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.
2001 Chrysler Intrepid BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
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NOTE:
After making any repairs, perform MEMORY SYSTEMS VERIFICATION TEST
under VERIFICATION TESTS.
- Turn ignition on. Raise driver seat to highest position to gain access to seat components and connectors. Turn ignition off. Disconnect driver heated seat cushion 4-pin connector. Turn ignition on. Turn driver heated seat switch on. Measure voltage between ground and driver heated seat cushion 4-pin connector terminal "D", driver seat temperature 5-volt supply circuit (Black/Dark Green wire). See Figure . If voltage is more than 5.5 volts, leave driver heated seat cushion 4-pin connector disconnected, and go to next step. If voltage is 5.5 volts or less, leave driver heated seat cushion 4-pin connector disconnected, and go to step 3 .
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect Memory Heated Seat/Mirror Module (MHSMM) connector C2. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground and driver heated seat cushion connector (component side) terminal "D", driver seat temperature 5-volt supply circuit. Figure . If any voltage exists, repair short to voltage in driver seat temperature 5-volt supply circuit. If no voltage exists, replace MHSMM.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect Memory Heated Seat/Mirror Module (MHSMM) connector C1. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground and driver heated seat cushion 4-pin connector terminal "C", driver seat temperature sensor input circuit (Tan/Light Blue wire). If any voltage exists, repair short to voltage in Tan/Light Blue wire. If no voltage exists, replace driver heated seat cushion.
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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.