DESCRIPTION
Output to the front seat cushion heater assembly LH temperature sensor stops if one of the following occurs: 1) the temperature sensor is open or shorted; or 2) the temperature sensor is damaged and its output value does not change.
DTC Code |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
---|---|---|
B14C1 |
Seat heater temperature sensor malfunction |
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WIRING DIAGRAM
PROCEDURE
1. |
CLEAR DTC |
(a) Clear the DTCs (See page ).
|
2. |
CHECK FOR DTC |
(a) Check for DTCs (See page ).
OK:
DTC B14C1 is not output.
OK | ![]() |
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK |
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3. |
READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM |
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Data List.
(e) Check the value(s) by referring to the table below.
Air Conditioner:
Tester Display |
Measurement Item/Range |
Normal Condition |
Diagnostic Note |
---|---|---|---|
FL Seat Heater Temperature |
Front seat LH side seat heater temperature / min: -29.7°C or max: 59.55°C |
Within range from 36 to 42.2°C (96 to 108°F) |
Front seat heater is on |
OK:
The display is as specified in the normal condition column.
Result
Result |
Proceed to |
---|---|
NG |
A |
OK |
B |
B | ![]() |
REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY |
|
4. |
INSPECT FRONT SEAT CUSHION HEATER ASSEMBLY LH |
(a) Remove the front seat cushion heater assembly LH (See page
).
(b) Inspect the front seat cushion heater assembly LH (See page
).
NG | ![]() |
REPLACE FRONT SEAT CUSHION HEATER ASSEMBLY LH |
|
5. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - FRONT SEAT CUSHION HEATER ASSEMBLY LH) |
(a) Disconnect the A35 and A36 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
---|---|---|
A36-32 (TSL) - S40-2 (TH) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
A35-15 (SG-2) - S40-6 (E) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
A36-32 (TSL) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
A35-15 (SG-2) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
OK | ![]() |
REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY |
NG | ![]() |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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