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seat heater problems 850

posted by  VinceA on  Tue Oct 15 04:33 CST 2002
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Now, that the weather has turned colder, I don't have to worry about my A/C. But the driver's side seat heater does not work. Passenger side works well. I checked both switches, but they seem to be OK. Would it be the thermostat that is the problem? Just wondering how many others have solved the problem. thanks








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    seat heater problems 850

    posted by  tonyg on  Tue Oct 15 04:56 CST 2002
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    VinceA,
    Three different problems can be the cause. The easiest is the heater has simply come unplugged. The second cause is a failed thermostat that is accessable by powering the seat to it's highest postion, reaching underneath and finding a hole in the centre of the seat cushion. The thermostat can be pulled out and checked. The third fault and most expensive is a failed heating element. The seat is removed, leather removed and new element installed.








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      seat heater problems 850

      posted by  VinceA on  Tue Oct 15 07:49 CST 2002
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      Thanks, Tony, i'll check more carefully tonight. I did notice the 2 red wires going to the thermostat. Other threads mentioned, maybe, a broken wire. I could see that heating element is worse.







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