Seat Heaters Acura TL III

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1. Remove the driver's seat (see «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/seats/#seats__front-seat-removalinstallation) ).
2. Disconnect the 3P connector (A) and 2P connector (B) from the seat heater.
3. Check for continuity between the B1 and B2 terminals of the seat-back heater 2P connector. There should be continuity.
4. Check for continuity between the A1 and B1 terminals, the A2 and A3 terminals, and the A2 and B2 terminals. There should be continuity.
5. If the continuity check is not as specified, replace the appropriate seat heater.

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1. Remove the passenger's seat (see «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/seats/#seats__front-seat-removalinstallation) ).
2. Disconnect the 3P connector (A) from the seat heater.
3. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals, and No. 1 and No. 3 terminals of the 3P connector. There should be continuity.
4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the seat heater.

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1. Remove the center console panel (see «CENTER CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#consoles__center-console-panel-removal-installation) ).
2. Disconnect the 6P connector from the seat heater switch (A).
3. Remove the two screws and the switch.
4. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.
5. If the continuity check is not as specified, replace the illumination bulbs (B) or the switch.

See also:
• FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• CENTER CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION