Driver Heated Seat Control Module

[BIGvolFAN]

Hello,
I'm looking for some insight on my 2010 Ram 1500 Laramie and the problems I'm having. In current state, my heated seat and heated steering wheel do not work. My seat coolers are working. I have changed relays, checked fuses, all good. Both the heated seat and steering wheel come on for 2 seconds and shut off. I hear a click when the heated seat shuts off.

I purchased a replacement module online and went to install today. After install, my heated steering wheel works but my seat coolers no longer work, and the heated seats still do not work.

So I conclude that the heated seat panel is bad, but I can't figure out why the seat coolers don't work anymore. If I plug the old module back in, it reverts back to the current state. Is there some type of programming that has to be done with these? What else could I be missing?

Picture attached of the original module.

 

[SitKneelBend]

Hello,
I'm looking for some insight on my 2010 Ram 1500 Laramie and the problems I'm having. In current state, my heated seat and heated steering wheel do not work. My seat coolers are working. I have changed relays, checked fuses, all good. Both the heated seat and steering wheel come on for 2 seconds and shut off. I hear a click when the heated seat shuts off.

I purchased a replacement module online and went to install today. After install, my heated steering wheel works but my seat coolers no longer work, and the heated seats still do not work.

So I conclude that the heated seat panel is bad, but I can't figure out why the seat coolers don't work anymore. If I plug the old module back in, it reverts back to the current state. Is there some type of programming that has to be done with these? What else could I be missing?

Picture attached of the original module.

Are the part numbers the same?

 

[BIGvolFAN]

The old part is 04602984AF, the new part is 04602929AF.

I had read somewhere that the old ones had been discontinued, and this part "fit" per the seller.

 

[chopperman1]

Old part is a heated/ventilated seat module. New is heated only.

04602984AF: HEATED FRONT SEATS,VENTILATED FRONT SEATS
04602929AF: HEATED FRONT SEATS

 

[BIGvolFAN]

Old part is a heated/ventilated seat module. New is heated only.

04602984AF: HEATED FRONT SEATS,VENTILATED FRONT SEATS
04602929AF: HEATED FRONT SEATS

That's great info. Thank you.

What is your source for that? I'm seeing that the old part is discontinued, but hoping maybe there's another part that would work.

 

[SitKneelBend]

That's great info. Thank you.

What is your source for that? I'm seeing that the old part is discontinued, but hoping maybe there's another part that would work.

So for parts you are going to be looking for a later or earlier revision (preferably the former). The last 2 characters will denote the revision (yours is AF next will be AG, AH, AI, etc...). You can try searching looking for the later revision or search the MOPAR parts sites for a part that supersedes the part you have (the description will say something like "supercedes part 04602984AF" or it will list your part number then say "superceded by" and the new part number).

 

[chopperman1]

That's great info. Thank you.

What is your source for that? I'm seeing that the old part is discontinued, but hoping maybe there's another part that would work.

Parts manuals, it's in the description of the part numbers. 04602984AF is the latest, there are no part numbers that supersede it. I think you need to look at used, online parts, ebay etc. Supersession(s): 04602984AC; 04602984AD; 04602984AE; 4602984AF

 

[GTyankee]

what temperature is it outside when you are trying to see if it works ?

I seem to recall that for seat & steering wheel heat to work,
the temperature has to be below 40°F

If it is not that cold outside, it will work for only a few seconds

 

[BIGvolFAN]

Looks like the part I need is

4602931AF​

 

[JB_Funhaver]

Looks like the part I need is

4602931AF​

Were you able to source one and if so did it work?

 

[BIGvolFAN]

Were you able to source one and if so did it work?

Yes. I found that part and my heated steering wheel and ventilated seats works. My seat heater doesn't work, but I think this is a separate unrelated issue.

 

[Kusanation]

Hi,

I am looking to change out my heated seat control module in my 2013 dodge ram 1500 because my heated steering wheel is no longer working. Is this an easy swap I can do myself or should I take my part to the mechanic to get changed out? In other words, is it a part that is awkward to reach or is it fairly straight forward?

Thanks!

 

[HarryS]

It's a bit hard to access, but if you move the seat all the way up, front and back, you should be able to get to it. It's held in by 4 screws.