Body Electrical System

Seat Heater (Air Ventilation) Repair Procedures

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Inspection

Front Seat
  1. Check continuity and measure the resistance between the terminals.
    Part Connector Resistance
    (± 10%)
    Cushion (C) 1-4 4,54 ?
    Back (B) 1-4 5.16 ?
    Set (A) 3-4 9,70 ?

    Heater performance is determined by the average seat surface temperature. The seat surface temperature according to the number of presses of the seat heater switch is as follows.
    Part Type 1st 2nd 3rd
    First Row Seat Cushion
    (±2 °C/±35,6°F)
    Step 3 36°C
    (96.8°F)
    39°C
    (102.2°F)
    42°C
    (107.6°F)
    Back
    (±2 °C/±35,6°F)
    40°C
    (104°F)
    45°C
    (113°F)
    50°C
    (122°F)

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