How To: Install Heated seat switches into D2

[grumpybastard]

This is without a doubt the easiest thing I've ever done, bar none...


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Okay, first off have a look under the rear of the seat and see if they have the heater elements. (Note the connector and 2 wires running off to each cushion.)

If you do? Now its the tricky part you need to track down the following (Try PMing Sniegy he might be able to track some down)

* Left Heated Seat Switch (LR part number YUG102430)
* Right Heated Seat Switch (LR Part number YUG102440)
* Heated Seat Switch Cover Plate (LR part number BTR3655LNF)

Yes the left and right switches are different, which i'll explain why later.



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Pull off the front bezel and undo the 4x screws



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Pull the switch plate out and locate the 2 connectors (which maybe tucked up inside the console)



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Connect the switches, each switch is keyed differently so each switch will only go onto the correct connector.

Turn ignition to position 2 and turn on heated seat switches (they should light orange)



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Now that they have tested okay, remove the connectors off the switches and drop the switches into the switch plate (note the switches are also keyed differently and hence can only go into the correct hole) and reconnect the connectors.



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Push the switch plate back in place and do up the screws



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Push the front bezel on and voila' you are done.

Seriously it took less than 5 minutes to do, all up

[ladas]

And now will have nice warm bums on those cold and frosty mornings.......


..................and heameroids as well :o

[Utemad]

I have a D1 but I always wondered what the extra switch holes were for behind the switch plate. Although somehow I doubt the base model D1 seats have the heaters installed :D

[Ken]

what did that cost in total ?

[Nigger]

Grumpy Bastard, thanks for the tip, I am doing mine this weekend but it is an HSE so tracking doen the timber console piece was a nightmare, thanks Sniegy, saved me $1200! Just one point Grumpy, I think you have fitted your window swithes upside down............
My switches should arrive today/tomorrow and I have araldited the plastic back plate to the timber in place of the special rivets that are only fixed shallowly into the timber piece. Hopefully the super strong araldite will do the trick.There are also a couple of clips that hold the timber in place which were riveted but as i couldn't get the new rivets I have araldited tro M4 studs in so I can run a not down onto the clips. A little more fiddly if you have the timber console but it looks like I have nailed it, will let you know how it turns out with some pictures.
Next challenge is to change the globes in the AC control unit......... could be interesting!

[Nigger]

Sorry I also forgot to thank Scouse. Both Sniegy and Scouse were legends and I would still be scratching my back side if they didnt help out. Thanks guys!

[barryj]

What part number is the dummy to spit if I get annoyed?


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[jessie_xa]

Thanks grumpy,

I have ordered the switches and plate, all three are x england 23.85 for the switches and 15.95 for the plate.
Can't wait to have a warm bum during the colder days.

[2002TD5Auto]

is there any ideas as to which discos have the base wiring?

I have an 02 TD5 Auto non sls. Would it have it?

[jessie_xa]

Heated seats
The heated seat system is available on both manual seats and electric seats. The electrical sub-system consists of
the following components:


The seat heater switches supply an ignition feed to either the temperature control unit (vehicles with electric seats) or
directly to the seat heater elements (vehicles with manual seats). When a seat heater switch is operated, current flows
to the seat heater elements causing them to heat the seat.


this is out of the rave cd

[simonr23]

my disco2 has a connector under each seat, where the wires of are coming from the sea, but arent attached to another connector. the drivers seat has another smaller plug again that isnt attached. could these wires/plugs be for the seat heaters?

[jessie_xa]

hummm pics missing, may take a few more for you to see which ones they are

if the yellow wire is there (runs around the seat base) then seat heaters are there

the easier way is to look in behind the window switches and see if the two heater plugs are there

[NobbyTD5]

Grump
Just had a look with a torch... I have wires under seats with sockest , leading to thick yellow wires under seat cushion ..and some plug sockets through the holes under the window switches in centre console so might be in business
does this sound right ?
your photos - cant view them to be sure...
cheers Nobby

[Basil135]

I installed my switches last night, and tried them this morning on the way to work in the cold - all up, about a 30min drive.

Just wondering how long it normally takes to feel some soothing warmth in my seat?

I didnt notice any appreciable difference this morning, so am hoping I dont have a dodgy relay or something.


Cheers...

[jessie_xa]

hum in about 2 -4 minutes

[NobbyTD5]

I wonder if you can have the connectors but not the elements.....
hence why you can fit the switches but not get that warm glow in the ...?

[Basil135]

I wonder if you can have the connectors but not the elements.....
hence why you can fit the switches but not get that warm glow in the ...?

Thought of that, but I do have the pretty yellow wires clipped to the underside of the seats. Arn't these the heating elements to give you that warm feeling?

[Basil135]

Thought of that, but I do have the pretty yellow wires clipped to the underside of the seats. Arn't these the heating elements to give you that warm feeling?

Ok - as an update, I have checked the switches & they are working correctly...Ie: pins 1 & 4 connected when the switch is on (depressed) and open circuit when the switch is off.

I have checked all of the connectors & they are in place and connected, as are all of the fuses.

From what I can see, pins 2 & 5 on the connector on the back of the switch only operate the "on" light.

Over the weekend, I will try & trace the wiring back further towards the power source, and see if I can find anything amiss there.

If anyone has any ideas, please let me know - cause its really cold here in the mornings....



As a side note, the tracing of the wires will need to be done AFTER I install the new side steps... Photos to follow...

[Basil135]

Hi guys,

Just wondering if anyone had any suggestions before I dodge work tomorrow, and spend the day tracing wires?

Thanks for any suggestions.

[ladas]

Thought of that, but I do have the pretty yellow wires clipped to the underside of the seats. Arn't these the heating elements to give you that warm feeling?

The pretty yellow wires under the seats are part of the SRS Airbag sysyem - it activates seat belt tensioners on the seat belt fittings

You would have to have quite a few other wires/cables for the heated seats

[ladas]

On the wiring diagrams I have available the wires to the heater elements are Pink , Green, Orange and Black 2000 - 2002

and Blue, Red and Black on the 2003 version



yellow definately SRS system

[Basil135]

if the yellow wire is there (runs around the seat base) then seat heaters are there

the easier way is to look in behind the window switches and see if the two heater plugs are there

So, are these the wires that look like they are in yellow heat-shrink, or is there another set of yellow wires?

On the connector under the seat, if I unplug them to check, will I get a SRS fail light on the dash? If ths is the case, then that would confirm that I am looking at the wrong wires.

This is all starting to get confusing, cause I am using the Rave CD to trace everything, and it all seems to match.

I even have the connectors & associated cables behind the window switch panel.


If all else fails, I guess I can just use a hot water bottle to warm the seat before I leave for work....:D

[ladas]

Have a peek at the diagrams attached

I have just had a look - I cannot find any yellow wires assocoated with the seat heaters

[ladas]

just took a picture

Dont confuse the yellow surrounding the seat base - thats just a rigid support for the seat spring.

I will post a pic showing what the heater elements look like, (when I can find it !!!)

The picture below is taken from the rear footwell looking up and towards the drivers seat in front. They would ve very visiable if the are there

[ladas]

Pics (from RAVE) showing heater elements

[Basil135]

Cheers for that. This has now cleared up my confusion.:eek:

Guess I am not going to get that warm feeling rising beneath me after all.:mad: