Circuit/System Testing

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the seat back heating element harness connector.
  2. Test for less than 6.0 ohms of resistance between the supply voltage terminal and the control terminal of the heater element.
    • If greater than 6.0 ohms, replace the seat back heating element.
  3. Connect the seat back heating element harness connector.
  4. Disconnect the heated seat module harness connectors C2 and C4.
  5. Test for less than 6.0 ohms of resistance between the heating element supply voltage circuit and the heating element control circuit of the seat heating elements.
    • If greater than 6.0 ohms, test the supply voltage circuit and the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits/connections test normal, replace the seat cushion heating element.
  6. Test the supply voltage circuit of the seat heating elements for a short to battery voltage.
  7. Test the control circuit of the seat heating elements for a short to ground.
  8. If all circuits/connections circuits test normal, replace the heated seat module.
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