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2011 JEEP WRANGLER

3.8L V64WDAUTOMATICgas
11 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0282low severityBody

Heated Seat Control Module Circuit

on 2011 Jeep Wrangler 3.8L V6 · 4WD

What this code means

Malfunction in the heated seat control module that regulates temperature for one or both seats.

Symptoms

  • Heated seats inoperative
  • Both seats affected
  • Temperature control not working
  • Seats overheat or do not warm

Common causes

  • Faulty heated seat control module
  • Power supply issue to module
  • Communication error
  • Module software fault

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check module power and ground
  2. Scan for module communication
  3. Test temperature sensor inputs
  4. Check seat heater element resistance
  5. Inspect module connector

Repair notes

Replace heated seat control module. Check power supply and ground circuits first.

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