Seat Heater Issue 2006 C55??
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05 C55
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I had my bottom one replaced on the driver's seat. I'm not sure if they actually break or get burned up from being used. GM heater elements usually burn up, but they also typically last quite a while before that happens.
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2006 C55 AMG
Had mine replaced... The replaced the bottom half of the seat, needless to say they should have replaced the entire thing because they look two tone from the wear...
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It's a common issue on C55.. I replaced mine 2-3 times by dealer.. They actually changed the entire bottom section (instead of just changing heat'n pad).. And yes, it's not working anymore.
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jk i have never personally had a problem with mine partially because i've used them twice since i've bought the car just to see if they work. maybe people on here can tell you which fuse is for this (maybe the level lights wouldn't work either if that were the case) or take a power tester and see if there is current going into the mechanism. i couldn't imagine cost on a new one though
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the question is, how much do you weigh? jk i have never personally had a problem with mine partially because i've used them twice since i've bought the car just to see if they work. maybe people on here can tell you which fuse is for this (maybe the level lights wouldn't work either if that were the case) or take a power tester and see if there is current going into the mechanism. i couldn't imagine cost on a new one though
jk i have never personally had a problem with mine partially because i've used them twice since i've bought the car just to see if they work. maybe people on here can tell you which fuse is for this (maybe the level lights wouldn't work either if that were the case) or take a power tester and see if there is current going into the mechanism. i couldn't imagine cost on a new one though
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the question is, how much do you weigh? jk i have never personally had a problem with mine partially because i've used them twice since i've bought the car just to see if they work. maybe people on here can tell you which fuse is for this (maybe the level lights wouldn't work either if that were the case) or take a power tester and see if there is current going into the mechanism. i couldn't imagine cost on a new one though
jk i have never personally had a problem with mine partially because i've used them twice since i've bought the car just to see if they work. maybe people on here can tell you which fuse is for this (maybe the level lights wouldn't work either if that were the case) or take a power tester and see if there is current going into the mechanism. i couldn't imagine cost on a new one thoughFYI, had the same problem in the C32 BUT it was a factory repair (warranty) at the time. Does anyone know if they are covering this under a TSB for the C55??
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FYI, had the same problem in the C32 BUT it was a factory repair (warranty) at the time. Does anyone know if they are covering this under a TSB for the C55??
FYI, had the same problem in the C32 BUT it was a factory repair (warranty) at the time. Does anyone know if they are covering this under a TSB for the C55??
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Both seats in my C32 fail to heat. I called the local Benz delaer a few dasy ago. They quoted me $1300 to fix one seat bottom! I searched some other threads on the topic and saw where others only paid around $800. Could be dated though. Either way It's an expensive fix.
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My driver's side a-- warmer is out for the third time, after having been repaired twice under warranty. I've learned from this forum that these seat warmers break internally the second you kneel on them or put too much pressure on any one small portion of them. The only real fix, besides the Stealer, is to buy an aftermarket seat warmer insert, remove your seat, open the stiching on the back of it, slide out the OE seat warmer insert, replace with new, restich and reinstall. One of the threads shows which aftermarket instert to purchase.
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My driver's side a-- warmer is out for the third time, after having been repaired twice under warranty. I've learned from this forum that these seat warmers break internally the second you kneel on them or put too much pressure on any one small portion of them. The only real fix, besides the Stealer, is to buy an aftermarket seat warmer insert, remove your seat, open the stiching on the back of it, slide out the OE seat warmer insert, replace with new, restich and reinstall. One of the threads shows which aftermarket instert to purchase.
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2002 C32, 2011 VW GTI
So I imagine it is a design flaw common to all W203s, given that the new elements broke too. I'm not going to bother replacing it with my own money given that I don't trust it will last. The back still works, which is good enough for me. If your car is out of warranty, you may want to think twice about paying to fix it with an OEM piece. Aftermarket is probably the way to go.
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'05 C55
Mine's out as well only on the bottom. Quoted, by a Euro shop (not dealership), at $540 for part (they have to buy from Mercedes), and total of $900. I have an aftermarket warranty. I need to call Monday to see if it's covered. I'm hoping it is, they covered the seat electronics/motor/track when the passenger seat died.
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2002 C32, 2011 VW GTI
Mine's out as well only on the bottom. Quoted, by a Euro shop (not dealership), at $540 for part (they have to buy from Mercedes), and total of $900. I have an aftermarket warranty. I need to call Monday to see if it's covered. I'm hoping it is, they covered the seat electronics/motor/track when the passenger seat died.
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Yea i told them not to order it until i find out if it is covered. I told them for that amount of money I can wait for the car to warm up. They laughed and agreed. These seats are no joke though. My pass seat electronics went out and made the motors fight each other and burn out. They ended up having to cut out the seat, install the new motors/track assembly and electronics unit. That was $2000. Covered under warranty. My warranty cost me $1950 so I'm already ahead; the company has 65,000 miles and 4.5 years left of covering me.
