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B0284

Driver Cooled Seat Circuit

2016-2021 Mazda CX-3 2.0L I4

Low SeverityBodyGeneric (SAE)

Description

Malfunction in the driver ventilated/cooled seat fan circuit.

Symptoms

  • Driver cooled seat not blowing air
  • Seat cooling fan noisy
  • Cooling function intermittent
  • Fan runs but no cool air felt

Common Causes

  • Faulty seat ventilation fan
  • Blocked air passages in seat
  • Wiring damage
  • Control module fault
  • Thermoelectric cooler failure

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Test fan motor
  2. Check air passages for blockage
  3. Inspect wiring
  4. Test control module output
  5. Listen for fan operation

Repair Notes

Replace ventilated seat fan motor or clear blocked air passages in seat cushion.

Related Codes

B0280Driver Heated Seat Element CircuitB0285Passenger Cooled Seat Circuit

Other Body Codes

B0284 on Other Vehicles

Common Questions

What does code B0284 mean on a 2016-2021 Mazda CX-3?

B0284 stands for "Driver Cooled Seat Circuit". Malfunction in the driver ventilated/cooled seat fan circuit.

What are the symptoms of B0284 on a Mazda CX-3?

Common symptoms of B0284 include: Driver cooled seat not blowing air, Seat cooling fan noisy, Cooling function intermittent, Fan runs but no cool air felt.

What causes B0284 on a 2016-2021 Mazda CX-3?

Common causes of B0284 include: Faulty seat ventilation fan, Blocked air passages in seat, Wiring damage, Control module fault, Thermoelectric cooler failure.

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