Driver Heated Seat Element Circuit
1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer 1.8L I4 🇨🇦
Description
Malfunction in the driver heated seat heating element circuit. The seat heater does not warm up.
Symptoms
- Driver heated seat not warming
- Seat heater turns off immediately
- Heated seat indicator flashes
- Seat heater works intermittently
Common Causes
- Open heating element wire
- Thermostat/thermistor failure
- Seat heater module fault
- Connector corrosion under seat
- Wiring damage from seat track movement
Diagnostic Steps
- Test heated seat element resistance
- Check thermostat/thermistor
- Inspect under-seat connector
- Test seat heater module output
- Check for broken wires at seat track flex point
Repair Notes
Replace heated seat element pad or repair wiring at flex point near seat track.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
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Common Questions
What does code B0280 mean on a 1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer?
B0280 stands for "Driver Heated Seat Element Circuit". Malfunction in the driver heated seat heating element circuit. The seat heater does not warm up.
What are the symptoms of B0280 on a Volkswagen Pointer?
Common symptoms of B0280 include: Driver heated seat not warming, Seat heater turns off immediately, Heated seat indicator flashes, Seat heater works intermittently.
What causes B0280 on a 1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer?
Common causes of B0280 include: Open heating element wire, Thermostat/thermistor failure, Seat heater module fault, Connector corrosion under seat, Wiring damage from seat track movement.