B0281
Passenger Heated Seat Element Circuit
2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4L I4 🇩🇪
Low SeverityBody
Description
Malfunction in the passenger heated seat heating element circuit.
Symptoms
- Passenger heated seat not warming
- Heater indicator flashes
- Seat heater cycles off quickly
Common Causes
- Open heating element
- Thermistor failure
- Module fault
- Wiring damage under seat
Diagnostic Steps
- Test element resistance
- Check thermistor
- Inspect connector
- Test module output
Repair Notes
Replace 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
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
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Common Questions
What does code B0281 mean on a 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
B0281 stands for "Passenger Heated Seat Element Circuit". Malfunction in the passenger heated seat heating element circuit.
What are the symptoms of B0281 on a Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Common symptoms of B0281 include: Passenger heated seat not warming, Heater indicator flashes, Seat heater cycles off quickly.
What causes B0281 on a 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Common causes of B0281 include: Open heating element, Thermistor failure, Module fault, Wiring damage under seat.