Heated Seats Failure

jmtt90 · 12-11-2009, 08:15 PM

I just wanted to let the community know that my high setting on my heated seats has gone out. If you have heated seats but dont use them often, check to make sure your high setting works before it goes out of warranty.

vipor · 12-11-2009, 08:16 PM

only the high setting? on both seats? sounds fishy....

jmtt90 · 12-11-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

only the high setting? on both seats? sounds fishy....

Yep, I am going to take it to the dealer sometime next week. Ill let you know what they have to say.

vipor · 12-11-2009, 08:20 PM

i could believe 1 switch going bad, but both.... gremlins maybe?

jmtt90 · 12-11-2009, 08:22 PM

Oh im clueless heh. Glad that I still have the low setting though :P

vipor · 12-11-2009, 08:23 PM

i have the CLOTH setting. it's uber. just drink coffee and heat em up yourself

Zeto · 12-11-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

i have the CLOTH setting. it's uber. just drink coffee and heat em up yourself

LMFAO!!! +rep for a good laugh!

DooDooBrown · 12-11-2009, 09:49 PM

Hey man, are you sure they are completely out? Going back to my Honda (and for that matter, most car companys in general), the seat warmers would only work on the "High" setting for a few moments (to get the seats warmed up). After that, they will go off, the only way to get heat back is to put them to low... Hope that is the issue!

wheee! · 12-11-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jmtt90

I just wanted to let the community know that my high setting on my heated seats has gone out. If you have heated seats but dont use them often, check to make sure your high setting works before it goes out of warranty.

Is there a fuse to protect overload on that circuit? Possible there is just a fuse that needs replacing....

spearfish25 · 12-11-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DooDooBrown

Hey man, are you sure they are completely out? Going back to my Honda (and for that matter, most car companys in general), the seat warmers would only work on the "High" setting for a few moments (to get the seats warmed up). After that, they will go off, the only way to get heat back is to put them to low... Hope that is the issue!

I noticed this too. The High setting gets things cooking and then completely shuts off. If you then swap to low, it will stay toasty. I find it annoying and didn't say anything. Nice to know others have noticed this too.

cjof2003 · 12-12-2009, 01:06 AM

for most cars, the high settings gets you toasty, then cycles on and off as not to roast your bum. the low settings is an always on setting. at least this is how it worked for the last 3 vehicles i've been in (all different makes, but no nissan)

Edit

Found this in the manual

"The heater is controlled by a thermostat, automatically turning the heater on and off. The indicator light will remain on as long as the switch is on."

jmtt90 · 12-12-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DooDooBrown

Hey man, are you sure they are completely out? Going back to my Honda (and for that matter, most car companys in general), the seat warmers would only work on the "High" setting for a few moments (to get the seats warmed up). After that, they will go off, the only way to get heat back is to put them to low... Hope that is the issue!

At first my high setting used to pulse on and off. Now, no matter what they do nothing.

vipor · 12-12-2009, 05:40 PM

spearfish25 · 12-12-2009, 05:42 PM

[QUOTE=cjof2003;318826]for most cars, the high settings gets you toasty, then cycles on and off as not to roast your bum. the low settings is an always on setting. at least this is how it worked for the last 3 vehicles i've been in (all different makes, but no nissan)

I have owned two Audis and both had dials for the heated seats with settings from 0 to 6. 6 could probably set your cloths on fire and it never cycled on/off. The hi/low settings seem fine though as 6 options was probably overkill.

For the OP, if the high setting is doing nothing then you need to check your fuses and/or have a dealer visit.

vipor · 12-12-2009, 05:45 PM

this thermostat controlled high setting makes sense. now if the seats NEVER warm up with the setting on High, then there is definitely a problem.

12-11-2009, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
jmtt90 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St.Amant, LA Posts: 32 Drives: MB 370z 6mt t/s Rep Power: 16	Heated Seats Failure I just wanted to let the community know that my high setting on my heated seats has gone out. If you have heated seats but dont use them often, check to make sure your high setting works before it goes out of warranty.

12-11-2009, 08:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	only the high setting? on both seats? sounds fishy.... __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-11-2009, 08:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	i could believe 1 switch going bad, but both.... gremlins maybe? __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-11-2009, 08:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	i have the CLOTH setting. it's uber. just drink coffee and heat em up yourself __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-12-2009, 01:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
cjof2003 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 74 Drives: 02 Acura RSX Type S Rep Power: 16	for most cars, the high settings gets you toasty, then cycles on and off as not to roast your bum. the low settings is an always on setting. at least this is how it worked for the last 3 vehicles i've been in (all different makes, but no nissan) Edit Found this in the manual "The heater is controlled by a thermostat, automatically turning the heater on and off. The indicator light will remain on as long as the switch is on." Last edited by cjof2003; 12-12-2009 at 02:17 AM.

12-11-2009, 08:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
jmtt90 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St.Amant, LA Posts: 32 Drives: MB 370z 6mt t/s Rep Power: 16	Oh im clueless heh. Glad that I still have the low setting though :P

12-11-2009, 09:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
DooDooBrown Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370 Touring w/spt Rep Power: 16	Hey man, are you sure they are completely out? Going back to my Honda (and for that matter, most car companys in general), the seat warmers would only work on the "High" setting for a few moments (to get the seats warmed up). After that, they will go off, the only way to get heat back is to put them to low... Hope that is the issue!

12-12-2009, 05:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	__________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-12-2009, 05:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	[QUOTE=cjof2003;318826]for most cars, the high settings gets you toasty, then cycles on and off as not to roast your bum. the low settings is an always on setting. at least this is how it worked for the last 3 vehicles i've been in (all different makes, but no nissan) I have owned two Audis and both had dials for the heated seats with settings from 0 to 6. 6 could probably set your cloths on fire and it never cycled on/off. The hi/low settings seem fine though as 6 options was probably overkill. For the OP, if the high setting is doing nothing then you need to check your fuses and/or have a dealer visit. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

12-12-2009, 05:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	this thermostat controlled high setting makes sense. now if the seats NEVER warm up with the setting on High, then there is definitely a problem. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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