Rear Seat Heater Test (2016-18): Test

2015 Acura RDX AWDSECTION Test

Rear Seat Cushion Heater 

  1. Cargo Area Cover - Remove
  2. Rear Seat Cushion Heater - Test
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    1. Disconnect the seat cushion heater connectors (A)

    2. Check for continuity between the terminals according to the table.

    Right Rear Seat Cushion Heater Connector  
    A4 A2
    A4 A5
    A1 B3
    A3 B2
    A6 B4

    3. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the left rear seat cushion heater - Refer to: Seat Heater Replacement (2013-18), or Rear Seat Heater Replacement (2016-18), or Front Seat Heater Replacement (2016-18), or Seat Heater Replacement - Ventilated Seats (2016-18) .

    4. Check for continuity between the terminals according to the table.

    Left Rear Seat Cushion Heater Connector  
    No. 3 No. 2
    No. 3 No. 4

    5. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the right rear seat cushion heater - Refer to: Seat Heater Replacement (2013-18), or Rear Seat Heater Replacement (2016-18), or Front Seat Heater Replacement (2016-18), or Seat Heater Replacement - Ventilated Seats (2016-18) .

  3. All Removed Parts - Install
      1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

    Rear Seat-Back Heater 

  4. Rear Side Cap Trim - Remove
  5. Rear Seat-Back Heater - Test
    Left Rear Seat-Back Heater 
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    Right Rear Seat-Back Heater 

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    1. Disconnect the rear seat-back heater connector (A)

    2. Check for continuity between the terminals according to the table.

    Rear Seat-Back Heater Connector  
    No. 1 No. 2

    3. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the right rear seat-back heater - Refer to: Seat Heater Replacement (2013-18), or Rear Seat Heater Replacement (2016-18), or Front Seat Heater Replacement (2016-18), or Seat Heater Replacement - Ventilated Seats (2016-18) .

  6. All Removed Parts - Install
      1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
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