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NYCamOwner · 09-23-2014, 01:55 PM

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Already read it. Says nothing other than this button does this, and that button does that. Thanks though. Geez, the little V6 guys are full of wise cracks today...

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Originally Posted by Josh.Duncan

Little V6 guys? Man people underestimate a V6. I would love to see you take that 2SS up against a GTR. Let's be adults and not insult others purchases. Everyone has a reason for what they purchase. Don't put them (me included) down.

Really? Do we have to start this again?

GearHeadPeter · 09-23-2014, 02:04 PM

Take the car to the dealer as they are supposed to stay on until you turn them off or shut off the car. At least that's how they work on my 2011, but perhaps it is different on the 2014.

Josh.Duncan · 09-23-2014, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCamOwner

Really? Do we have to start this again?

Not starting anything...

Dustyminpin · 09-23-2014, 03:27 PM

I meant no disrespect to the V6 community as a whole, but if you take the time to go through post by post, the only unhelpful, smart ass remarks were made by the V6 guys. This is not imagined but fact. I was thinking maybe a different crowd owned the V6 cars vs. the V8. I'm not really sure. I come from the '04 - '06 GTO world where everybody pretty much had identical cars with few options and the only major differences being LS1 vs LS2, manual tranny vs auto, and 17"s vs 18"s. I will try both seats tonight on the way home and go from there. Thanks for everyone's help.

Goo · 09-23-2014, 03:30 PM

It is an issue. My 2011 had the same issue. Take it in.

CatiaJockey · 09-23-2014, 03:34 PM

Under the drivers seat is a control module with a large plug... wiggle it a bit to reseat the pins. I had the same issue and this worked for me, its been 3 years now and no more problem.

mpiersd · 09-23-2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustyminpin

Already read it. Says nothing other than this button does this, and that button does that. Thanks though. Geez, the little V6 guys are full of wise cracks today...

And it seems the newb V8 guy is full of douche.

Ragnar · 09-23-2014, 03:54 PM

Just checked mine for the first time and it works, used my a/c to get the seat cool. I can't wait for the 4 cylinder crowd to join the party!!!!

Dustyminpin · 09-23-2014, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mpiersd

And it seems the newb V8 guy is full of douche.

I expect more from someone in the Army. Ashamed and SMH...

Manbearpig · 09-23-2014, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustyminpin

I expect more from someone in the Army. Ashamed and SMH...

You sure like those under the belt swings don't you?

Weren't you asking the forums for help?

two_wheel_mayhem · 09-23-2014, 06:13 PM

I had that problem in my 2LT passenger seat occasionally. I'd turn it on, then it would turn itself off at random times. They couldn't duplicate it at the dealer then I traded the car in anyways, but it's nothing you did or are doing that is causing this problem.

I did a forum search when mine was acting up to see it wasn't an isolated problem, seems like most others that had the issue, the technician cleaned the connections on the connector under the seat and that fixed it.

Heated seats are great, but they aren't reliable.

Dustyminpin · 09-23-2014, 06:37 PM

Guys, I found out what it was. I had to raise the seat all the way up and move it all the way into the dash/steering column to see it. There is a wire not quite as big around as your pinky with a ethernet type connecting clasp on it that came undone. The plug and socket was laying neatly on the carpet underneath the seat just an inch apart from each other. The plastic latch that keeps the connection made is loose as all hell, junk. I was able to push the plug and socket together and turn the seat on, and sure enough, I could cook an egg on that bitch.

I checked underneath the passenger side and its connection seems secure. I've never had anyone sit behind my seat so I don't think it got damaged by a foot or anything. (I'm 6"3 and the back of my seat goes to within and inch or two of the bottom portion of the back seat). I think it just came with a bad connection from the factory.

After work I'm going to go get some electrical tape and wrap it up and that should be the end of it. I'll take a pic of it first though and post it on here for everybody to see. Thanks all for the help! I wouldn't have thought to look at wiring under the seat. I figured a motor burnt up in the cushion. Whew...

Dustyminpin · 09-23-2014, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Manbearpig

You sure like those under the belt swings don't you?

Weren't you asking the forums for help?

Exactly. I was asking a high brow non/knuckle dragging/poop throwing forum for HELP. If I wanted to be ridiculed, I'd go to one of the bogus pages on Facebook about this shit.

jcamaro37f · 09-23-2014, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustyminpin

I expect more from someone in the Army. Ashamed and SMH...

what cha ashamed of.. you ever hang around one of us? We call it like we see it.

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09-23-2014, 02:04 PM	#16
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	Take the car to the dealer as they are supposed to stay on until you turn them off or shut off the car. At least that's how they work on my 2011, but perhaps it is different on the 2014. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

09-23-2014, 03:34 PM	#20
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	Under the drivers seat is a control module with a large plug... wiggle it a bit to reseat the pins. I had the same issue and this worked for me, its been 3 years now and no more problem. __________________

09-23-2014, 06:13 PM	#25
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	I had that problem in my 2LT passenger seat occasionally. I'd turn it on, then it would turn itself off at random times. They couldn't duplicate it at the dealer then I traded the car in anyways, but it's nothing you did or are doing that is causing this problem. I did a forum search when mine was acting up to see it wasn't an isolated problem, seems like most others that had the issue, the technician cleaned the connections on the connector under the seat and that fixed it. Heated seats are great, but they aren't reliable. __________________ No dog in this fight anymore. 5th Gen owner 2009-2016.

09-23-2014, 03:27 PM	#18
Dustyminpin Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Factory Short Throw M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Daphne, AL Posts: 47 View My Garage	I meant no disrespect to the V6 community as a whole, but if you take the time to go through post by post, the only unhelpful, smart ass remarks were made by the V6 guys. This is not imagined but fact. I was thinking maybe a different crowd owned the V6 cars vs. the V8. I'm not really sure. I come from the '04 - '06 GTO world where everybody pretty much had identical cars with few options and the only major differences being LS1 vs LS2, manual tranny vs auto, and 17"s vs 18"s. I will try both seats tonight on the way home and go from there. Thanks for everyone's help.

09-23-2014, 03:30 PM	#19
Goo Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 822 View My Garage	It is an issue. My 2011 had the same issue. Take it in.

09-23-2014, 03:54 PM	#22
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	Just checked mine for the first time and it works, used my a/c to get the seat cool. I can't wait for the 4 cylinder crowd to join the party!!!!

09-23-2014, 06:37 PM	#26
Dustyminpin Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Factory Short Throw M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Daphne, AL Posts: 47 View My Garage	Guys, I found out what it was. I had to raise the seat all the way up and move it all the way into the dash/steering column to see it. There is a wire not quite as big around as your pinky with a ethernet type connecting clasp on it that came undone. The plug and socket was laying neatly on the carpet underneath the seat just an inch apart from each other. The plastic latch that keeps the connection made is loose as all hell, junk. I was able to push the plug and socket together and turn the seat on, and sure enough, I could cook an egg on that bitch. I checked underneath the passenger side and its connection seems secure. I've never had anyone sit behind my seat so I don't think it got damaged by a foot or anything. (I'm 6"3 and the back of my seat goes to within and inch or two of the bottom portion of the back seat). I think it just came with a bad connection from the factory. After work I'm going to go get some electrical tape and wrap it up and that should be the end of it. I'll take a pic of it first though and post it on here for everybody to see. Thanks all for the help! I wouldn't have thought to look at wiring under the seat. I figured a motor burnt up in the cushion. Whew...