Steering Wheel Heater Burned Out?

[Maine Cajun]

With the cold weather arriving I've remote started my truck twice. On both occasions there was a burning smell inside the truck. It wasn't particularly electrical but more like a nut roasting on a stove. I chalked it up to perhaps a mouse stashing an acorn in/on the exhaust system somewhere and it was just burning off. However, now my steering wheel heater won't come on and I no longer have the smell. When I push the steering wheel heater button it will light for a few seconds and then extinguish. I believe I have an issue with the steering wheel heater.

Has anyone else encountered this and, if so, what was the fix?

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[DylanM]

It could be caused by several different components or wiring. Pulling your fault codes may help point you in a direction, but hands on troubleshooting will be required to determine the actual cause.

In a similar issue I had with my passenger seat heat not working, the seat cushion heater had to be replaced.

 

[Maine Cajun]

It could be caused by several different components or wiring. Pulling your fault codes may help point you in a direction, but hands on troubleshooting will be required to determine the actual cause.

In a similar issue I had with my passenger seat heat not working, the seat cushion heater had to be replaced.

Thank you for the schematic! I'll check the codes tomorrow.

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