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Heated seats not working and drivers power seat not working. what do I need to repace? drivers power seat not working and heated seats not working

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  • Anonymous Jan 25, 2009

    please help same problem and it is 20 below heated seats do not work

  • Anonymous Feb 08, 2009

    I Have the same issue. I checked the plugs under the seat and they were all sat. I then checked the fuse labeled HEATED SEATS and the fuses were sat. In the owners manual it says somethig about another fuse panel under the instrument panel to the left side of the steering colum that has a fuse of felay labeled something about front seats. I have tore the dash apart with no luck of finding this OTHER panel. Someone has had to of had this problem before.....

  • vannman1 Feb 19, 2009

    Both heaters want work and the passenger door electric is dead

  • EscaladeMan Feb 26, 2009

    I have a 2004 Escalade and the driver heated seat does not work. The lights go on and then automatically shut off on the door panel. The passenger side works fine but if I try turning the driver side heaters on, it automatically shuts the passenger side heaters off.. Anyone knows the fix? All cables seem intact and can't find any blown fuses. Checked both fuse boxes (the one under the hood and the one on the side of the dashboard).

  • Anonymous Mar 19, 2014

    Fuses, and all other systems on circuits verified. Both run/start and key off/constant power verified to heated seat control modules. Suspect electronic control module located in the dash. Or, is there a shared junction or connection that could have come lose? Heaters in both seats inoperable.

  • Anonymous Mar 25, 2014

    drivers side heated seat not working no power at switch

  • Anonymous Mar 25, 2014

    seat position 1 or 2 not giving a signal upon completion

  • Anonymous Mar 31, 2014

    i need to replace the drivers seat power motor cant find anything to show me how to it can you please help

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Did you check the fuses? that would be the first thing to check.

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I have the same problem in my 04 suburban. the dealer says its computer related and wants $650 to replace the computer stack or something like that. I have already checked all fuses and breakers. The problem was intermitent at first now finally totally dead

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If both are not working its probably a fuse or a disconnected wire going to the seat. The heating and the power movement of the seat are two different systems, but they do run off the same power source going to the seat. Just look under the seat, the wires should be ez to see. Check to make sure that the wire is pluged all the way into its port. Next check your fuse box. Heated seats usually have thier own fuse. Hope this helps. Good luck. John...

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the fuse is located under the back seat behind the driver. it is one of the large silver fuses (there is one for the left and one for the right) under the black cover with a picture of the battery on it and lift the black fuse cover off of that. check inside the top cover for the fuse locations.

I have not had a problem with the seat actually going on by itself. The location of the switch is horrible in that if you use the arm rest for what it was intended (resting your arm on it) you are likely to activate the heaters. I have to warn all of my "new" passengers of this wonder in engineering.

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Principles of Operation
Driver Power Seat The driver power seat is controlled by the driver seat module (DSM). The DSM does not need to be configured, however the drive seat does need to be calibrated when the DSM is installed. The driver seat regulator control switch provides voltage to the DSM when activated. The neutral position of each driver seat regulator control switch position is a ground state through the seat regulator control switch contacts. A voltage input causes the DSM to power the appropriate motor until the input is removed. Ground is the normal state of the motor circuits through the DSM and is not switched to control the motors. The DSM internally switches the appropriate line from ground to power to adjust the motors.
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For additional information on carrying out the power seat calibration procedure, refer to the scan tool operating manual.
Memory Seat Memory seat positioning can be recalled with the memory switches on the driver door panel or a programmed remote keyless entry transmitter. In either case, the DSM receives a memory recall 1 or 2 command from the driver door module (DDM) over the SCP communication network. The memory recall switches are a hardwired input to the DDM. The DDM also receives the remote keyless entry transmitter signals. Once a valid memory recall command is received from the DDM, the DSM moves the drivers seat to the position stored in memory by powering the appropriate motors and monitoring the motor position sensors until the position is reached.
Easy Exit/Easy Entry The easy exit function moves the seat backwards about two inches when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch. The DSM receives a key out command over the SCP communication network and powers the driver seat rearward. This function will not operate if the seat is less than the travel distance to the end of the track, or the function has been deactivated at the message center driver personality settings. The DSM will also cancel this operation if a valid input command is received, such as the seat regulator control switch or memory recall request.
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Heated Seats The driver and passenger heated seats share a common battery and ignition feed. A separate shared ignition source supplies the heated seat switches. When the heated seat switch is pressed with the ignition switch in RUN, a momentary voltage signal is sent to the heated seat module. The heated seat module then supplies power to the heating element circuit. The cushion element and seat backrest element are wired in series and powered by the same output. The heated seat module also will ground the separate indicator circuit at the heated seat switch to indicate an ON state. The heated seat module will remain on until the heated seat switch is pressed and a momentary voltage signal is received, or until 10 minutes expire. If the ignition source is removed from the module, the heated seat module will enter an off state and will not return to ON until the switch is once again pressed with the ignition switch in RUN. The heated seat module is designed to heat the seat to 37.5°C (99.5°F) and maintain the temperature until time-out or switched off. This temperature is maintained by the heated seat module monitoring the temperature sensor located in the seat cushion element, and adjusting the current flow to the heating elements.
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  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
  1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

