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Dec 20, 2024 | 05:50 PM

#101

milesej05

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I don't have this module underneath the passenger seat of my 2018 XLT but the drivers side heated seat isn't working.

Any ideas??
2018 XLT Heated Seat Not Working

Jan 4, 2025 | 10:05 AM

#102

BuddyNugs

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Originally Posted by tinner1

As dielectric grease is non conductive, you forgot to mention it is used in the prevention of the overheating of electrical connections, voltage leakage, and protects against heat damage. So for us that used the grease as a preventative maintenance it has done it's job in keeping from replacing connectors. You have to apply the grease before any signs of damage in the connectors. But yes, a poor design that's for sure. Just a thought..

So are you putting the dielectric grease on the terminal connection, like from the female on the plug to the male on the board? And just a little goes a long way?

Jan 9, 2025 | 03:14 PM

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tinner1

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Yes,and I did all connections while I had my head under there. Don't be stingy with the grease. If you have TED's, make sure the filters are clean-simple remove and replace.

Mar 3, 2025 | 01:44 PM

#104

pb65stang

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I’m in the process of doing this repair and noticed that my SCME circuit board has a little damage on it (broken resistor, I think). I’m hoping to repair it, but if I need a new SCME, is it plug and play? Or do I have to get it programmed at the dealer? I can’t really find any commentary on a new SCME install. Truck is a 2016 Lariat.

Mar 3, 2025 | 02:16 PM

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grimslade

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Should be plug and play. No programming needed.

Mar 3, 2025 | 11:02 PM

#106

52merc

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Originally Posted by grimslade

Should be plug and play. No programming needed.

The SCME requires PMI if replaced. It needs to be programmed.

Mar 4, 2025 | 03:07 AM

#107

grimslade

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Ok never mind. Sorry for bad info.

Mar 7, 2025 | 11:31 AM

#108

pb65stang

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Appreciate the info. This didn’t fix my issue, so started a new thread.

Apr 11, 2025 | 12:40 PM

#109

TroyBoy30

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Just paid local dealership $200 diag fee to tell me $1000 to fix and it may not fix it. Wish i was inclined enough to do something like this.

Apr 12, 2025 | 09:53 PM

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Totem76

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Originally Posted by TroyBoy30

Just paid local dealership $200 diag fee to tell me $1000 to fix and it may not fix it. Wish i was inclined enough to do something like this.

Don't you wish you had a business where you could charge $1200 to "maybe" fix something.
Note: There are threads on this forum on fixing this. I don't remember the details but there is a controller under the passenger front seat. Inspect the connector...do a search.

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