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Rear Seat Heater Control Module Scan Tool Information
2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT, 3.6 7SECTION Rear Seat Heater Control Module Scan Tool Information
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Rear Seating Heating Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters
| Parameter | Expected Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Conditions:Β Engine Running | ||
| Left Rear Seat Cushion Heating Command | Inactive | The scan tool displays Inactive or Active. This parameter displays the commanded output from the rear seat heating control module to the seat heater elements. |
| Left Rear Seat Cushion Temperature Sensor | Varies | The scan tool displays 0 - 5 V. The voltage displayed is an input to the rear seat heating control module from the seat cushion temperature sensor. Higher voltage readings indicate cooler seat temperatures while lower voltage readings indicate warmer seat temperatures. |
| Left Rear Seat Heating/Venting/Cooling Mode | Off | The scan tool displays Off or Back & Cushion Heat. This parameter indicates the heated seat mode of operation. |
| Left Rear Seat Heating/Venting/Cooling Level | Off | The scan tool displays Off, Low Medium, or High. When the heated seat is active, this parameter displays the selected temperature setting. |
| Right Rear Seat Cushion Heating Command | Inactive | The scan tool displays Inactive or Active. This parameter displays the commanded output from the rear seat heating control module to the seat heater elements. |
| Right Rear Seat Cushion Temperature Sensor | Varies | The scan tool displays 0 - 5 V. The voltage displayed is an input to the rear seat heating control module from the seat cushion temperature sensor. Higher voltage readings indicate cooler seat temperatures while lower voltage readings indicate warmer seat temperatures. |
| Right Rear Seat Heating/Venting/Cooling Mode | Off | The scan tool displays Off or Back & Cushion Heat. This parameter indicates the heated or vented seat mode of operation. |
| Right Rear Seat Heating/Venting/Cooling Level | Off | The scan tool displays Off, Low Medium, or High. When the heated seat is active, this parameter displays the selected temperature setting. |
Rear Seat Heating Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls
| Control Functions | Description |
|---|---|
| Operating Conditions:Β Engine Running | |
| Left Rear Seat Cushion Heating | This output control is used to command the left rear seat heater elements On. |
| Right Rear Seat Cushion Heating | This output control is used to command the right rear seat heater elements On. |
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