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kweav03 · 03-24-2013, 09:27 PM

So I just got the metra kit installed a few weeks ago and one morning after I go out and it was cold so i decided to turn on my heated seat(driver) and it all seemed to be working but I was driving for about 15 minutes and it wasnt warm yet and i look and its off but my passenger wsrmer is still on and seats nice and hot.
So passenger heated seat works but driver does not. Could it be something with the wiring to the new dash kit thats messed up or do i need to replace the seat warmer in my drivers seat?
Any helps greatly appreciated

2011 SS SLP ZL427 · 03-24-2013, 09:39 PM

The driver seat heater turned off by itself?

kweav03 · 03-24-2013, 09:41 PM

I turn it on and within 5 minutes the light goes off and seat never gets hot.

2011 SS SLP ZL427 · 03-24-2013, 09:44 PM

There could be a short in the heating element inside the seat and for safety its shutting it off to prevent a fire, Take it into the dealer to get it looked at, If the element has to be replaced its a pretty involved job due to the leather upper seat cover needs to be removed to access the heating unit.

firestone_ss · 03-25-2013, 12:08 AM

the wire breaks right at the place where the wire enters the heating element.Both my Camaros have had this issue. I had heard that gm is currently looking for a new vender due to the problems with these and there are no replacements available at this time don't know how true that is but im calling chevy tomorrow to see if I can buy one to replace mine.I honestly cant believe they haven't issued some type of campaign fix for this since the chance for a fire is there and almost every heated seat failure can be traced to this problem.

firestone_ss · 03-28-2013, 12:34 PM

well I just bought a new heater element for my seat today from gm so they are available.I will post pics of the defective one when I get it out. It cost me 46.00 dollars by the way if anyone is interested.

03-24-2013, 09:27 PM	#1
kweav03 Drives: White 2010 6 Speed 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 112	heated seat wont work So I just got the metra kit installed a few weeks ago and one morning after I go out and it was cold so i decided to turn on my heated seat(driver) and it all seemed to be working but I was driving for about 15 minutes and it wasnt warm yet and i look and its off but my passenger wsrmer is still on and seats nice and hot. So passenger heated seat works but driver does not. Could it be something with the wiring to the new dash kit thats messed up or do i need to replace the seat warmer in my drivers seat? Any helps greatly appreciated

03-24-2013, 09:39 PM	#2
2011 SS SLP ZL427 Drives: 2011 SS ZL427 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drums PA Posts: 115	The driver seat heater turned off by itself? __________________

03-24-2013, 09:44 PM	#4
2011 SS SLP ZL427 Drives: 2011 SS ZL427 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drums PA Posts: 115	There could be a short in the heating element inside the seat and for safety its shutting it off to prevent a fire, Take it into the dealer to get it looked at, If the element has to be replaced its a pretty involved job due to the leather upper seat cover needs to be removed to access the heating unit. __________________

03-24-2013, 09:41 PM	#3
kweav03 Drives: White 2010 6 Speed 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 112	I turn it on and within 5 minutes the light goes off and seat never gets hot.

03-25-2013, 12:08 AM	#5
firestone_ss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 779	the wire breaks right at the place where the wire enters the heating element.Both my Camaros have had this issue. I had heard that gm is currently looking for a new vender due to the problems with these and there are no replacements available at this time don't know how true that is but im calling chevy tomorrow to see if I can buy one to replace mine.I honestly cant believe they haven't issued some type of campaign fix for this since the chance for a fire is there and almost every heated seat failure can be traced to this problem.

03-28-2013, 12:34 PM	#6
firestone_ss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 779	well I just bought a new heater element for my seat today from gm so they are available.I will post pics of the defective one when I get it out. It cost me 46.00 dollars by the way if anyone is interested.