Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
Seat Heater Control Module: Description and Operation
The heated seat module (4) is an electronic microprocessor controlled device designed and programmed to use inputs from the heated seat relay, the two
heated seat switches and the two heated seat sensors to operate and control the heated seat elements in both front seats and the two heated seat indicator
lamp Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) in each heated seat switch. The heated seat module is also programmed to perform self-diagnosis of certain heated
seat system functions and provide feedback of that diagnosis through the heated seat switch indicator lamps.
The heated seat module (4) is mounted inside the center floor console (5) on the backside of the power outlet panel (3). The heated seat module has a
single connector receptacle that allows the module to be connected to all of the required inputs and outputs through the seat wire harness.
The heated seat module cannot be repaired. If the heated seat module is damaged or inoperative, the entire module must be replaced.
The heated seat module operates on fused battery current received from a fuse in the Integrated Power Module (IPM). The module is grounded at all
times. Inputs to the module include a resistor multiplexed heated seat switch request circuit for each of the two heated seat switches and the heated seat
sensor inputs from the seat cushions of each front seat. In response to those inputs, the heated seat module controls battery current to the heated seat
elements and sensors, and controls the ground for the heated seat switch indicator lamps (LED's).
When a heated seat switch (Driver or Passenger) is depressed a signal is received by the heated seat module, the module energizes the proper indicator
LED (Low or High) in the switch by grounding the indicator lamp circuit to indicate that the heated seat system is operating. At the same time, the heated
seat module energizes the selected heated seat sensor circuit and the sensor provides the module with an input indicating the surface temperature of the
selected seat cushion.
The Low heat set point is about 36° C (96.8° F), and the High heat set point is about 42° C (107.6° F). If the seat cushion surface temperature input is
below the temperature set point for the selected temperature setting, the heated seat module energizes an N-channel Field Effect Transistor (N-FET)
within the module which energizes the heated seat elements in the selected seat cushion and back. When the sensor input to the module indicates the
correct temperature set point has been achieved, the module de-energizes the N-FET which de-energizes the heated seat elements. The heated seat
module will continue to cycle the N-FET as needed to maintain the selected temperature set point.
If the heated seat module detects a heated seat sensor value input that is out of range or a shorted or open heated seat element circuit, it will communicate
this condition by flashing the High and/or Low indicator lamps in the affected heated seat switch.
