Heated Seats

[nkostop]

This isn't an urgent problem but my heated seat on just the driver side isn't working, and I really have no idea how to diagnose the problem. Has anyone else had this problem/know how to fix it?

 

[OR VietVet]

When this happens it is typically the heating element shorting out. Dorman makes the replacements and when you disassemble you will find a scorched brown burned looking old element. If was both then could still be the same but likely the relay. Replace the relay when you do the element.

 

[Charlay]

Sorry for the problem. Especially this time of year. My seats actually get too hot when you put it on the highest setting lol

 

[SunlitComet]

They are all tapped off the same output of the switch so if just one part fails it is the element or its branched off wiring.

 

[twashi43]

I also have a problem with my drivers seat. The heated seat on the back gets hot,but if I turn on the bottom & the back nothing gets hot. But the lights do light up.Also the a/c portion works perfectly.

 

[nkostop]

Anyone know to to change the heating element?

 

[nkostop]

bump

 

[SunlitComet]

Sorry Have not had to do one yet but pretty sure you will have to unbolt cushion (if bottom heater) from frame and remove cover. Believe it goes between cushion and cover with a heat insulator under the element and on the cushion.

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http://www.gmpartseast.com/gmc/comp...k-bucket-driver-tc162280116-l31m30k10706.html Same setup you are attempting to work on.

 

[Johndunbar]

Many of the drivers gets frustated from this heating seats problem. In order to solve this problem, you need to change the heating element. Get the detail information to know how to change this heating element.