Seat Heaters - Inoperative

BULLETIN NUMBER:
EL001-97

DATE:
June 20, 1997

TITLE:
Seat Heaters Inoperative

MODELS:
'97 ES 300

INTRODUCTION

The electrical connectors for the seat heater are identical in shape and may be inadvertently cross-connected. Should a customer state that the seat heaters do not operate, it is possible that the control switches are connected improperly. This may be caused by the connection of the right-side heater switch to the left seat and connection of the left side switch to the right seat. If neither seat heater operates, follow the diagnostic procedures listed in the service manual.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

- A new assembly check procedure was adopted starting with VIN JT8BF22G * V0023701 to avoid the possible occurrence of this condition.





WARRANTY INFORMATION





REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Lift up the console panel from the back side using a screwdriver.

NOTE:
Take care not to damage the panel. Place tape over the screwdriver tip before attempting this procedure.

2. Inspect the seat heater switch connectors:

- The BLACK seat heater switch connector should be installed in the DRIVER'S side switch.

- The BLUE seat heater switch connector should be installed in the PASSENGER'S side switch.

3. Reverse position of connectors as necessary.

4. Reinstall the console panel.