B0283
Rear Heated Seat Element Circuit
2014-2021 Mazda Mazda6 2.5L I4 🇩🇪
Low SeverityBody
Description
Malfunction in the rear seat heating element circuit.
Symptoms
- Rear heated seat not warming
- Rear seat heater indicator not working
- Rear seat heater turns off immediately
Common Causes
- Open heating element
- Thermistor failure
- Wiring damage
- Control module fault
Diagnostic Steps
- Test element resistance
- Check thermistor
- Inspect wiring under rear seat
- Test control module output
Repair Notes
Replace rear heated seat pad or repair wiring.
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
- B0009Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0283 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code B0283 mean on a 2014-2021 Mazda Mazda6?
B0283 stands for "Rear Heated Seat Element Circuit". Malfunction in the rear seat heating element circuit.
What are the symptoms of B0283 on a Mazda Mazda6?
Common symptoms of B0283 include: Rear heated seat not warming, Rear seat heater indicator not working, Rear seat heater turns off immediately.
What causes B0283 on a 2014-2021 Mazda Mazda6?
Common causes of B0283 include: Open heating element, Thermistor failure, Wiring damage, Control module fault.