Is there a problem with the Mercedes seat heater?
By the way, seems like mercedes isn’t the only one getting complaints about seat heater failures. Read most boards, and you’ll find it’s a pretty common problem.
When did the Mercedes Benz E320 come out?
The gasoline-powered Mercedes E320 had 221 horsepower at 5,600 revolutions per minute and 232 foot-pounds of torque at 3,000 rpm when it was first launched in 1994. The E320’s BlueTEC or diesel-powered version produced just 208 horsepower, but the 400 foot-pounds of torque more than compensated for the lack of horsepower.
Is there a Mercedes controller for heat control?
3) Mercedes uses a different method of heat control than most aftermarket, so you can’t use the mercedes controller and need to use the aftermarket switches. Personally I don’t want to mess up the dash panel. (Mercedes uses PWM for low temp, most aftermarket have a series parallel combo for hi, med, low temp).
Can a heated seat be put over an airbag sensor?
The owners manual says no metal parts should be put on the seat over the sensor as it might upset the sensor and make the “airbag off” light illuminate, but the aftermarket seat heaters are carbon fiber which is not really metal, so I am not sure if putting them over the seat sensor would affect it.
Why is my Mercedes-Benz E320 heater not working?
Learn if it’s a simple fix or time to seek out a trusted technician. Not your vehicle? Why Isn’t My Heater Working? What are common reasons my Mercedes-Benz E320 has heater problems?
Why is my Mercedes-Benz transmission not shifting?
If cracks develop between the two chambers, coolant will mix with transmission oil and it will destroy the transmission. This has been a well-documented issue for Mercedes-Benz cars equipped with the Valeo radiators.
Why does my Acura heater smell like engine coolant?
A failing heater core may cause the car’s interior to smell like engine coolant. The smell will become worse when the heater is turned on. The engine may also begin to run hotte…
How much power does a Mercedes Benz E500 have?
This engine produces a maximum power of 408 PS (402 bhp – 300 kW) at 5000-5750 rpm and a maximum torque of 600 Nm (442 lb.ft) at 1600-4750 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the all wheel drive (AWD) with a 7 speed Automatic gearbox.
Can a heated seat be attached to a heater?
Only caveat is they say not to use any metal to attach the cover to the seat near the heater element, and the mercedes seat uses metal rods so it may not be able to extend beyond the perforated area.
Why is my driver’s side heated seat not working?
The parts are now in to fix my broken driver’s side heated seat. They are replacing both heating elements “pads” in the seat. Half a day job accoring to them. Giong in next Monday. Got mine fixed by dealer. It was the seat pads. Here’s their detail: CUSTOMER STATES DRIVER HEATED SEAT IS INOP.
What to do if your seat heater is not working?
Both are not uncommon. If you’re not going to use the heaters, don’t bother with it. Trouble shooting would probably require removing the seat heater switches and measuring for continuity through the bulbs and switch contacts, and for Voltage going to the seat heater elements.
Why are the heated seats not working on my Subaru?
The passenger side comes on in one of the positions, the driver side does not. Neither seem to be heating. I’m not sure I’d use this feature anyway, I hear heated seats cause testicular cancer. If one of the “on” lights comes on when a switch is turned to low, then the switch is getting power.
By the way, seems like mercedes isn’t the only one getting complaints about seat heater failures. Read most boards, and you’ll find it’s a pretty common problem.
Why is my electric seat not working on my CLK 320?
My CLK 320 electric seat on the driver side is not functioning, the forward and backward movement is not working but the back rest and the head rest works perfectly. Can someone advice how i can shift my seat backward to the position i preferred for driving?
Only caveat is they say not to use any metal to attach the cover to the seat near the heater element, and the mercedes seat uses metal rods so it may not be able to extend beyond the perforated area.
What to do if your electric seat is not working?
Click to expand… take out all the fuses 1 by 1, look at it closely and there is like a little wire inside …. see if its broken. if the wire is fine, the fuse is fine. Many thanks. But I have checked, all my controls are working except for the forward and backward.
Can a heated seat be used on the passenger side?
