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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2002)18 · Fault diagnosis
18 · Diagnostics

O20 Front seat heating not working

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Seats › O20 Front seat heating not working
Fault diagnosisO20 Front seat heating not working

O20 Front seat heating not working

With panel on, seat heat pads do not work.

StepTest procedureResultAction
0PRELIMINARY CHECKS

Check whether the heat pads have been deactivated by means of the switches at either side of the seats.

NOTE: Device operation is automatically shut off at a certain temperature by a thermal contact located inside the device

OK

Move onto step 1

Switch in OFF position
  • Activate the switch

End of diagnosis

Switch in ON position

Move onto step 1

1CHECKING HEAT PAD POWER SUPPLY

Check the heat pad connectors are properly supplied with power Wiring diagram E3075 HEATED SEATS

OK

Move onto step 2

No supply

End of diagnosis

2CHECKING SWITCH OPERATION

Disconnect the switches and check their efficiency using a Tester

OK

Move onto step 3

Switches not working properly

End of diagnosis

3CHECKING HEAT PAD POWER SUPPLY

Remove the seat trim and check the heat pads are in good condition

OK

Move onto step 4

Cushion heat pad damaged

End of diagnosis

Squab heat pad damaged

End of diagnosis

4CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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