B0283
Rear Heated Seat Element Circuit
2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner 4.0L V6
Low SeverityBodyGeneric (SAE)
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
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0283 on Other Vehicles
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2003-2009 4.7L V8
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2017-2020 2.0L H4
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2023-2025 2.4L I4 Turbo T24A-FTS
Toyota Alphard
2023-2025 2.5L I4 Hybrid A25A-FXS
Toyota Altezza
1998-2005 2.0L I4 3S-GE BEAMS
Toyota Altezza
1998-2005 2.0L I6 1G-FE
Toyota Aqua
2011-2021 1.5L I4 Hybrid 1NZ-FXE
Common Questions
What does code B0283 mean on a 2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner?
B0283 stands for "Rear Heated Seat Element Circuit". Malfunction in the rear seat heating element circuit.
What are the symptoms of B0283 on a Toyota 4Runner?
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 2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner?
Common causes of B0283 include: Open heating element, Thermistor failure, Wiring damage, Control module fault.