DIY heated seats

[MavSB22]

Has anyone done a DIY heated seats on their Maverick, that is not OEM. If so please share how and what you used . Thanks

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[bentley72]

I really want to also. Might get some quotes first to see how much it would cost me aftermarket vs diy

 

[wayneoo]

I have installed DIY Heated seats, in my maverick. I used 4 wires, 1)connected to the positive side of the battery, 2) to the ground, 3) access to the source, and last for lighting (You should is it on or off). I used a fuse tap, For the accessory source! For the lighting, I tapped into the positive side of the power feed to the lights on the gear selector indicator. I stripped the insulation, laid the wire into the tap, and soldered it into place, so I'm sure the integrity of the wire wasn't compromised. I'm using a Rostra heated seat kit. Standard installation requires knocking out a 2" x 1" hole in some flat part of the interior and mounting the switch. You can get it aftermarket. and rest you will figure out. Do something unique, Give it our personal touch, That's what DIY is for, to add your personal touch.

 

[MavSB22]

Thanks for details Wayneoo. Looks like you are a cool DIY pro . If possible can you share some pics and the materials used with a high level step by step write up. I know I am asking for much. Did you use any seat cover over the heating wires ?

 

[wayneoo]

Thanks for details Wayneoo. Looks like you are a cool DIY pro . If possible can you share some pics and the materials used with a high level step by step write up. I know I am asking for much. Did you use any seat cover over the heating wires ?

Nah, Bro, I am not a DIY pro, I just do it by watching some youtube video. and just add a personal touch to it. I have done that a long time back when I use to have my Beast Maverick, But due to too personal and financial issues I have to sell it a long time before shifting, and as we all know time changes, Now I have a little beast bronco 2020 series, And I am really sorry I can't share the picture of my Maverick. I promise I will share pictures of my little beast bronco 2020. As soon as I start Working on it.

I would suggest you watch some youtube videos and try to do it. I had to cover my wire with insulating tape first and mage in such a way it doesn't look messy, I had covered my heating wire with leather seat cover which was give by one of my friend.
once again I am sorry that i am unable to provide you with a proper guide, but the YT video will help you a lot.

 

[wsimmonsVOXX]

I have installed DIY Heated seats, in my maverick. I used 4 wires, 1)connected to the positive side of the battery, 2) to the ground, 3) access to the source, and last for lighting (You should is it on or off). I used a fuse tap, For the accessory source! For the lighting, I tapped into the positive side of the power feed to the lights on the gear selector indicator. I stripped the insulation, laid the wire into the tap, and soldered it into place, so I'm sure the integrity of the wire wasn't compromised. I'm using a Rostra heated seat kit. Standard installation requires knocking out a 2" x 1" hole in some flat part of the interior and mounting the switch. You can get it aftermarket. and rest you will figure out. Do something unique, Give it our personal touch, That's what DIY is for, to add your personal touch.

Thanks for your business. I plan to install a couple of our Rostra seat heaters and we'll be putting together a complete install video for the forums.

Rostra ComfortHeat Universal Seat Heaters
https://www.rostra.com/comfortheat-automotive-seat-heater-by-rostra.php

Bill Simmons
Marketing Director
VOXX Electronics Corporation
2351 J. Lawson Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32824

 

[Pickles]

I really want to also. Might get some quotes first to see how much it would cost me aftermarket vs diy

I did this research already. In canadian dollars. Ordering Katzkin leather plus heating elements: 1700 ish. Getting the same things installed through a katzkin approved installer: 2500. By watching many videos i learned the diy project is minimum one long day. More likely a full weekend for front and back. The maverick seats use hog rings making it more time consuming. I decided to go with an installer. Its the only way to retain warrenty, and get it done before you pick up your truck so you have no down time

 

[clavicus]

Wouldn’t you want there to be a fuse protecting the wire for heating elements? I’m curious how many amps at 12v it pulls, and what gauge wire is needed?

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