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Diagnostic reference · P0598

P0598

Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low

System
Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

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

  1. Check battery voltage
  2. Test the heater circuit for a short to ground
  3. Inspect the heater connector for corrosion
  4. Test the thermostat heater relay
  5. Replace the heater if the circuit stays low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.