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Teampez
01-29-2009, 02:18 PM
anyone know why the passenger seat heater might not work ? Ive pulled the seat, and got power, just doesnt get warm.
Anyideas on what and where to check ? :cool1:
bulldog
01-29-2009, 03:33 PM
The element or wire going to it in the seat might be busted. Did you check for continuity on the wires going to the heating elements?
Teampez
01-29-2009, 03:38 PM
The element or wire going to it in the seat might be busted. Did you check for continuity on the wires going to the heating elements?

didnt check that, but will, :drink:
arjan
02-02-2009, 10:09 PM
I've wondered if it would be hard to add the heating elements to the seats of my Sports Edition.
We have it in the jetta, and it is a nice feature on cold mornings.
bulldog
02-02-2009, 11:18 PM
I've wondered if it would be hard to add the heating elements to the seats of my Sports Edition.
We have it in the jetta, and it is a nice feature on cold mornings.
I think the only way will be to get the LTD seats or seats with heater coils in them. Some folks may have a different route though.
arjan
02-03-2009, 07:36 AM
I am always weary of aftermarket kits, came across this kit this morning.
http://www.webastoshowroom.com/seatcomfort/seatheat.htm

Maybe that kit will work with the factory switch.

It looks like they even have seat ventilation.
http://www.webastoshowroom.com/seatcomfort/seat_ventilation.htm
arjan
02-03-2009, 08:30 AM
And another one that seems to have a OEM switches for Toyota.
http://www.rostra.com/seat-heater.htm

I'll check them out, I was quoted $300 cad for a set.
MAC4Runner
02-03-2009, 10:13 AM
And another one that seems to have a OEM switches for Toyota.
http://www.rostra.com/seat-heater.htm

I'll check them out, looks to less then $150 for a set.

FWIW, lot's of people have had good luck with Rostra.
arjan
02-03-2009, 10:17 AM
FWIW, lot's of people have had good luck with Rostra.

Thanks, that's good to know.

They list a kit for the 06 tacoma, not for the 4Runner. I wonder if the toyota switches for the taco are the same as for the 4Runner.

I'll give them a call in the next day or two.
arjan
02-03-2009, 10:34 AM
According to Rostra we need part number 250-1759 for our 4Runners, and the switches will fit in the oem locations.

(Just a bit of tech archive for myself also ;) )
MAC4Runner
02-03-2009, 10:38 AM
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15396&highlight=rostra

The attached link shows a detailed install on a 4th gen. Enjoy -