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Aftermarket Heated Seats
44 messages, Last post on Dec 15, 2010 at 1:32 PM
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#15 of 44 I purchased 2 kits from Sports Imports Ltd by eggenberger
Jan 07, 2004 (2:30 am)
for my 2001 Dodge Stratus R/T coupe. They came with heating pads for both the cushion and back and had GM style round control buttons with HI, LO, and off. All the wiring is ready to install with connectors and control unit and the install is relatively simple although it does take time to do it properly. Wiring harness comes with its own fuse and plugs into any suitable fuse opening on the car, even if there is already a fuse in the opening. Just have to pick one that is live only when the key is on so you can't accidentally run the battery down.I mounted the switches on the center console so there can be no interference with the power seat,
Looks factory installed.
Price was reasonable - $154.00 per seat - and the warranty is one year.
In the winter, you feel heat in about 2 blocks (this through your heavy pants!).
Seriously considering putting them on the front and middle seats of my wife's Dodge Caravan even though they are cloth. Just gets a little pricey if you get 4 of them.
Web address is www.Sportsimportsltd.com.
- ssaunders (Aug 20, 2004 9:16 am)
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#16 of 44 Eggenberger by steve_ HOST
Jan 07, 2004 (8:02 am)
How difficult was the install of the heater elements in the seats themselves? Did you remove the seats to work on them?Steve, Host
#17 of 44 Not difficult, just time consuming. by eggenberger
Jan 16, 2004 (2:11 am)
Took out the passenger seat by popping off the track covers, then removing the 2 nuts and 2 bolts that hold the tracks to the floor.Took the seat inside and took the molded back off, then opened the hog rings at the back of the seat and the bottom of the back so I could slide the heating pads in between the leather and the padding. The pads have a covering on one side that peels off to reveal a sticky side so you have to do this carefully. Peel down an inch or two and carefully work the pad into the proper position without any wrinkles and slowly peel the paper down as you stick the pads. The enclosed instructions cover this very well.
Then put the hogrings back in.
Drivers seat is the same except you have to disconnect the power seat wiring under the seat.
While the seats are out, fish the wiring harness for each seat under the carpet from the console to the midpoint under the seat (cut an X in the carpet under the seat where you want the wiring to come out). On my car, I removed the storage bin from the console to get to the interior to finish running the wiring and CAREFULLY measured and cut the holes for the switches just in front of the shift lever. Then finish running the wiring harnesses through the front of the console up to the lower backside of the dash and over to the fuse block at the left end of the dash and plug the harnesses in. On my car there were 2 unused fuseholders that I used, however, the harness can be piggybacked into a holder that is already used.
Then put the seats back in, bolt them down, plug in the wiring, and test them out.
As I said, not difficult but somewhat time consuming to do properly and neatly.
Other cars may require going under the floor pan to remove nuts or bolts to remove the seats and other consoles may not be as easy to work on (or may be easier!).
Strongly suggest the shop manual for all this.
Mounting the switches in the seat trim appears to be even easier if the trim will support this.
Mounting the switches in the door panels as on some GM vehicles would be much more difficult plus would require getting wiring harness extensions from Sports Import which would also up the price a bit.
By the way, these pads can only be installed on seats that have separate padding and upholstery. They cannot be installed on seats that are molded in one piece.
#19 of 44 Katzkin v. Classic Soft Trim by micksdad1
Jan 20, 2004 (7:36 pm)
I am looking to install aftermarket leather in a 2004 Toyota 4Runner. Has anybody looked into either Katzkin and Classic Soft Trim, which did you choose and why? Thanks.#20 of 44 Prices for Heated Seats by ssaunders
Aug 20, 2004 (9:16 am)
Replying to: eggenberger (Jan 07, 2004 2:30 am)
Anyone, I was quoted a price of $635 to have heated seats (driver and passenger) installed in my Infiniti I30. Is this too high? What price range should I be looking for?
#22 of 44 2004 Suburu Baja Heated seats by harris1
Oct 21, 2004 (7:22 pm)
I am looking for options for either adjusting the heat range on the heated seats or worst case scenario- replacement with a good aftermarket. The heated seats aren't worth the money. The wife dosn't even bother to turn the seats off in the middle of summer {and that is on high not low}.After I was told by one dealer there was nothing wrong I tried another who said there was no adjustments to be made.I also talked to aservice rep who said basicaly the same thing and that I could not talk to anybody in the tech department.If I had any idea that these seats were so bad I would have bought another vehicle.I am totally dissatisfied with Suburu and its service.#23 of 44 Re: [kirstie_h] by harris1
Oct 21, 2004 (7:51 pm)
Replying to: kirstie_h (Nov 11, 2002 6:34 pm)
I own a 2004 Subaru Baja with factory front heated seats that aren't worth the money. I live in the upper peninsula of Michigan where it is a must in the winter. After the dealer checked it they said there was nothing wrong and to live with it. It looks like my only option is to have the factory heaters ripped out and replaced with a good aftermarket set. They are so bad that they shouldn't even be offered. On the other hand I also own a 2000 dodge 3500 with factory heated seats that I have never had to put on high,the low setting was more than adequate. I am totally satisfied with the dodge heated seats and they are well worth the extra option money.
#24 of 44 Last minute gift suggestion by steve_ HOST
Dec 23, 2004 (8:34 am)
"So you've got gloves to keep her hands toasty while she drives, but what about the rest of her body? Seat heaters to the rescue! Rather than buy a completely new car (with factory heaters), just take a gander at www.sportsimportsltd.com. It offers a great car seat heater kit (sale price, $149.95) so you can retrofit the old jalopy for your sweetie."Top 10 Car Savvy Stocking Stuffers for Gals
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