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Superfly1 · 12-01-2013, 08:53 PM

I started out with the same issue of a broken wire (actually both wires were broken) on my driver's side seat. Turn it on and it would shut off after less than a minute. So I go about fixing the broken wires, put it all back together and it does the same thing. So I pull it out again and go back at it with a meter. I show 12.5 ohms resistance on the seat heater both at the plug and the element itself. Would this indicate a bad element, or possible a bad module? Is there a good way to test the module? I tested it with the element exposed and it started to heat up on one side (closest to the door) of the seat back, but never got warm on the other side before it shut off.

I am thinking that my next step would be to replace the element itself, but I wanted to get some advice from those on here that are more familiar with it before I shell out the cash for a new one.

patternpilot · 12-02-2013, 02:27 AM

Mine goes in this week to have the main fuse block replaced because the seat heaters quit. Not quite the same problem as yours, as mine just stopped working. The dealer tested it and came up with this. Just thought I would mention it in case it helps you if you can't get it repaired.

firestone_ss · 12-02-2013, 11:37 AM

never seen a module go for this issue almost always comes back to the element

Superfly1 · 12-02-2013, 07:12 PM

That helps me feel a bit better about just buying a new element.

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12-01-2013, 08:53 PM	#1
Superfly1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT #2197 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 916 View My Garage	Heated Seat Problem (yes another one, but different) I started out with the same issue of a broken wire (actually both wires were broken) on my driver's side seat. Turn it on and it would shut off after less than a minute. So I go about fixing the broken wires, put it all back together and it does the same thing. So I pull it out again and go back at it with a meter. I show 12.5 ohms resistance on the seat heater both at the plug and the element itself. Would this indicate a bad element, or possible a bad module? Is there a good way to test the module? I tested it with the element exposed and it started to heat up on one side (closest to the door) of the seat back, but never got warm on the other side before it shut off. I am thinking that my next step would be to replace the element itself, but I wanted to get some advice from those on here that are more familiar with it before I shell out the cash for a new one. __________________ CAI intake \| OBX LT Headers \| Flowmaster AT Exhaust \| Trifecta Tune \| SS Rear Diff, Axles & Driveshaft Zex 100 Shot Nitrous \| Konig Airstrike Wheels \| Custom Engine Cover, Fuse Box & Underhood Bowtie Eibach Springs & SS Sway Bars \| BMR Strut Brace \| Drake Shifter \| Vitesse Paddles \| 13.26 @ 105.88 mph

12-02-2013, 02:27 AM	#2
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 934 View My Garage	Mine goes in this week to have the main fuse block replaced because the seat heaters quit. Not quite the same problem as yours, as mine just stopped working. The dealer tested it and came up with this. Just thought I would mention it in case it helps you if you can't get it repaired. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

12-02-2013, 07:12 PM	#4
Superfly1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT #2197 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 916 View My Garage	That helps me feel a bit better about just buying a new element. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk __________________ CAI intake \| OBX LT Headers \| Flowmaster AT Exhaust \| Trifecta Tune \| SS Rear Diff, Axles & Driveshaft Zex 100 Shot Nitrous \| Konig Airstrike Wheels \| Custom Engine Cover, Fuse Box & Underhood Bowtie Eibach Springs & SS Sway Bars \| BMR Strut Brace \| Drake Shifter \| Vitesse Paddles \| 13.26 @ 105.88 mph

12-02-2013, 11:37 AM	#3
firestone_ss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 779	never seen a module go for this issue almost always comes back to the element