How to replace heated seat element in drivers seat when I turn the heated seat on it will stay on for just a few seconds or in most cases it will turn off as soon as I turn it on. Can turn passenger side on will stay on till turn driver side on and then it will eventually cut both off.

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Heated seats 95 Cadillac DeVille

Blown Fuse: A blown fuse can prevent power from reaching the heated seat system. Check the owner's manual for the location of the fuse for the heated seats and replace it if necessary.
Bad Relay: A bad relay may also prevent power from reaching the heated seat system. Check the relay for the heated seats and replace it if necessary.
Bad Heating Element: The heating element in the seat may have failed. If this is the case, you will need to have the seat cushion removed to replace the heating element.
Loose Connections: Check for loose connections in the wiring to the heated seat system. Make sure that all connections are tight and secure.
Control Switch Failure: The switch that turns on the heated seat may have failed. If the switch is not functioning properly, it will need to be replaced.
Bad Wiring: The wiring in the heated seat system may have become damaged or frayed over time. If this is the case, you will need to have the damaged wiring repaired or replaced.

Feb 12, 2023 • Cadillac Cars & Trucks

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I have a 2008 Ford Taurus X AWD. When the dashboard button for the driver seat heating system is pressed, the LED's light, but when released go off and nothing happens. All other seats are fine. Help

ok so when you press a separate button for the others do you feel a click and the button stays in till you press it again and it comes out but when your driver button is pushed in it just come out and doesn't stay in the switch is broken inside and the lock isn't engaging inside holding the button in /or is it that the switch stays illuminated showing its on but no heat from the seat element if that's the case you have to get under the seat cover to the element and possible clean the plug and connector corrosion can get in there from moisture or that element has failed ok

Jun 26, 2019 • Ford Taurus Cars & Trucks

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2010 Lincoln MKS Heated Seat on driver's side stopped working (Light in button turns off on its' own)

The most common cause of this problem is that the drivers seat heater grid is open or burned out. That is based on 25 years as a Ford dealer technician.

Feb 27, 2017 • Lincoln Cars & Trucks

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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche driver side heated seat switch with pedal adjustment and memory does nothing.

Is it just the heated seat? If it is the element in the seat pad has shorted out and the switch acts like a circuit breaker and will turn back off after a few seconds. The only way to fix it would be to pull the seat cushion and test the leads to the element with a meter for resistance. Once the pad is replaced or repaired the switch will work as normal again. There is nothing wrong with the switch...It is the heating element in the seat.

Dec 09, 2017 • 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche

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I have a 2006 Chevy Avalanche. When I turn on the heated seats, they flicker off and I hear a click under the seats. When I move the seats or adjust the lumbar support, then turn them on, they stay on for...

there is loose contact with the heater wiring

Feb 07, 2014 • 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche

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The drivers seat will not stay on. I replaced the

its only a guess alot of times even the dealer cant find out what the problem is and they just keep trying parts till they get it to work

Jan 21, 2010 • 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe

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My 2004 yukon's heated seats will not stay on. The button lights up for a few seconds and then turns off. This happens on both the drivers and passenger side.

Mine did that forever, but started working after the instrument cluster was replaced. It started to show 100 mph in a parking lot. Dealer replaced it for free, and now every little quirk seems to have disappeared, including the heated seats. They are very nice lately. Damn cold here.

Dec 31, 2009 • 2004 GMC Yukon

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I had the same problem on my 04 LeSabre. To check to see whether it was the element or the switch, I unplugged both seats and ran jumper wires to make left switch control the right element. The switch and element worked properly. Then I ran jumper wires to make right switch control the left element. The problem was the same, so it was the element was bad.

I had my element replaced at the dealership, since I didn't want to wreck my leather seats. It cost over $400 (about $150 for the element). I guess it just tucks next to the old element - the old element stays in place.

Jan 13, 2009 • 2004 Buick LeSabre

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Drivers side heated seat does not work

sounds like the wiring either in the seat or from the switch is faulty altho sometimes the element that warms the seats up breaks down/wares out

Jan 08, 2009 • 2005 Land Rover Range Rover

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Driver Heated Seat 03 Suburban

The most likely failure point is the driver heated seat elements. They probably have excessive resistance and once they warm up a little they short out the module and it defaults to not working. I would recommend replacing both upper and lower driver seat elements.

Aug 12, 2008 • 2003 Chevrolet Suburban

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Answer 2 · 12/9/2008 12:00:00 AM

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Posted on Dec 09, 2008

SOURCE: 2004 GMC Envoy Seat Heating Element

Yes u must de-trim the seat cushion, the element is inside the seat, this is not a job for the novice, get the part yourself and take it to an automotive trim shop.

Anonymous

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SOURCE: drivers side heated seat does not work

sounds like the wiring either in the seat or from the switch is faulty altho sometimes the element that warms the seats up breaks down/wares out

Anonymous

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SOURCE: 2005 gmc sierra 2500hd heated seat turns off

you have a couple of problems first of all your drivers sd=ide heated heat pad is probably faulty, for your heating problem you may have to get the hvac doors recalibrated.

Anonymous

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Posted on Nov 25, 2009

SOURCE: My driver side seat heater button only stays on

You need to get your seat heater module reprogrammed.This can be done at the dealership.The bulletin number is 05-08-50-008.This is a bulletin not a recall.GOOD LUCK.

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Posted on Dec 02, 2009

SOURCE: Our Driver Seat Heaters and passenger seat will turn on for 2 sec

When this was happening on my Envoy it ended up being the seat heaters control module that was going out. About $600 a seat on mine. Just wish my repair center found that out before they replaced the seat heaters twice.

Answer 3 · 12/9/2008 12:00:00 AM

Marvin

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Posted on Dec 09, 2008

SOURCE: 2004 GMC Envoy Seat Heating Element

Yes u must de-trim the seat cushion, the element is inside the seat, this is not a job for the novice, get the part yourself and take it to an automotive trim shop.

Answer 4 · 1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

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Posted on Jan 08, 2009

SOURCE: drivers side heated seat does not work

sounds like the wiring either in the seat or from the switch is faulty altho sometimes the element that warms the seats up breaks down/wares out

Answer 5 · 10/5/2009 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

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Posted on Oct 05, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 gmc sierra 2500hd heated seat turns off

you have a couple of problems first of all your drivers sd=ide heated heat pad is probably faulty, for your heating problem you may have to get the hvac doors recalibrated.

Answer 6 · 11/25/2009 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

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Posted on Nov 25, 2009

SOURCE: My driver side seat heater button only stays on

You need to get your seat heater module reprogrammed.This can be done at the dealership.The bulletin number is 05-08-50-008.This is a bulletin not a recall.GOOD LUCK.

Answer 7 · 12/2/2009 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

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Posted on Dec 02, 2009

SOURCE: Our Driver Seat Heaters and passenger seat will turn on for 2 sec

When this was happening on my Envoy it ended up being the seat heaters control module that was going out. About $600 a seat on mine. Just wish my repair center found that out before they replaced the seat heaters twice.

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