My car did not come with heated seats but I bought the elements when I bought my new leather seatcovers (see my other post in this forum).

The elements (one for each seat) came with the switches and power line but I'm not sure where to tap into the car for power.

Has anyone done this recently? I'm having a friend help me with it so I don't cook myself but we could use some pointers.

Jim

 

The correct way is to get it from the fuse block under the dash. There is probably a slot for the heated seats. Just plug in the fuse and get to the wires behind it. The easier way is to get the power directly from the battery and use the ignition switch as a signal to a relay.

 

Couldnt he just use the ignition wire itself? Im not sure on how much power the heated seats draw but im assuming if its not that much, it can be done. If you can go this route, dont forget a inline fuse.

 

I think the current draw is too much for the ignition switch. If the draw is anything like nitrous bottle heater....that thing draws 30amps.

 

Perhaps someone with stock heated seats can comment on how/where they're connected?

Jim

 

Run a 10gauge power wire direct off your battery with an inline fuse for protection. Then use a relay and igniton wire direct from the steering column.

Ant