The refreshing seat switch (seat heater switch) communicates with the air conditioning amplifier assembly via LIN communication.
If the LIN communication malfunctions, the seat heater system does not operate even if the refreshing seat switch (seat heater switch) is operated.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| B14B587 | Lost Communication with Front Seat Temperature Adjustment Switch LIN Missing Message | Lost communication with refreshing seat switch (seat heater switch) | ·
Harness or connector ·
Refreshing seat switch (seat heater switch) ·
Air conditioning amplifier assembly |
Inspect the fuse related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
Clear the DTCs.
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| NEXT |
NEXT
Check for DTCs.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| DTC B14B587 and B14B287 are not output | A |
| Only DTC B14B587 is output | B |
| Both B14B587 and B14B287 are output | C |
A
B
C
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector
(to Refreshing Seat Switch [Seat Heater Switch]) |
Disconnect the refreshing seat switch (seat heater switch) connector.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| G31-9 (IG) - Body ground | Engine switch on (IG) | 11 to 14 V |
| G31-9 (IG) - Body ground | Engine switch off | Below 1 V |
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| G31-7 (E) - Body ground | Always | Below 1 Ω |
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| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
Disconnect the G31 refreshing seat switch (seat heater switch) connector.
Disconnect the G24 air conditioning control assembly connector.
Disconnect the G46 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| G31-8 (SLIN) - G46-7 (LIN1) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| G31-8 (SLIN) or G46-7 (LIN1) - Other terminals and body ground | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
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| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
Replace the refreshing seat switch (seat heater switch) with a new or known good one.
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| NEXT |
NEXT
Clear the DTCs.
Check for DTCs.
DTC B14B587 is not output.
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| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG