P0598
Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low
What it means
P0598 means Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low.
Check these first
- A shorted thermostat heater element
- A heater wire shorted to ground
- Low battery voltage
- A failed heater relay
- Corroded heater connectors
What to do next
- Check battery voltage
- Test the heater circuit for a short to ground
- Inspect the heater connector for corrosion
- Test the thermostat heater relay
- Replace the heater if the circuit stays low
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.