Heated seat not working.

[The_Stig]

Hey guys,

So sometime between last winter and now, my driver side heated seat has stopped working. The passenger one works fine.

Is this a common problem? I am at a loss at where to check or what to do to try and get it fix. Anything would be helpful! thanks.

[Kona Bear]

Re: Heated seat not working.

Maybe the switch on the dash?

On a related note: What year is your car? In July I got a notice from VW that the warrenty on my heated seats was extended until June 2010. Maybe yours has been extended too.

[Deuce]

Re: Heated seat not working.

Maybe the switch on the dash?

I've heard that too. Apparently the roller switches that turn the heated seats on/off can fail. Not sure how to check if your current one is good or not though?

[The_Stig]

Re: Heated seat not working.

My car is a 2002.

I hope it is something simple like the switch. But yes how would i check?
If they are easy to remove could i try my passanger one on my drivers seat?

[Ben]

Re: Heated seat not working.

Try the passenger side switch there, same thing happened to my brothers car, other than for him the element was burnt out.

[Kona Bear]

Re: Heated seat not working.

On second thought, I am willing to bet it's the element. Apparently they are not soldered together to well.

To get at the switches remove the dash cup holder (or dummy plate like what I have) slide your hand palm up, under the switch and push towards you and do the swap. It's worth a try.

[Wildfire]

Re: Heated seat not working.

I feel for you man. Heated seats are bliss!

[The_Stig]

Re: Heated seat not working.

Thanks guys.

After some reading it sounds like dieing switches are pretty common. I will try switching them tonight to see if thats indeed it. ( fingers crossed)

How much am i looking at if its the element?

[Stonewall]

Re: Heated seat not working.

Might be able to pull the heater out of my old seats for a cheap price.

[The_Stig]

Re: Heated seat not working.

Thanks! Ill let you know if it comes to that.

[The_Stig]

Re: Heated seat not working.

GRRRR so the switch does not seem to be the problem. I tryed the passanger switch in the drivers side and still no heated seat.
What would my next step be? I need to get this fixed asap so i can sell my car. Thanks!

[longsock]

Re: Heated seat not working.

the heater?

[The_Stig]

Re: Heated seat not working.

Ya i just talked to VW and the seat may be covered under a recall warantee. Lets Hope!

[Kona Bear]

Re: Heated seat not working.

Yep, your element is toast and it should be covered by the warrenty. I had the same problem and VW fixed mine.

[The_Stig]

Re: Heated seat not working.

Yep, your element is toast and it should be covered by the warrenty. I had the same problem and VW fixed mine.

I just called the 1800 number for vw and gave them my vin. There are no recalls for my heated seat :(

Would it for sure be the element thats gone? Or something inbetween?
What a pain in the ass.

Thanks guys.