Retro fitting heated seats

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serow
Joined: Thu 26 Jul, 2012 22:50
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  Z3 roadster 2.8

Retro fitting heated seats

Post by serow »

Hello have not posted anything for along time Zedna has behaved no problems for 2 summers.
She is sleeping now but I am sure she would like to wake up in the spring with heated seats fitted
Zedna is a 1998 2.8
Is this possible and what parts would I need
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bertiejaffa
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Re: Retro fitting heated seats

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All the wires are there - depends on the model you have and the seats you buy.... you can even fit retro heat pads if you like
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serow
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  Z3 roadster 2.8

Re: Retro fitting heated seats

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Hi Bertie thanks for replying
The heat pads sound interesting as my seats have recently been reupholstered
Do they fit under the existing covers I would also need switches ect
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Althulas
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Re: Retro fitting heated seats

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You might find this thread and links in the thread of interest https://zroadster.org/threads/heated-seat-issues.15412/
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serow
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Re: Retro fitting heated seats

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Thanks Althulas that link was very helpful I think I will start by finding and identifying all the plugs and wires
Then hunt for the correct seats
Cheers
Serow
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Althulas
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Re: Retro fitting heated seats

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You don’t necessarily need to buy new seats you can buy the heat pads and retro fit and connect up to the correct cable.
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serow
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Re: Retro fitting heated seats

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That sounds like the best solution for me as my own seats are good
Thanks will look for the parts
Someone on here may have them
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serow
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Re: Retro fitting heated seats

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Hi althulas
Purchased heat pads from EBay complete with wiring switches relays.
Local upholsterer striped seats fitted heat pads and renewed sagging foam for a reasonable £80.
Zedna now has lovely warm seats
Thanks for all help and suggestions
Serow
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Althulas
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Nice result.That upholster you used sounds very pocket friendly can you post a link to them or name the company as it may be useful for someone.
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serow
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Re: Retro fitting heated seats

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Hi Althulas
Been a bit busy sorry reply has taken so long
The man who did my seats;company is called
Upholstery 4u he is in Livingston West Lothian
Phone number 07975 558 055
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