B0290
Heated Steering Wheel Circuit
2014-2021 Mazda Mazda6 2.5L I4
Moderate SeverityBodyGeneric (SAE)
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
- B0009Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0290 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code B0290 mean on a 2014-2021 Mazda Mazda6?
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 Mazda Mazda6?
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 2014-2021 Mazda Mazda6?
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.