90% of the time on these 3rd gen escalades, the problem is in fact the connector for the module (not enough ground). The updated harness that LSX Matt bought will fix this issue. They come with an extra two wires. One for another power and one for *another ground.* You can leave out the extra power wire but you MUST use the extra ground wire otherwise you will face this issue again down the road. You can tie 2nd ground wire into the original ground wire. The CCSM is setup to take advantage of this. If you replaced the connector and verified there are no more shorts, loose wires, etc, the Thermoelectric Device (TED) may have gone bad. Or a worn out cushion could be causing them not to be seated correctly and therefore overheating. These Escalades do not use heated seats pads, but rather a TED for both the cooled and heated seats. One in the back cushion and one under the bottom cushion. Just some info for anyone else that stumbles across this video trying to diagnose their heated seats. I had to repair this on my '07

I’m not confident when it comes to electrical repairs, but videos like these help so much bc of how well you go over it in detail. Love the auction Escalade and Tahiti content

Always enjoy your off the cuff comments. Thanks for taking us along the Escalade ride.

Very nice. Being able to fix something, rather than just throwing new parts at stuff is becoming a lost art. Good job Matt.

Hi Matt I have an 08 as well bought used. Didn't have cruise control at time of purchase replacing the brake switch fixed it. I actually did the heated passenger seat a few months ago as well.

"Crack rock?"😂😂

The no cruise control is directly related to the brake switch code, after replacing that switch the cruise worked great. The vehicle was a 08' Silverado

I have an 08 Escalade and I’m following to find & figure out things as you go. Sort of the same deal as you…”auction” find & now sorting through what all was done & not done.

I wanted to go to bed but I can’t knowing Matt just dropped a new vid 🔥🔥🔥

Another great video, Matt!! I am excited for this new "mini-series" of repair videos. Can't wait til the next one! (And more T/A content!😊)

I had a similar problem with cruise on my 08 Escalade, I solved it replacing the brake switch. I had about a 50/50 success rate getting cruise to work by putting my foot under the brake pedal and pulling it up to relieve pressure on the switch.

Late night LSX MATT LETS GO

A good little trick for those wires that you aren’t using is to just bend the wire over and put heat shrink around it. 🤙🏽

When you said “this truck has kind of a stench to it” I knew exactly what you were talking about. Gmt900 has a certain stench to it that other trucks don’t. And it’s not the most pleasant. Also it’s the brake switch 99% of the time. Sometimes you can disable cruise, step on the brake a few times and pull up on the pedal with ur foot and it’ll work for a little while.

My next drain vehicle is one of these. But when I get my truck restored to make some money. My next. Truck will be at 2014 Silverado high country in blue with the brown leather.

My A/C wasn’t working when I bought mine. I recharged myself and has been working fine since. Replaced the MAG shocks, little pricey, but easy fix. Recently did front pad and rotors, much easier than I expected. My Cruise Control doesn’t work either, looking forward to that video.

thanks Matt. took a screen shot of the TSB. think you just fixed my ‘11 tahoe LTZ seat problem. cheers from heartland village !

After tinning yhe pin i just plugged the old connector back in and it worked. That was 3 years ago. I haven't addressed the cruise control yet. My mirrors won't power fold and I bought some shit to fix those and the lumbar.

I have a suburban of that same generation, looking forward to your rear defroster getting fixed. My connector tab for the little pig tail broke off the glass and haven't really found a fix for it. I e read you can solder it on somehow but I suck at soldering.

Best thing I found was a 3rd key. Guess the guy lost it, bought another spare key, I benefitted 🎉. It was a programmable one too. Crazy money.

I have all the same problems & more! 😂 but I love the truck. Definitely subscribing to your channel we can go through all of this heart break together lol

Dude!!! Nice fix!!!✌️

I'm Looking forward to the the liftgate rot episode... got some on my gmt900 suburban

I was surprised you didn't "De-pin" the connector, then simply replace the plug assembly. My 04 heated seats dont want to work so I am going to be digging into this myself, Thanks.

The leaking power steering rack that you said is new is probably the stupid little seals from the power steering lines that go into rack they fail every time and you just kinda have to get lucky for them to seal correctly

Definitely needs a new brake switch for the cruise to work. Cruise cancel is the 1st position of those switches, and they have plastic guts that wear out.

I miss the vented seats on my '12 Suburban LTZ, sure was nice here in Texas. Wish I could install a set in my '03, but since GM switched from seatbelts in the seat to in the pillar, can't really do it.

Make sure to check the electrical connection where the seat connects to the floor wiring harness. Another place it can melt and burn the pin.

I drive both GMT800 and GMT900. The build and component quality is considerably better on the older ones. When I go from the 2004 Tahoe to the 2010 Tahoe there are noticeable differences in the two. Of course I really like my 2004 Tahoe LT better in so many little ways. What parts of the newer ones are better on the newer one I would see if it would improve my 2004, like the parking brake system is much better on the newer one and it looks like it would swap over to the 2004 model. I haven't tried it yet and am looking at what it would take. The system on the older ones is not even adequate and nobody else has done it on KZfaq that I could find.

Is that new connector harness from a recall kit ? I have those matco strippers. One of my favorite tools! Great video as always!

Thanks Matt

Very nice fix for the connector, but I would depin those from the old connector to the new connector, less soldering and crimping for you, makes a cleaner install

Had my Denali apart last night same situation. On Tahoe and Yukon the switch can also fail

You are a Godsend

Change the charcoal cannister to fix the fueling problem. Motor mounts for the clunk Drivers lumbar mech is NLA

The cruise control module is on the brake,easy fix

New MIC ?? :) I buy Escalade 2003 ESV and i love itd ;D not small but... :P Poland wathing here :)

Cruise control definitely don’t work with brake switch codes. Seen that a few times on those trucks

Damn it Matt iam here working out when you find the crack rock 😂

You added solder to thicken the pin, without scraping off the black soot from the arcing? A simple piece if fine grit sandpaper before adding the solder would have greatly increased the conductivity. Now it fits tight but has a high resistance so it is going to overheat again.

10000% the crack rock should have been the thumbnail for this video! 😂

I’d check engine light on cruise control will not work on Gm cars

The connector get damaged when you remote start it i changed the connector in my 10 Escalade and put an in line fuse I have to replace the fuse every winter at least once for the last 5 years

I’m looking for an Avalanche 08 , 09 4wd I’m thinking of the Duramax swap for it

Brake switch caused the cruise to not work in my 07 Yukon

First comment ( and the reason why I will be late for work tomorrow ).

Ok, all of us base model thirdgen guys who aren’t accustomed to living the life of luxury ie. no A/C… When are you converting the trans am seats to vented (way to fancy for a Camaro)

What I want to know is: can you add heated/ventilated seats to a NBS (2004) Chevy/GMC truck? Could these seats be added to Tahiti?

Now I'm interested in seeing what treasure is under the driver's seat

What’s good bro hope all is well. What’s good with Tahiti is she still rolling

Main connector melting!?!?!?!…… thought it was only a Ford thing 😮😂

Why didn't you depin the old connector and push them into the new one instead?

Hello my friend ❤

Two videos in under a week do you have a fever

The brake switch will fix it

Where’s Tahiti?

People get so mad on the internet when you use butt connectors...ive been using them for years, i live in the rust belt... never once had an issue. I can solder and i have plenty of soldering tools...but i prefer butt connectors... especially ones from summit racing. Not the heat shrink ones.

Crack rock 😂

If vehicle manufacturers had their way it would be $20/month to use

First one 😂😂😂😂

These trucks are so cheap on Facebook on marketplace.