Where are the pins on a heated seat?
So the pins for the heating elements are actually populated in the main seat connector, possibly fooling you into thinking they are heated seats when they are not. To be certain, measure resistance/continuity between the heated seat power pin and the main seat earth pin.
When does the seat heater turn itself off?
Also, on some LB7 diesel engine vehicles, the seat heater may turn itself off during the first 10 minutes of operation. This occurs only with the first activation for the day and works correctly with subsequent activations immediately after the event. These conditions are intermiffent and DTC B3941 may be set.
Are there heated seats on a 2004 GMC?
2004 GMC: heated seats The driver’s side heat keeps shutting off Hello and welcome to Just answer.com, Super mechanic here. About your vehicle. There has been a service bulletin for that type of concern. It involves a reprogramming of the driver seat module. The dealership (stealership) would have to do that, I hate to say.
Where can I get a heated seat kit?
Non-OEM generic heated seat kits are available on Ebay, etc, but I didn’t fancy that myself. Parts of this guide may still be useful if you’re fitting aftermarket kit. Heat Element Mats – OEM BMW heated seat mats are available on German Ebay from seller bmwe46driver.
How do I Disconnect the heated seats?
I don’t know if anything else is on that connector or not. You can pull the 30amp SEAT circuit breaker, but you also disable your power and memory seat features. You can also disconnect the heated seat switch from the Driver Door Module which will also disable your memory seats, but not the power seats.
How are the heated seats on a car controlled?
There’s just one “memory seat module” controlling both seats, and also controlling the adjustable brake and accelerator pedals. The control switches for the heated seats in each door don’t have a physical circuit to the “memory seat module” but rather communicate using the chassis serial bus.
What to do if your heated seat is broken?
Then turn the key all the way off to reset the “memory seat module,” want a few seconds, fire it back up, and check the other side. Once the “memory seat module” has identified a fault in either seat it shuts them both down so you have to do this or you’ll fool yourself into thinking they’re both broken.
How can you tell if a heated seat has shifted?
Use a electrical tester to confirm that at least 12 volts exist on either side of the switch. Determine the thermistor’s location and look for any burned areas around it or on the vehicle’s carpet, indicating that it has shifted.