Lexus NX: Seat Heater for Rear Left Seat does not Operate
DESCRIPTION
When the refreshing seat switch is operated, the air conditioning amplifier assembly receives the signal via the LIN communication line, and operates the seat heater for the corresponding rear seat.
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
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If the auxiliary battery voltage is low, the seat heater system may not operate. When "High Power Consumption / Partial Limit On AC/Heater Operation" is displayed on the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly, inspect the auxiliary battery, referring to On-vehicle Inspection for the charging system.
HINT:
If the auxiliary battery voltage is low, "Operation Limitation Control History Count (Level 1)" and "Operation Limitation Control History Count (Level 2) is counted.
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If the auxiliary battery voltage is low, the seat heater system may not operate. Refer to Data List for the power steering system.
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for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column:
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for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:
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for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column:
- Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
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When the auxiliary battery is disconnected or the air conditioning amplifier assembly is replaced, be sure to perform servo motor initialization.
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PROCEDURE
| 1. | CLEAR DTC |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
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| 2. | CHECK FOR DTC |
(a) Check for DTCs.
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OK:
DTC B14C3 is not output.
| NG | .gif) | GO TO DTC B14C3 |
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| 3. | CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEATBACK COVER LH - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) |
| (a) Disconnect the separate type rear seatback cover LH connector. |
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(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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| i7-4 - Body ground | Always | Below 1 Ω |
(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| i7-1 - Body ground | Power switch on (IG) | 11 to 14 V |
| i7-1 - Body ground | Power switch off | Below 1 V |
| NG | | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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| 4. | INSPECT SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEATBACK COVER LH |
(a) Remove the separate type rear seatback cover LH.
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for Manual Seat:
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for Power Seat:
(b) Inspect the separate type rear seatback cover LH.
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for Manual Seat:
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for Power Seat:
| NG | | REPLACE SEPARATE TYPE SEATBACK COVER RH |
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| 5. | CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEATBACK COVER LH - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY) |
(a) Disconnect the i7 separate type rear seatback cover LH connector.
(b) Disconnect the I50 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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| i7-5 - I50-36 (SHDE) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| i7-5 or I50-36 (SHDE) - Body ground | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
| NG | | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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| 6. | CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER - SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEATBACK COVER LH AND BODY GROUND) |
(a) Disconnect the i6 bench type seat cushion cover connector.
(b) Disconnect the i7 separate type rear seatback cover LH connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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| i6-5 - i7-3 | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| i6-4 - i7-2 | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| i6-1 - Body ground | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| i6-5 or i7-3 - Body ground | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
| i6-4 or i7-2 - Body ground | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
| NG | | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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| 7. | INSPECT BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER |
(a) Remove the bench type rear seat cushion cover.
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for Manual Seat:
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for Power Seat:
(b) Inspect the bench type rear seat cushion cover.
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for Manual Seat:
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for Power Seat:
| NG | | REPLACE BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER |
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| 8. | CHECK SEAT HEATER CONTROL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
(a) Temporarily replace the seat heater control sub-assembly LH with a new or known good one.
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OK:
The seat heater operates normally.
| OK | | END (SEAT HEATER CONTROL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH WAS DEFECTIVE) |
| NG | | REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY |
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Components
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Removal
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Installation
INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE 1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH (a) Temporarily install the rear upper control arm to the rear suspension member wi
