Drivers side heat/vent seat not working properly
#1
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Drivers side heat/vent seat not working properly
I've looked for this all over the boards and haven't seen my issue specifically.
Passenger side works as expected. Turn dial, light illuminates, seat heats/cools well.
But, driver's side does not. I can turn the dial either direction (vent/heat) and the light illuminates on the dial for about 7-10 seconds. Then it turns off. No heat. No vent. It's a 2010 vert. No warranty. Any thoughts?
I could go without. But, in a black on black vert in Houston... well, I'd like to have the vent. Also, this week's low is 28°. Heated seat would be great.
Thanks guys,
Ryan
Passenger side works as expected. Turn dial, light illuminates, seat heats/cools well.
But, driver's side does not. I can turn the dial either direction (vent/heat) and the light illuminates on the dial for about 7-10 seconds. Then it turns off. No heat. No vent. It's a 2010 vert. No warranty. Any thoughts?
I could go without. But, in a black on black vert in Houston... well, I'd like to have the vent. Also, this week's low is 28°. Heated seat would be great.
Thanks guys,
Ryan
#2
Pretty sure it's only a seat heater and has no "vent" or cooling option. It's either "off" or "heat". You can read about the system in the file "SE.pdf" located here:
Index of /FSM/G37/Convertible/2010
There is a sensor in the seat which cuts power once the seat has reached a predetermined temp based on which notch of the switch you've selected. It's possible one or more of the components in your drivers seat has failed (like that "sensor") but I'm not sure how you could test for that. Hopefully the manual will help you troubleshoot it.
Index of /FSM/G37/Convertible/2010
There is a sensor in the seat which cuts power once the seat has reached a predetermined temp based on which notch of the switch you've selected. It's possible one or more of the components in your drivers seat has failed (like that "sensor") but I'm not sure how you could test for that. Hopefully the manual will help you troubleshoot it.
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Pretty sure it's only a seat heater and has no "vent" or cooling option. It's either "off" or "heat". You can read about the system in the file "SE.pdf" located here:
Index of /FSM/G37/Convertible/2010
There is a sensor in the seat which cuts power once the seat has reached a predetermined temp based on which notch of the switch you've selected. It's possible one or more of the components in your drivers seat has failed (like that "sensor") but I'm not sure how you could test for that. Hopefully the manual will help you troubleshoot it.
Index of /FSM/G37/Convertible/2010
There is a sensor in the seat which cuts power once the seat has reached a predetermined temp based on which notch of the switch you've selected. It's possible one or more of the components in your drivers seat has failed (like that "sensor") but I'm not sure how you could test for that. Hopefully the manual will help you troubleshoot it.
There's both vent and heat in my vert.
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Awesome! Thanks for ID-ing the pdf for seat operations. I'll have a check of the systems tomorrow.
This may be the key!
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT DOES NOT OPERATE.
DRIVER SIDE
DRIVER SIDE : Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK CLOMATE CONTROLLED SEAT CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check climate controlled seat control unit power supply circuit.
Refer to SE-44, "CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT CONTROL UNIT : Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.
2.CHECK CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT SWITCH
Check climate controlled seat switch.
Refer to SE-120, "Component Function Check".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.
3.CONFIRM THE OPERATION
Confirm the operation again.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Check intermittent incident. Refer toGI-37, "Intermittent Incident".
NO >> GO TO 1
This may be the key!
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT DOES NOT OPERATE.
DRIVER SIDE
DRIVER SIDE : Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK CLOMATE CONTROLLED SEAT CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check climate controlled seat control unit power supply circuit.
Refer to SE-44, "CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT CONTROL UNIT : Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.
2.CHECK CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT SWITCH
Check climate controlled seat switch.
Refer to SE-120, "Component Function Check".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.
3.CONFIRM THE OPERATION
Confirm the operation again.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Check intermittent incident. Refer toGI-37, "Intermittent Incident".
NO >> GO TO 1
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Has anyone resolved this issue in their vert? Seems to be common but nobody has given any answers on any forums. Sorry to revive an old thread, but again, nobody has given an answer as to what the problem was.
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#14
Was the burned connector on the control unit under the driver or passenger seat? Did you happen to take any pictures of it? Having the same issue and want to check if mine has been burnt or melted
#15
Control unit location
You can find the climate controlled seats control unit under the front of the seat there is some trim that has to be removed to get access
This is the driver side there's one just like it under the passenger seat as well
This is the driver side there's one just like it under the passenger seat as well