat cool down?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Test for a short to battery positive voltage (B+) in the wiring from the heated seat module connector  C2 cavity A (BLK) to the heated seat back. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is the wiring OK?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 9

5

Replace the heated seat back. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Heated Seats System Check

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6

Replace the suspect switch:

    • Left Oldsmobile: left seat/lock switch. Refer to Power Seat Switch Replacement .
    • Left Buick: outside mirror switch. Refer to Power Mirror Switch Replacement in Doors.
    • Right Oldsmobile: right seat/lock switch. Refer to Power Seat Switch Replacement .
    • Right Buick: right heated seat switch. Refer to Power Mirror Switch Replacement in Doors.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Heated Seats System Check

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7

Test for a short to ground in CKT 1462 (LT BLU) (left) or CKT 1505 (LT BLU/BLK) (right). Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 1462 or CKT 1505 OK?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the heated seat module.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Heated Seats System Check

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9

Repair the suspect wiring. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Heated Seats System Check

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