Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Chrysler Intrepid BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Driver Thermistor Out Of Range High
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect driver's heated seat cushion harness connector. Turn ignition on. Turn driver's seat heater on. Measure voltage at terminal "D" (Black/Dark Green wire) at driver's heated seat cushion harness connector. See Figure . If voltage is greater than 5.5 volts, go to next step. If voltage is 5.5 volts or less, go to step 3 .
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect Memory Heated Seat/Mirror Module (MHSMM) harness connector C2. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage at terminal "D" (Black/Dark Green wire) at driver's heated seat cushion harness connector. If no voltage exists, replace MHSMM. If any voltage exists, repair short to voltage in Black/Dark Green wire between driver's heated seat cushion and MHSMM.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect Memory Heated Seat/Mirror Module (MHSMM) harness connector C1. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage at terminal "C" (Tan/Light Blue wire) at driver's heated seat cushion harness connector. If no voltage exists, replace driver's heated seat cushion. If any voltage exists, repair short to voltage in Tan/Light Blue wire between driver's heated seat cushion and MHSMM.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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