Venture AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2004)
Seat Heater: Customer Interest
A/C - Heated Seat Element Inoperative
Bulletin No.: 04-08-50-010B
Date: March 31, 2005
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Heated Seat Inoperative (Install Seat Heat Element)
Models:
2001-2004 Chevrolet Venture
2001-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
2001-2004 Pontiac Montana
with RPO KA1- Heated Seats
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to include the 2001 model year and revise the Warranty Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number
04-08-50-010A (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment on the front seat assembly heat function not operating properly.
Cause
This condition may be due to a short circuit in the heated seat element.
Correction
Determine the correct repair procedure based on the VIN of the vehicle:
VINS PRIOR To and INCLUDING:
Chevrolet Venture - 3D324013
Oldsmobile Silhouette - 4D100134
Pontiac Montana - 4D100078
1.
Disconnect the heated seatback harness connector from the heated seat cushion harness connector. Check for electrical continuity at the seatback
connector (female side).
2.
Determine if continuity exists:
Important:
In the condition of "no continuity", you must install both heat elements for the system to function properly.
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If there is NO continuity, both seatback heat element and seat cushion heat element must be replaced. Order the appropriate service kit part
number (see parts information below), which contains replacement seatback and seat cushion heat elements.
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If continuity EXISTS, replace the seat cushion heat element.
VINS GREATER THAN and INCLUDING:
Chevrolet Venture - 3D324014
Oldsmobile Silhouette - 4D100135
Pontiac Montana - 4D100079
1.
Disconnect the heated seatback harness connector from the heated seat cushion harness connector. Check for electrical continuity at the seatback
