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Post by hoohoo51 on Oct 5, 2004 12:38:15 GMT -6
so the other day i noticed my seating was not heating up while my wife's buns were nice and toasty. i replaced the heated seat control module but no luck. please help as soon as possible as i live in chicago and its getting cold here fast  |
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Post by scottydl on Oct 5, 2004 13:27:54 GMT -6
Have you tested the push-button switch on your door? Maybe it's faulty. If the switch is good and you have a new heating element, then wiring is about all that's left. I hear it's supposed to get warmer by the end of the week, so you should have some time.  |
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Post by Rocketv8 on Oct 5, 2004 15:31:36 GMT -6
 i have the same problem with my 97...look under my post "heated seat question" under GENERAL MAINTENANCE section....Aurora95 gave some good advice on what to check out as far as the heating elements
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Post by Aurora95 on Oct 5, 2004 18:57:34 GMT -6
i have the same problem with my 97...look under my post "heated seat question" under GENERAL MAINTENANCE section....Aurora95 gave some good advice on what to check out as far as the heating elements To further the tip from the other thread, tonight I verified the seatback heat element was 'open' on my Aurora. Seeing as the lower cushion and seatback heater are wired in series, (but separate) I decided to do a quick test by bypassing the open heater element with a clip lead. I was a little worried because in theory I would be doubling the voltage on the lower cushion heating element. The result was heat restored to the lower cushion! A calculation needs to be done to substitute a suitable resistor in place of the seatback element to run safely as a near $0 makeshift repair. I figure some heat is better then none!! |
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Post by kobalt on Oct 6, 2004 0:22:41 GMT -6
Good work! You should post some pictures of your repair...
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Post by scottydl on Oct 18, 2004 11:37:33 GMT -6
I just discovered this morning that my passenger-side heated seat doesn't work.  The switch & lights (on the door panel) seem to work fine, but no heat. Looks like I'll be troubleshooting my system as well.... Aurora95, by mentioning your "open" element, does that mean the wiring has a short or exposed wire that you were able to bypass? Where did you attach your lead to test the circuit? Pics would be great if you've got any. |
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Post by Aurora95 on Oct 18, 2004 17:52:59 GMT -6
I just discovered this morning that my passenger-side heated seat doesn't work. The switch & lights (on the door panel) seem to work fine, but no heat. Looks like I'll be troubleshooting my system as well.... Aurora95, by mentioning your "open" element, does that mean the wiring has a short or exposed wire that you were able to bypass? Where did you attach your lead to test the circuit? Pics would be great if you've got any. Sorry, my digital camera is on the blink & you wouldn't see much anyway. Basically the lower & rear cushion heating elements have a black cable with a two conductor green plug marked like '1236' exiting towards the bottom on the seatback (far left) and the other is just forward of mid point on the lower cushion. Access is rather poor & to work on these connections requires the willingness to nearly stand on your head.  The seatback connection on the drivers side was the most accessible on my car. Once the connector is disconnected I was able to use my multimeter (ohms position) and verify the element was 'open' like a burned out light bulb. I bypassed the open element with a one ohm 10watt resistor for now. I made my connections with clip leads for the test. I will not be changing the seatback heating element so I might cut off the lead going in the seat so I can utilize the connector for a more permanent repair. I decided not to visit the dealer or an auto upholstery shop to replace the bad element, replacement will require dismantling of the seat and removal of the upholstery.  |
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i have the same problem with my 97...look under my post "heated seat question" under GENERAL MAINTENANCE section....Aurora95 gave some good advice on what to check out as far as the heating elements 
The switch & lights (on the door panel) seem to work fine, but no heat. Looks like I'll be troubleshooting my system as well.... 
The seatback connection on the drivers side was the most accessible on my car. Once the connector is disconnected I was able to use my multimeter (ohms position) and verify the element was 'open' like a burned out light bulb. I bypassed the open element with a one ohm 10watt resistor for now. I made my connections with clip leads for the test. I will not be changing the seatback heating element so I might cut off the lead going in the seat so I can utilize the connector for a more permanent repair. I decided not to visit the dealer or an auto upholstery shop to replace the bad element, replacement will require dismantling of the seat and removal of the upholstery. 