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Climate Control System does not Operate on Driver Side [02/2019 - ]: Procedure
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (SEAT BLOWER)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Active Test.
- Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test
Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note Front Left Seat Blower LH side seat blower operation OFF/ON - Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test
Tester Display Front Left Seat Blower Result
Result Proceed to Both seat cushion seat blower and seatback seat blower operate A Only seat cushion seat blower does not operate B Only seatback seat blower does not operate C Both seat cushion seat blower and seatback seat blower do not operate D
Result:
B
REPLACE SEAT CUSHION CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER ASSEMBLY LH. Refer to DISASSEMBLY [11/2018 - 12/2021] , or refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2021 - ]
Result:
C
See step 4
Result:
D
See step 7
Result:
A
See step 2
- REPLACE REFRESHING SEAT SWITCH (SEAT BLOWER SWITCH)
- Replace the refreshing seat switch (seat blower switch) with a new or known good one.
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 10/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2023 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 3
- Replace the refreshing seat switch (seat blower switch) with a new or known good one.
- CHECK CLIMATE CONTROL SEAT OPERATION
- Check the climate control seat operation.
Refer to OPERATION CHECK [11/2018 - ]
OK
The climate control seat operates normally.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
END (REFRESHING SEAT SWITCH [SEAT BLOWER SWITCH] WAS DEFECTIVE)
Result:
NG
REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]
- Check the climate control seat operation.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SEATBACK CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER LH - SEAT CUSHION CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER ASSEMBLY LH)
- Disconnect the T25 seatback climate control blower LH connector.
- Disconnect the T11 seat cushion climate control blower assembly LH connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition T25-4 (GND) - T11-4 (BFB-) Always Below 1 Ω T25-4 (GND) or T11-4 (BFB-) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher T25-1 (IG) - T11-5 (CTB) Always Below 1 Ω T25-1 (IG) or T11-5 (CTB) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher T25-3 (BFB+) - T11-6 (BBS) Always Below 1 Ω T25-3 (BFB+) or T11-6 (BBS) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 5
- REPLACE SEATBACK CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER LH
- Replace the seatback climate control blower LH with a new or known good one.
Refer to DISASSEMBLY [11/2018 - 12/2021] , or refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2021 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 6
- Replace the seatback climate control blower LH with a new or known good one.
- CHECK CLIMATE CONTROL SEAT OPERATION
- Check the climate control seat operation.
Refer to OPERATION CHECK [11/2018 - ]
OK
The climate control seat operates normally.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
END (SEATBACK CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER LH WAS DEFECTIVE)
Result:
NG
REPLACE SEAT CUSHION CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER ASSEMBLY LH. Refer to DISASSEMBLY [11/2018 - 12/2021] , or refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2021 - ]
- Check the climate control seat operation.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SEAT CUSHION CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER ASSEMBLY LH - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the seat cushion climate control blower assembly LH connector.
*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Seat Cushion Climate Control Blower Assembly LH) - Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition T11-1 (IG) - Body ground Power switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V T11-1 (IG) - Body ground Power switch off Below 1 V - Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition T11-8 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 8
- Disconnect the seat cushion climate control blower assembly LH connector.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SEAT CUSHION CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER ASSEMBLY LH - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)
- Disconnect the T11 seat cushion climate control blower assembly LH connector.
- Disconnect the G46 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition T11-7 (SIGN) - G46-14 (LOUT) Always Below 1 Ω T11-7 (SIGN) or G46-14 (LOUT) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 9
- CHECK AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
- Check for pulses according to the value(s) in the table below.
*a Component with harness connected
(Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly)MEASUREMENT CONDITIONItem Content Tester Connection G46-14 (LOUT) - Body ground Tool Setting 1 V/DIV., 1 ms/DIV. Vehicle Condition - Power switch on (IG)
- LH side refreshing seat switch (seat blower switch) operate
OK
Waveform is similar to that shown in the illustration.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE SEAT CUSHION CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER ASSEMBLY LH. Refer to DISASSEMBLY [11/2018 - 12/2021] , or refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2021 - ]
Result:
NG
REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]
- Check for pulses according to the value(s) in the table below.
NO RELATED
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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.