Aftermarket heated seats dealer install ???

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[NJBob]

Ever think of heated seat covers? My Mav has them but it's the wife that uses them.

 

[NoVaJimmy]

I installed heated seat elements under the factory seat covers on my Mazda Protege winter car because I lived in the White Mountains in NH and it was regularly -25 degrees or so with the wind chill. I bought a kit off of ebay for fifty or sixty bucks which included everything I needed, wiring harness with relays, heating elements for both front cushions and seat backs and nice toggle style factory looking buttons. It was super easy to install and worked very well and last for many years before I moved South and sold the car. Do you have an automotive savvy friend? This is probably the exact same kit your dealer is going to have installed by one of their subcontractors.

The kit was something like this:

Heated seat kit

 

[Snowbird]

Ever think of heated seat covers? My Mav has them but it's the wife that uses them.

Which ones do you have and do you recommend them?

 

[Aherpa]

Did the $350 dollar qoute include the different climate control panel that might be needed? Maybe the climate control panels on all Mavericks have the heated seat buttons and wiring, but I doubt it.

 

[TdotMav]

This seems like a good idea as I didn't want to spend $3200 K Cdn for Lux pkg when the most important thing I wanted was heated seats. Any other suggestions on aftermarket heated seat kits for DIY?

 

[NoVaJimmy]

Did the $350 dollar qoute include the different climate control panel that might be needed? Maybe the climate control panels on all Mavericks have the heated seat buttons and wiring, but I doubt it.

They won't use factory buttons. It'll be completely aftermarket and they will install aftermarket buttons somewhere on the console.

 

[gte105u]

This seems like a good idea as I didn't want to spend $3200 K Cdn for Lux pkg when the most important thing I wanted was heated seats. Any other suggestions on aftermarket heated seat kits for DIY?

I'd look at Katzkin. I haven't used them, but reviews have been good. They can add heat or heat and ventilation. Pricey, but less than the 3200 for Lux.

https://katzkin.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA...b23tY-OkWZjwcBoVJkYk6AamPX6SC7PxoCg6AQAvD_BwE

 

[Aherpa]

They won't use factory buttons. It'll be completely aftermarket and they will install aftermarket buttons somewhere on the console.

OK, aftermarket. My bad.

 

[NJBob]

Which ones do you have and do you recommend them?

I have a Lariat so I have them. Just thought it may be an inexpensive way to get you throgh the winter.

 

[davedogg]

I would love a write up or video on this!

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