Subject: | Intermittently Inoperative Heated Seats (Reprogram HVSM Module) |
Models: | 2006 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo |
This bulletin is being update to include Correction and Warranty Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-08-50-002 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Do This | Don't Do This |
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Reprogram the HVSM module. | Do not replace any physical component of the heated seat system. |
Some customers may comment that the heated front seats are intermittently inoperative when:
• | The customer starts the vehicle. |
• | The heated seat is then switched "ON" to pre-heat the seat without an occupant in the seat. |
• | The driver or passenger occupies the seat that has been pre-heated. |
Under this set of circumstances, the heated seat may switch itself "OFF" when the seat becomes occupied and may not respond to the heated seat switch until the next ignition cycle.
Due to an anomaly in the programming; an interaction between the heated seat module and the occupant sensor in the seat may exist causing the seat heater to switch off.
Important: You must reprogram selecting all of the part numbers listed below.
Reprogram the HVSM (Heated, Ventilated Seat Module) using service release software P/Ns 15892755, 15892756 and 15892757 which will correct the above condition. You must reprogram selecting all of the part numbers listed. Refer in SPS (Service Programming System) in SI for additional information on vehicle module reprogramming.
The following service calibrations are currently available through the TIS terminal.
Part Number | Description |
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15892755 | Calibration for Seat Heater |
15892756 | Revised Seat Operating System |
15892757 | Revised Vehicle Operating System |
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
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N9547* | HVSM - Reprogram with SPS | 0.4 hr |
*This labor operation is for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. |