Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Seat Heater: Testing and Inspection
Heated Seat Element
SEAT CUSHION ELEMENT
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Disconnect the green heated seat cushion element wire harness connector from the power seat
wire harness. The power seat wire harness connectors for the seat cushion heating elements are secured to a bracket located under the seat cushion
frame. Refer to Wiring for connector pin information.
2. Check for continuity between the two heated seat element circuit cavities. There should be continuity. If OK, the elements within the seat assembly
test OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty seat heating element and cushion assembly.
3. Test the seat wire harness between the heated seat module connector and the heated seat wire harness element connector for a shorted or open
circuit. If OK, element is OK, proceed with testing the heated seat sensor and module. If not OK, repair the shorted or open seat wire harness as
required.
SEAT BACK ELEMENT
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Disconnect the green heated seat back element wire harness connector from the power seat wire
harness. The power seat wire harness connectors for the seat cushion heating elements are secured to a bracket located under the seat cushion
frame. Refer to Wiring for connector pin information.
2. Check for continuity between the two heated seat element circuit cavities. There should be continuity. If OK, the elements within the seat assembly
test OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty seat heating element and cushion assembly.
3. Test the seat wire harness between the heated seat module connector and the heated seat wire harness element connector for a shorted or open
circuit. If OK, element is OK, proceed with testing the heated seat sensor and module. If not OK, repair the shorted or open seat wire harness as
required.
