RareGMFan
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A while back, my heated seat started acting up by getting really hot regardless of what position the switch was in (HI or LO) to the point that I had to shut it off before I got branded on my rear. It did this anytime I tried to use the heat feature. Then it stopped working altogether for a bit, and has now returned to the "gets too hot" thing. I did some research on the issue, but can't seem to find another situation quite like mine. I've read about several instances where the seat gets too hot like mine, but in every one of those cases, the heat won't shut off at all, not even with the CAR shut off, let alone the switch, which points to the module being faulty. That is not the case for my car. If I set the switch in the off position, the scorching stops.
I also noticed another odd problem. The HI and LO lights work when the switch is activated, but the orange light for the power seat graphic that comes on with the parking/dash lights doesn't function. It's not the switch itself, as I've tried 6 or 7 other switches (yes, I have a collection), and it's the same exact situation with all of them.
I will be digging into this shorty, but I'm not sure where to begin. I don't THINK it's the module, because the heat will stop when the switch is in the off position, though I suppose it could still be causing the seat to get too hot while on. Obviously it's not the heating element itself, as it does still work. If it's a wiring issue, what would make it function so erratically while causing the power to the light bulb to go out? Maybe a short issue somewhere is connected to causing a problem in the wiring supplying power to the light bulb? I'd like to just switch out seats, but I have the Special Edition interior, so slim to no chance of coming by one in the yard, and I don't feel like ripping the leather covers off the seat to swap them over to a regular one.
Anyhow, I was hoping someone has had/heard of a similar situation, and might have some insight as to what I should check out first. I'd like to get this functioning again before the really cold weather hits.
I also noticed another odd problem. The HI and LO lights work when the switch is activated, but the orange light for the power seat graphic that comes on with the parking/dash lights doesn't function. It's not the switch itself, as I've tried 6 or 7 other switches (yes, I have a collection), and it's the same exact situation with all of them.
I will be digging into this shorty, but I'm not sure where to begin. I don't THINK it's the module, because the heat will stop when the switch is in the off position, though I suppose it could still be causing the seat to get too hot while on. Obviously it's not the heating element itself, as it does still work. If it's a wiring issue, what would make it function so erratically while causing the power to the light bulb to go out? Maybe a short issue somewhere is connected to causing a problem in the wiring supplying power to the light bulb? I'd like to just switch out seats, but I have the Special Edition interior, so slim to no chance of coming by one in the yard, and I don't feel like ripping the leather covers off the seat to swap them over to a regular one.
Anyhow, I was hoping someone has had/heard of a similar situation, and might have some insight as to what I should check out first. I'd like to get this functioning again before the really cold weather hits.
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