B0282low severityBody
Heated Seat Control Module Circuit
on 2003 BMW M3 3.2L I6 S54 · RWD
What this code means
Malfunction in the heated seat control module that regulates temperature for one or both seats.
Symptoms
- Heated seats inoperative
- Both seats affected
- Temperature control not working
- Seats overheat or do not warm
Common causes
- Faulty heated seat control module
- Power supply issue to module
- Communication error
- Module software fault
Diagnostic steps
- Check module power and ground
- Scan for module communication
- Test temperature sensor inputs
- Check seat heater element resistance
- Inspect module connector
Repair notes
Replace heated seat control module. Check power supply and ground circuits first.
Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0006
Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0010
Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0011
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0012
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
B0013
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery