mikkydoos Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Hi Z'ers, My 08 GT - leather heated seats.... Only the backrest gets warm on both driver and passenger side. Is this right? Its been that way since I bought it 2 years ago @ 9500 miles. Is the seat supposed to heat aswell? If yes, what should I look for. Can't find anything in the manual. I take it the 2 step switch is low/high heat too? Cheers in advance Quote
The Bodyman Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Not sure if this will help you. My 370z roadsters drivers side seat wasn't working. Passenger side was fine. The thermostatic switch was faulty which can be found under the seat base. Looks like this: I know its a 370 and the seats are heated and cooled but might help a bit. Jon Quote
The Bodyman Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Not sure if this will help you. My 370z roadsters drivers side seat wasn't working. Passenger side was fine. The thermostatic switch was faulty which can be found under the seat base. Looks like this: I know its a 370 and the seats are heated and cooled but might help a bit. If it is a switch. I would buy a complete second hand seat. It would be cheaper because this switch was £200.00 Jon Quote
mikkydoos Posted November 23, 2015 Author Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Cheers 'BodyMan, They are both working but only heat your back. They get nice and hot too. I'm just not sure if its supposed to heat my bum aswell ??? Is it ? EDIT: The USA 350Z '08 manual states that only the seat heats up, not the backrest... Now I'm confused ! Edited November 23, 2015 by mikkydoos Quote
Ebized Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Cheers 'BodyMan, They are both working but only heat your back. They get nice and hot too. I'm just not sure if its supposed to heat my bum aswell ??? Is it ? Seat should heat up too - usually feedback in the past has indicated it is the seat back that does not heat up. Not sure how the switch is wired up, but have you checked to see if any connections to the squab have come loose/undone? Maybe a clean-up of the contacts? Quote
mikkydoos Posted November 23, 2015 Author Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Cheers @Ebized, I've read lot about the rear not heating, or cutting out. Strange that it's both sides. Opposite in this case. Is the seat supposed to heat is what I need to know. Hmmmm. Can't find anything on the 'net. Need an owner to answer please BTW, the switch is high/low heat I'm certain. Edited November 23, 2015 by mikkydoos Quote
ilogikal1 Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Is Ebized's answer not good enough for you then? Yes, the seat should heat up. Quote
mikkydoos Posted November 23, 2015 Author Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Is Ebized's answer not good enough for you then? Yes, the seat should heat up. I was looking at his signature... I'm only after some advice. And I appreciate his. Not sure about yours. Edited November 23, 2015 by mikkydoos Quote
Ebized Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 See this thread for the confirmation you seek: http://www.350z-uk.c..._ heated seats I now suggest you go out to the car and look underneath both seats to see if the wiring looks connected/sound. Given you have heat in the seat backs that suggests the thermostats are working OK, so I can only presume it is a wiring connection that is adrift...... Quote
mikkydoos Posted November 23, 2015 Author Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) @Ezibed, Thanks m8 for the link. Much appreciated. Cheers for the help. Over & Out Edited November 23, 2015 by mikkydoos Quote
Floydbax Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Isn't the switch a 'rocker' 3-way switch, middle=off then the other settings are both seat and back or seat or back only? IDK I never even tried mine 1 Quote
ilogikal1 Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Isn't the switch a 'rocker' 3-way switch, middle=off then the other settings are both seat and back or seat or back only? IDK I never even tried mine Nope, it's two separate disappointing levels of hotage. Quote
mikkydoos Posted November 23, 2015 Author Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Isn't the switch a 'rocker' 3-way switch, middle=off then the other settings are both seat and back or seat or back only? IDK I never even tried mine Y it seems to be mid-high. Works well in mine, just not for my bum. Going to check the underneath loom in the morning when its light. Only tried them again today after a year. Edited November 23, 2015 by mikkydoos Quote
ilogikal1 Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 I was looking at his signature... I'm only after some advice. And I appreciate his. Not sure about yours. He answered your question. Both times. You seemed to miss his answer first time, so I drew attention to that. Then answered your question. After you asked the same one. Again. 1 Quote
The Bodyman Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Use to own a Crossfire. They to suffer from heated seat problems. It was down to broken heater elements in the seat. Hope its not the same problem. Quote
mikkydoos Posted November 23, 2015 Author Posted November 23, 2015 @ilogikal1 He did, and I'm after a little deeper digging cos my car is so unused, not to say that there couldn't be a fault. Considering there aren't many of these cars Ive seen around where I live, I don't know anyone with one, and there's not a lot of UK spec info about, (I can't find it if there is, apart from here and my manual), I can't really see how you're helping me. Why not just post something like "My seats heat up in the arse." Or "My seats don't heat up in the arse." That would help me. Quote
Grundy Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 @ilogikal1 He did, and I'm after a little deeper digging cos my car is so unused, not to say that there couldn't be a fault. Considering there aren't many of these cars Ive seen around where I live, I don't know anyone with one, and there's not a lot of UK spec info about, (I can't find it if there is, apart from here and my manual), I can't really see how you're helping me. Why not just post something like "My seats heat up in the arse." Or "My seats don't heat up in the arse." That would help me. Again you've missed the point. Both ilogikal AND ebiz both said both parts of the seats heat up. Then you asked again saying ALL you wanted to know was if both parts heated up. Thus all of ilogikals replys. 1 Quote
mikkydoos Posted November 24, 2015 Author Posted November 24, 2015 Anyway, jibing aside... Hopefully this/these documents might be able to help someone... http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/350Z/coupe/2008_Coupe+Roadster/SE.pdf from http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/350Z/ Quote
lance350 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 ha only my back rests heat up as well. I though this was normal as my bum rest (not sure on the technical name) has never worked. I will be interested to see 9if u find fix Quote
mikkydoos Posted November 25, 2015 Author Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) According to those scematics, there are indeed two heater pads per seat. Checked all the cables and connectors, fine. Will be checking the fuses and relays at the weekend. I dropped my seat height adjustment down to the lowest and lo and behold a little heat was felt, not much, I think! I need to go for a longer run to check tho'. I was only in the car for 5 mins I've read it's supposed to be that the low setting on the switch does bum only and high does both. Edited November 25, 2015 by mikkydoos Quote
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