DeVille DHS V8-4.6L VIN Y (2000)
Seat Heater: Customer Interest
Heated Seat (Front/Rear) - Inoperative/Cold
File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories
Bulletin No.: 01-08-50-OO1B
Date: March, 2002
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Front/Rear Heated Seat Inoperative/Cold
(Install Seat Heat Element)
Models:
2000-2002 Cadillac DeVille (All Models) with RPO KA1
This bulletin is being revised to include the KD model installation, parts and labor time information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number
01-08-50-001A (Section 08-Body and Accessories)
Condition
Some customers may comment that the front/rear seat assembly heat function is not operating properly. The front/rear seat back and seat cushion remain
cold when either the HEAT/OFF switch or the BACK ONLY switch is activated.
Cause
This condition may be due to a non-functioning heat element in the front/rear heated seat back/cushion trim cover.
The heated seat system consists of four heated seats, two in the front and two in the rear. On the DHS and DTS models, each heated seat consists of four
heat elements, one in the seat back and three in the seat cushion. On the DeVille model, each heated seat consists of two heat elements, one in the seat
back and one in the seat cushion.
Correction
1.
Determine which heat element is not functioning properly by measuring the resistance values of the factory heat elements. Refer to the appropriate
diagnostic procedure in this bulletin.
2.
If the resistance values of a factory heat element are NOT within the specified range, install a service heat element between the non-functioning
factory heat element and the seat trim cover. Refer to the Service Heat Element Installation Procedure in this bulletin.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information