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2011 JEEP COMPASS

2.0L I4AWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0281low severityBody

Passenger Heated Seat Element Circuit

on 2011 Jeep Compass 2.0L I4 · AWD

What this code means

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

  1. Test element resistance
  2. Check thermistor
  3. Inspect connector
  4. Test module output

Repair notes

Replace heated seat pad or repair wiring.

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