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Old 11-22-2010, 09:58 PM   #1
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HEATED SEATS ANYONE??

Did a search and found a one thread that went nowhere!
Has anyone added heated seats,
what is the cost and is it an EZ install??
Was thinking auto starter but the car seems to warm up fast!!
Need something till it warms up getting cold here in MN
Have added factory cruise and tinted the back side windows!!
This car is more than I ever expected.
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Old 11-22-2010, 10:21 PM   #2
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My wife really wants me to add them. I have Clazzio leather seat covers (from MicroImage) which will make it very easy when I finally get around to doing it. On uncovered stock seats it would be a hassle, as the seat fabric is glued to the foam.

This place sells kits and has the install documentation online. Their cheapest kit for two seats is $180.

http://www.heaterseats.com/products.php
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Old 11-22-2010, 10:29 PM   #3
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Yeah, I haven't found any solution besides placing the heating pads under an aftermarket seat cover. I'm trying to find another solution.
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Old 11-23-2010, 12:00 PM   #4
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Yeah i need a heated seat setup that does not add extra height to the seat

I'm about 6'1" and pretty close to the head liner in one of my favorite seat positions.

short of getting different seats or removing the foam from the seat cover seams like a PITA.

i like the heater pad idea for warming up the cold brick seats before driving.

Its -28C or -20F here so the seats barely warm up while the car is warming up.
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Old 11-23-2010, 12:24 PM   #5
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I had them installed at a shop here in Pittsburgh for 400 dollars in my 2005 xb and they were wonderful!
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Old 11-23-2010, 06:38 PM   #6
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Buy from the retired Marine on eBay. He is awesome to communicate with and has a 100% rating with a lot of them sold. CTScott is correct in that unless you have a solid seat cover you may be out of luck since the seat fabric IS glued to the cushion...one of the dumbest things Toyota did with this car. I paid 150 shipped for 2 of them. I will be installing them really soon since my Clazzios will be here tomorrow. If all goes well they will be in this weekend. Unless something doesn't sit well with them (pardon the pun) I plan on buying a second set for the rear seats too.

Here is the search results for the Marine:

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/cobrahea...1&_from=&_ipg=

Here is my blog entry on them:

http://yarisworld.com/forums/blog.php?b=315
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Old 11-24-2010, 02:32 PM   #7
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Buy from the retired Marine on eBay. He is awesome to communicate with and has a 100% rating with a lot of them sold. CTScott is correct in that unless you have a solid seat cover you may be out of luck since the seat fabric IS glued to the cushion...one of the dumbest things Toyota did with this car. I paid 150 shipped for 2 of them. I will be installing them really soon since my Clazzios will be here tomorrow. If all goes well they will be in this weekend. Unless something doesn't sit well with them (pardon the pun) I plan on buying a second set for the rear seats too.

Here is the search results for the Marine:

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/cobrahea...1&_from=&_ipg=

Here is my blog entry on them:

http://yarisworld.com/forums/blog.php?b=315


I just ordered two sets from him. $75 shipped is very reasonable.
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Old 11-24-2010, 03:46 PM   #8
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Heated seats are an awesome feature. Yeah, the kit costs around $100, and installation depends on the shop. It could cost anywhere from $100-300.
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Old 11-24-2010, 10:01 PM   #9
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Heated seats are an awesome feature. Yeah, the kit costs around $100, and installation depends on the shop. It could cost anywhere from $100-300.
Or $0 - DIY.
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Old 11-24-2010, 11:09 PM   #10
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Let me know how they work out..I am really wanting some..I pan on upgrading my seats in the next few months, and that would just be a plus for that price!
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Old 11-26-2010, 12:50 PM   #11
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Or $0 - DIY.
Yeah, I always try to DIY!! Sometimes it costs me more $$$ If I screw it up!!
Looks pretty E-Z! Thanks for the link!!
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Old 11-26-2010, 12:58 PM   #12
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Yeah, I always try to DIY!! Sometimes it costs me more $$$ If I screw it up!!
Looks pretty E-Z! Thanks for the link!!
Mine shipped today. I will write up a DIY on installing them once they arrive.
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Old 11-29-2010, 03:38 PM   #13
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I received my two kits today. The heating pads look well made and the wiring harness looks very professional. I powered one kit up on the bench and it gets nice and toasty.

The listing said that there are only two wires to hook up and that it includes a relay harness. I was hoping that they meant 2 wires and a ground, but it is literally two wires (power and ground). The reason I was hoping for two plus ground is that I was hoping that the relay harness would be for using a low current ignition switched +12 to switch a high current feed to the pads (to prevent them from being left on and thus killing the battery).

The included relay harness is actually what creates the high/low heat modes. In high mode both pads get 12 volts (they are in parallel). In low mode the relay harness switches them to being in series, so they each get 6 volts.

So, I will be adding another relay to do the ignition switching. I will install them tonight and will post pics and the DIY shortly thereafter.
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Old 11-30-2010, 12:16 AM   #14
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Done - DIY coming soon. It took me about an hour and a half to install them, with removing and reinstalling my Clazzio seat covers taking 30+ minutes of that time. I was a bit worried about the Clazzios insulating the heaters too much, but sitting on the seat while buttoning up the console wiring I was able to comfortably roast my hams.

I am going to order one more set for Crashy (as a heated seat would be great while plowing snow). With her, I am going to install it with the OEM seat cover since I already pulled the lower cover a while back as an experiment.
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Old 11-30-2010, 01:01 AM   #15
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Awesome Scott. I only installed the actual CF pads this weekend. I will wait to see what you post for a DIY with adding in the relay. I was going to actually install them in the rear as well however with how much of a PITA the installation of the Clazzios were for the rear I am leery now.
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Old 11-30-2010, 05:52 AM   #16
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Scott, when you put them in Crashy, could you take some pics of the OEM seat covers and foam? I know they are glued together, but I'd like to see a picture to get an idea on how WELL they are glued down. Thanks!
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Awesome Scott. I only installed the actual CF pads this weekend. I will wait to see what you post for a DIY with adding in the relay. I was going to actually install them in the rear as well however with how much of a PITA the installation of the Clazzios were for the rear I am leery now.
Once the Clazzios have been on for a while they really mold to the seats, so taking them off and getting them back on is a bit easier. I may have to do the rears of mine now, because my kids are jealous now that we have them in the front.
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Old 11-30-2010, 07:17 AM   #18
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can this somehow destroy the original seat covers ?
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