Pin #3 & #9 are the actual on/off signals.
In theory, if those were disconnected- you have removed the physical input activators and kept the function indicators operational- Switch is disabled, but you can still see if they are on/off.
Door module communicates to the seat module throught the data bus. Like that heated seat option activated through the bypass module for the remote start...I "think" it contacts the seat module directly through the bus. Dont believe it sends any signal to the door module.
Here's the seat modules-
