Seat Temperature Switch: Testing and Inspection

2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION




1. INSPECT SEAT HEATER SWITCH
a. Inspect the driver side seat heater switch.




1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table.

If the result is not as specified, replace the seat heater switch.




2. Turn the seat heater switch on and check if that the seat heater switch indicator comes on.

If the result is not as specified, replace the bulb or seat heater switch.




3. Check if that the seat heater switch comes on.

If the result is not as specified, replace the bulb or seat heater switch.




b. Inspect the front passenger side seat heater switch.




1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table.

If the result is not as specified, replace the seat heater switch.




2. Turn the seat heater switch on and check that the seat heater switch indicator comes on.

If the result is not as specified, replace the bulb or seat heater switch.




3. Check if the seat heater switch comes on.

If the result is not as specified, replace the bulb or seat heater switch.
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