Seat heater out

[ssr3]

My heated seat has been out for a month. Dealer says parts are on back order. Does anyone know if the SSR's heated seat components are unique to the SSR or do all GM heated seats share the same components?

[DOOPHUS]

Originally Posted by ssr3

My heated seat has been out for a month. Dealer says parts are on back order. Does anyone know if the SSR's heated seat components are unique to the SSR or do all GM heated seats share the same components?

Interesting, ssr3

Just being discussed on another thread . . . are you seat belts fastened?

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[wildcat66]

I had heard that, the heater wouldn't work without the belts in place but mine do

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by wildcat66

I had heard that, the heater wouldn't work without the belts in place but mine do

Passenger side as well? I would think that that isn't working correctly.

[RSSRTOY]

Originally Posted by ssr3

My heated seat has been out for a month. Dealer says parts are on back order. Does anyone know if the SSR's heated seat components are unique to the SSR or do all GM heated seats share the same components?

THE SEAT HEATERS ONLY FIT 03-06 SSR'S. BUT YOUR DEALER NEED'S TO PUT IN A SPAC CASE ON THEM, AS THERE ARE 7 DEALERS IN THE US THAT SHOW THEM IN STOCK. THEY MAY BE FOR OTHER CUSTOMERS. BUT YOU DONT KNOW UNTIL YOU ASK. TALK TO YOUR DEALER.......

[wildcat66]

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

Passenger side as well? I would think that that isn't working correctly.

Well i am not sure, but when I first got it I took a friend to lunch and her butt heated up pretty soon after sitting in the seat

[ssr3]

thanks for all the infor. I tried with & without seat belt and still no heat.
RSSRTOY, I have left a message for my Service advisor about the SPAC request. I wait for some response.

[flynSS/R]

The butt warmer will work with out the seat belt being worn. The passenger seat will not heat, unless someone is sitting in that seat. The drivers seat will heat without anyone in the seat.

[DOOPHUS]

Originally Posted by flynSS/R

The butt warmer will work with out the seat belt being worn. The passenger seat will not heat, unless someone is sitting in that seat. The drivers seat will heat without anyone in the seat.

That kinda makes sense, flynSS/R

Not much need for an "occupied" switch for the driver's seat but I can understand the need for the passenger seat.

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[SSRusty]

Originally Posted by ssr3

My heated seat has been out for a month. Dealer says parts are on back order. Does anyone know if the SSR's heated seat components are unique to the SSR or do all GM heated seats share the same components?

The Katzkin seat cover installers put a new heater in my driver's seat. When I got the new covers we discovered it had shorted out. Just about any seat heater should work but they might have to modify the on/off switch. They put a round switch in mine but had a bezel that made it look factory.

Search Katzkin, then look for a local dealer/installer. They should be able to help.

[JIMJOEVAL]

JUST RECENTLY I NOTICED MY BUTT WARMING UP EVERY NOW AND THEN....WHEN I CHECK ROCKER ARM ITS IN A HEATING (UP) POSITION, EVEN AFTER I SET IT TO CENTER...MY HUNCH IS IT POPS IN MAYBE DUE TO A BUMPY ROAD?????.... I'M GOING TO TRY TO SECURE IT WITH TAPE IN THE CENTER OF ARM????...HAS THIS HAPPENED TO YOU?????

[Dragon2U]

Originally Posted by JIMJOEVAL

JUST RECENTLY I NOTICED MY BUTT WARMING UP EVERY NOW AND THEN....WHEN I CHECK ROCKER ARM ITS IN A HEATING (UP) POSITION, EVEN AFTER I SET IT TO CENTER...MY HUNCH IS IT POPS IN MAYBE DUE TO A BUMPY ROAD?????.... I'M GOING TO TRY TO SECURE IT WITH TAPE IN THE CENTER OF ARM????...HAS THIS HAPPENED TO YOU?????

This is a pretty common issue. The plastic brace inside the corner of the seat base cracks due to sliding in and out of the truck. This allows the plastic that you see on the outside to slide more than it should when you get in and out of the vehicle and will trip the switch to the "on" position. You can see this happen, turn the switch off and slowly get in and out of the vehicle or just put some weight in the corner, you should see it will bow just enough to turn it back on.

Some here have disconnected the switch at the connector under the seat and others have slightly enlarged the opening so that it doesn't rub the switch. Not sure if it is repairable with epoxy or something like that. Chances are that if the current owner broke the seat area due to the way they get in and out it will liekly break again. Mine is bad as well and I just disconnected it from under the seat.