PIC5954A

Bulletin No.: PIC5954A
Date: Dec-2014
Subject:
Heated Seats Inoperative with DTC U0209 Reprogram Heated Seat Module
Models:
2010 - 2015 Buick LaCrosse
2011 - 2015 Buick Regal
2012 - 2015 Buick Verano
2010 - 2015 Chevrolet Camaro
2011 - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
2010 - 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
2013 - 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
2012 - 2015 Chevrolet Sonic
2011 - 2015 Chevrolet Volt
2010 - 2015 GMC Terrain
with Heated Driver and Front Passenger Seats (RPO KA1)
This PI was superseded to update Recommendation/Instructions. Please discard PIC5954.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern
This condition may be due to an intermittent software issue within the heated seat module that results in loss of communication from the HVAC controller
Recommendation/Instructions
Important: Do NOT replace the Heated Seat Module for this condition.
If the technician finds that both heated seats are inoperative and DTC U0209 is present in the HVAC Module, reprogram the K29 Seat Heating Control Module
using the latest calibration in TIS2WEB (released 12/8/2014).
If the technician finds that both heated seats are inoperative but DTC U0209 is NOT present, perform normal heated seat inoperative diagnostics in Service
Information for your specific vehicle.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
2810715
K29 Seat Heater Control Module Reprogramming with SPS
0.3 hr
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the
remaining steps do not need to be performed.
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your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
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