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    • Front seat track motors.
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    • Front seat backrest power recline.
    • Lumbar motor.
    • BJB Fuses 411 (15A), 421 (20A), 425 (40A), 428 (20A)
    • CJB Fuses 205 (5A), 216 (5A), 207 (5A)
    • Seat regulator control switch.
    • Memory set switch.
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Principles of Operation
Driver Power Seat The driver power seat is controlled by the driver seat module (DSM). The DSM does not need to be configured, however the drive seat does need to be calibrated when the DSM is installed. The driver seat regulator control switch provides voltage to the DSM when activated. The neutral position of each driver seat regulator control switch position is a ground state through the seat regulator control switch contacts. A voltage input causes the DSM to power the appropriate motor until the input is removed. Ground is the normal state of the motor circuits through the DSM and is not switched to control the motors. The DSM internally switches the appropriate line from ground to power to adjust the motors.
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Seat Calibration The DSM is calibrated using a scan tool. The calibration procedure automatically powers the driver power seat through its full range of motion and records the full stop positions by monitoring the motor position sensors. Once the full stop positions or range of the seat have been recorded, the DSM will only operate within the calibrated range. Any input attempting to drive the seat beyond the calibrated range will be ignored. This calibration is used for all seat control functions including manual switch control and memory recall positioning. During the seat calibration, the DSM may identify a function that is inoperative, such as a position sensor not changing. If the DSM identifies a concern that has a related diagnostic trouble code (DTC), the DSM will set the related DTC at the end of the validation procedure.
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For additional information on carrying out the power seat calibration procedure, refer to the scan tool operating manual.
Memory Seat Memory seat positioning can be recalled with the memory switches on the driver door panel or a programmed remote keyless entry transmitter. In either case, the DSM receives a memory recall 1 or 2 command from the driver door module (DDM) over the SCP communication network. The memory recall switches are a hardwired input to the DDM. The DDM also receives the remote keyless entry transmitter signals. Once a valid memory recall command is received from the DDM, the DSM moves the drivers seat to the position stored in memory by powering the appropriate motors and monitoring the motor position sensors until the position is reached.
Easy Exit/Easy Entry The easy exit function moves the seat backwards about two inches when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch. The DSM receives a key out command over the SCP communication network and powers the driver seat rearward. This function will not operate if the seat is less than the travel distance to the end of the track, or the function has been deactivated at the message center driver personality settings. The DSM will also cancel this operation if a valid input command is received, such as the seat regulator control switch or memory recall request.
The DSM will record the current seat position before powering the seat for a easy exit function. This recorded position will be used to return the seat to this position on the easy entry operation. During easy entry operation, the seat is returned to the position previous to the easy exit operation. Easy entry operation will be cancelled if a valid input command is received by the DSM.
Passenger Power Seat The passenger power seat motors are hardwired to the passenger seat regulator control switch. The circuits are normally at ground through the seat regulator control switch. The individual circuit is switched to power when the specific adjustment position is selected.
Heated Seats The driver and passenger heated seats share a common battery and ignition feed. A separate shared ignition source supplies the heated seat switches. When the heated seat switch is pressed with the ignition switch in RUN, a momentary voltage signal is sent to the heated seat module. The heated seat module then supplies power to the heating element circuit. The cushion element and seat backrest element are wired in series and powered by the same output. The heated seat module also will ground the separate indicator circuit at the heated seat switch to indicate an ON state. The heated seat module will remain on until the heated seat switch is pressed and a momentary voltage signal is received, or until 10 minutes expire. If the ignition source is removed from the module, the heated seat module will enter an off state and will not return to ON until the switch is once again pressed with the ignition switch in RUN. The heated seat module is designed to heat the seat to 37.5°C (99.5°F) and maintain the temperature until time-out or switched off. This temperature is maintained by the heated seat module monitoring the temperature sensor located in the seat cushion element, and adjusting the current flow to the heating elements.
Inspection and Verification
  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
  1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

    Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Electrical
    • Front seat track motors.
    • Front seat track binding or obstructed.
    • Front seat backrest power recline.
    • Lumbar motor.
    • BJB Fuses 411 (15A), 421 (20A), 425 (40A), 428 (20A)
    • CJB Fuses 205 (5A), 216 (5A), 207 (5A)
    • Seat regulator control switch.
    • Memory set switch.
    • Lumbar seat control switch.
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Heated seats not working and drivers power seat not working. what do I need to repace?

the fuse is located under the back seat behind the driver. it is one of the large silver fuses (there is one for the left and one for the right) under the black cover with a picture of the battery on it and lift the black fuse cover off of that. check inside the top cover for the fuse locations.

I have not had a problem with the seat actually going on by itself. The location of the switch is horrible in that if you use the arm rest for what it was intended (resting your arm on it) you are likely to activate the heaters. I have to warn all of my "new" passengers of this wonder in engineering.
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