woody1185

02 E320, I searched the forum but could'nt find a solution.
My driver side seat does'nt heat up at all. The lights on the switch illuminate, but the seat does get warm. Is there a quick easy fix to this, I'm not really a dealer type of owner.
Thanks

Fanatic

My 97 has done the same (only the back, the seat still works).

In your case if the entire seat doesn't heat, the easiest check is to see if the fuse is gone.

I've been told that (in my case) they have to take the seat apart to get at the heating pads. Most likely that the pad is done and needs to be replaced. At $100/hr shop rate this could be a very expensive fix.

michakaveli

I'm currently in the same predicament. My *** region doesn't heat but all others do. I feel it's a bad heating element and I would like to try to resolve tha tthis coming winter. If anyone can find out the part number for the heating elements

woody1185

Thanks for the reply. If it was the fuse (no part of the seat heats up), would the lights on the switch still illuminate? (because they do) Would it be the fuse in the engine compartment or is there an in-line fuse somewhere? Is there anything I should look for under the seat?


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Petmerctech

Yes, the light will still come on with a blown fuse. Your best bet is to check to see if there is voltage to the seat heater. Most likely, the heating pad is faulty.

MARK CUMMINS

If The Fuse is ok..Then Test the seat heater pads with a OHM Meter..
Unplug the connection under the seat and use a OHM Meter to test the circuit...very easy...If Open Circuit..then you have a defective pad/pads