1) Haven’t found one that can be used on passenger seat bottom. Every vendor I checked with says the heating elements cannot be placed over the top of the occupancy sensor. So it’s a no go on the passengerr side bottom. 2) All I have seen are attached to the seat cushion with adhesive.
Are there any aftermarket heated seats for MB?
The ones at the site above are carbon mesh, so they’ll never fail, unlike the silly things MB uses. You can also buy aftermarket, like from heatedseatkits.com and wire those to the existing harness.
What to do if electric seat does not work?
Some folks have had success by ‘resetting’ the Seat Adjustment control unit modules (N32/1 or N32/2) by removing/replacing the relevant fuse. (date dependent) Up to 31/05/04 – fuse f27. As of 01/06/04 – fuse f29. Up to 31/05/04 – fuse f38. As of 01/06/04 – fuse f34. Does the headrest lower if you manually fold the seat forward?
My CLK 320 electric seat on the driver side is not functioning, the forward and backward movement is not working but the back rest and the head rest works perfectly. Can someone advice how i can shift my seat backward to the position i preferred for driving?
Click to expand… take out all the fuses 1 by 1, look at it closely and there is like a little wire inside …. see if its broken. if the wire is fine, the fuse is fine. Many thanks. But I have checked, all my controls are working except for the forward and backward.
1) Haven’t found one that can be used on passenger seat bottom. Every vendor I checked with says the heating elements cannot be placed over the top of the occupancy sensor. So it’s a no go on the passengerr side bottom. 2) All I have seen are attached to the seat cushion with adhesive.
Are there any problems with a heated car seat?
Problems with heated car seats almost always occur in the seat heater element, instead of in the seat heater switch. However, checking the seat heater element requires taking the car seat apart, so you should begin by checking for other problems, working your way to the seat heater element as a last resort.
Why is my electric seat not working in my Mercedes?
If its is CLK320 2002, then is it the fuse no 6. white 25 fuse. Otherwise please check the list in the fuse box, it will tell you which one is for seat adjustment. yep my passenger seat has the same problem. i can still hear a clicking sound when i press the backward and forward button though…. like its stuck…
How can I Make my heated car seat work?
Be sure that all the plugs in the heated seats are free of corrosion or dirt that may inhibit them from working correctly. You can also check to be sure that there are 12 volts coming from both sides of the switch for the heated seats while the switch is on.
Why does my seat not work in my Mercedes CLA 250?
The seat controls have always worked when the car was moving and if it was fuse it would not have started working again. I suspect a software gremlin that got sorted out when the car was turned of and restarted. Has been fine since. 2014 CLA 250 4Matic, Polar Silver, Premium Package, Bi-Xenon Lights, Pano Roof, Blind Spot Assist, Burl Dash Insert.
Why is my Mercedes C class heater making noise?
Lubricating the bearing in the blower motor will make this noise go away, as will replacing the assembly. This noise has been known to be a potential indication that the motor is going bad and it might be time for a replacement before a total failure occurs.
The seat controls have always worked when the car was moving and if it was fuse it would not have started working again. I suspect a software gremlin that got sorted out when the car was turned of and restarted. Has been fine since. 2014 CLA 250 4Matic, Polar Silver, Premium Package, Bi-Xenon Lights, Pano Roof, Blind Spot Assist, Burl Dash Insert.
Why is my Mercedes-Benz C class heater not working?
If not, then you have a problem. On some early models of the W204 (early 2008 in particular) this was a big problem because the box which the blower is mounted in had no drain holes. Snow and ice buildup can freeze the motor to the point where the fan won’t turn at all. You can manually rotate the fan to get it moving temporarily.
The ones at the site above are carbon mesh, so they’ll never fail, unlike the silly things MB uses. You can also buy aftermarket, like from heatedseatkits.com and wire those to the existing harness.
Where is the seat heater on a Mercedes?
I did not ask however about the seat occupancy sensor, but then the factory Mercedes seat heater is above this sensor and it uses copper wires.
The owners manual says no metal parts should be put on the seat over the sensor as it might upset the sensor and make the “airbag off” light illuminate, but the aftermarket seat heaters are carbon fiber which is not really metal, so I am not sure if putting them over the seat sensor would affect it.