Grand Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1997)
Seat Heater: Testing and Inspection
Heated Seat System
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
Before testing the individual components in the heated seat system, check the following:
-
If the heated seat switch LED doesn't light with the ignition switch in the On position and the heated seat switch in the Low or High position, check
the fuse in the junction block. If the fuse is OK, test the heated seat switch.
-
If the heated seat switch LED lights, but the heating elements don't heat, check the circuit breaker in the junction block. If the circuit breaker is
OK, test the heated seat elements as described.
