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With Memory A45




DTC B2345 (With Memory A45)

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC B2345 00

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Front Seat Heater Disable Circuit

DTC B2345 13

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Front Seat Heater Temperature Above Threshold

DTC B2345 42

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Front Seat Heater Current Sensing Calibration Data Not Present

DTC B2345 4B

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Front Seat Heater Current Sensing Calibration Data Out of Range

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The driver and passenger heated seat heating elements are controlled by a common high current relay internal to the memory seat module (MSM) and the low side by individual element control circuits. The MSM connects the heated seat heater element supply voltage circuits for both seats to a common reference point. This reference point is biased to approximately 2.0 volts. Before the MSM will allow heated seat operation, it checks to see if this reference voltage is shorted to ground or battery voltage. Once the module verifies that it is not closing to a shorted heating element, it allows heated seat operation. After which it continues to monitor for a shorted circuit.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The MSM must be powered.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B2345 00

After the heated seat is activated, the MSM detects a shorted circuit on the seat heating element supply voltage circuit or control circuit.

B2345 13

Any temperature sensor input that remains below 1.5 volts for more than 1 second.

B2345 42

This DTC will set if the module calibration is not programmed.

B2345 4B

This DTC will set if the module calibration is out of range.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The heated seat functions for both front seats will be disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present and the power mode changes to OFF then back to ACC or RUN.

* The history DTC will clear after 50 consecutive fault-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Heated/Cooled Seat Schematics (Except A45) Heated/Cooled Seat SchematicsHeated/Cooled Seat Schematics (With KA1) Heated/Cooled Seat Schematics (With KA1)Heated/Cooled Seat Schematics (With KB6) Heated/Cooled Seat Schematics (With KB6)

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views A/C Compressor Clutch

Description and Operation

Heated Seats Description and Operation Heated Seats

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Programming and Relearning for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

B2345 00

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1, X4 harness connectors at the MSM.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit terminal 6 X1 and ground.

If not the specified value, test the control circuits listed below for a short to ground:

* Driver seat cushion and seat back terminal 6 X1

* Driver seat cushion element terminal 11 X1

* Driver seat back element terminal 1 X1

3. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit terminal 14 X1 and ground.

If not the specified value, test the control circuits listed below for a short to ground:

* Passenger seat cushion and seat back terminal 14 X1

* Passenger seat cushion element terminal 14 X4

* Passenger seat back element terminal 4 X1

4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 6 X1 and ground.

If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuits listed below for a short to voltage:

* Driver seat cushion and seat back terminal 6 X1

* Driver seat cushion element terminal 11 X1

* Driver seat back element terminal 1 X1

5. Verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 14 X1 and ground.

If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuits listed below for a short to voltage:

* Passenger seat cushion and seat back terminal 14 X1

* Passenger seat cushion element terminal 14 X4

* Passenger seat back element terminal 4 X1

6. If all circuits test normal, replace the MSM.

B2345 13

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2, X5 harness connectors at the MSM.

2. Test for greater than 3.3K ohms between the signal and the low reference circuits listed below:

* Driver seat cushion terminal 1 X5 and terminal 3 X2

* Passenger seat cushion terminal 2 X5 and terminal 6 X2

If less than the specified value, test for a short between the signal and low reference circuits. If the circuits test normal, replace the appropriate seat cushion temperature sensor.

3. Test for greater than 3.3K ohms between the signal and the low reference circuits listed below:

* Driver seat back terminal 4 X5 and terminal 2 X2

* Passenger seat back terminal 3 X5 and terminal 5 X2

If less than the specified value, test for a short between the signal and low reference circuits. If the circuits test normal, replace the appropriate seat back temperature sensor.

4. If all circuits test normal, replace the MSM.

B2345 42 or B2345 4B

If either DTC is set, replace the MSM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater Replacement

* Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Heater Replacement (Passenger) Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Heater Replacement (Passenger)Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Heater Replacement (Driver) Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Heater Replacement (Driver)

* Control Module References Programming and Relearning for MSM replacement, setup, and programming