Heated Steering Wheel Circuit
2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover L322 4.4L V8
Description
Malfunction in the heated steering wheel heating element or control circuit.
Symptoms
- Heated steering wheel not warming
- Steering wheel heater indicator flashes
- Heater turns off prematurely
- Intermittent heating
Common Causes
- Open heating element in steering wheel
- Clock spring damage affecting heater circuit
- Control module fault
- Wiring damage
- Temperature sensor failure
Diagnostic Steps
- Test heated steering wheel element through clock spring connector
- Check clock spring continuity
- Inspect steering column connector
- Test temperature sensor
- Check control module output
Repair Notes
Replace clock spring if heater circuit passes through it. Replace heated steering wheel if element is open.
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 B0290 mean on a 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover L322?
B0290 stands for "Heated Steering Wheel Circuit". Malfunction in the heated steering wheel heating element or control circuit.
What are the symptoms of B0290 on a Land Rover Range Rover L322?
Common symptoms of B0290 include: Heated steering wheel not warming, Steering wheel heater indicator flashes, Heater turns off prematurely, Intermittent heating.
What causes B0290 on a 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover L322?
Common causes of B0290 include: Open heating element in steering wheel, Clock spring damage affecting heater circuit, Control module fault, Wiring damage, Temperature sensor failure.