I have noticed that the drivers side heated seat of my car doesn't work.
The passenger side does at the back though.
Is there a way of fixing these or any Crossfire specialist garages in the Essex area where I might be ale to get this sorted?
It's not a biggie but I wold at least like to know how much it might cost.

Cheers

 

They're not a specialist but Oakdene Autos (Cranes Farm Road Basildon) is a trustworthy and good garage to go to in the first instance - speak with Joe

 

also "use the force young Jedi"... aka use the search button!!! I know it's for across the pond but should give some ideas/tips

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...et-repair.html

 

I did do some searching and saw that it was a common issue.
I have considered this option but am too damn scared of taking me seat out and making a **** up of it.

 

Weird.. My driver seat base failed today also.. Was nice having use of this luxury for the first 13months of ownership.. But reading on here. It seems to be a common fault.. So. With that in mind.. No sure i'm up for the hassle of repair on this extra luxury. Certainly wouldn't have the know how or patience to fix this myself. Radders let us know how you get on if you do get it sorted on yours though.
Shame it has to be the bloody drivers seat that fails

 

While doing some research it looks like a lot of people have had multiple failures with the seats.
With summer coming it's not high on my list of priorities but is a shame as it would have been a nice extra.

 

Same thoughts as me radders..

I'm gonna leave it for now too..

Wonder how many UK Crossfire members have had ? or currently got this problem?

Come forward all UK Crossfire posters?

Get out there and check those heated seats!!

 

both mine still working after nearly 2 years of ownership ( he says desparatly touching wood ),,,,,....07 and just turned 17000 miles....

 

Hi Chris.
Your doing well there..

Mine's an 06 plate. 33.000miles. When i bought my xfire last year was intent on double checking all the interior electric's. esp as two others i test drove before choosing the car i did, had one or both heated seats out..

So.. Guess its fairly common problem..

Like i posted above.. Think i'll put this repair off.
If i got it done now.. Problem prob be back again for the winter months.

Sure it's not just me and radders on here that's feeling the chill on a cold morning?

 

Mine 2006 roadster, backs working but bases on both seats failed

 

Easily solved, let someone else drive.

 

I have an '05 Roadster and the drivers heated seat has also gone.

I'd be interested to know a ball-park figure for repair - not a mechanic so wouldn't have a clue where to start with self-repair!

Cheers

 

Just to add I had a quote of £250 from the Chrysler dealer just to try a diagnose the problem.

Think I'll just do without.

Cheers

 

from what I can gather that's your first mistake right there ... in my (limited!!) experience the performance of chrysler dealers has been somewhat less than stellar!

Out of curiousity would a Merc specialist (note not dealer) be able to help here given the SLK connection?

 

my driver seat is completely out, my pass seat, the back works. I always mess with it because one time the back on the driver seat did turn on. Im wondering what it could be?? (going in and out like that). I thought I read the wires get busted somewhere in the chain. My seats are in amazing condition, I would hate to think about having to bust into them. It's going to be winter soon and it's sunny here in NC year around. Got to have a heated seat though....

 

READ ON FOR A CHEAP SOLUTION! (If you are in the Midlands)

Yup, while both switches work just fine, on my 05 roadster, there is no heat on the driver's side. Fantastic

Anyway, I did some research into aftermarket replacements, decided on carbon-fibre reinforced ones looking the best option (they don't break down like traditional wires) and took the plunge last night. I took my car to the home of a mobile fitter and asked him to supply and fit new pads to base and back, ideally using the existing switch. I walked half a mile to a local indian restaurant (nice food!) while he did the job and 75 minutes later it was done! He even picked me up in his car as it was tipping it down with rain.

So, I now have a fully functioning driver's seat, with the switch operating on 2 levels as it should. I can't comment on how quickly it warms up compared to standard as I've not been a passenger in mine. I can say it's not as quick to warm up as some BMWs I've been in (maybe a couple of minutes for the carbon weave to put out decent heat), but boy are they good! I couldn't cope with level 2 for long, that's for sure...

The cost of all this, you ask?

He quoted me £100-140 depending upon the work that was needed and it came out at £100 cash, all in, parts, labour and lift back! What a bargain... He warrants parts and labour for 12 months.

I guess the higher end of the price range is if he has to do more work, or if your switch is duff, but he'll be happy to explain that, I'm sure.

The guy lives in a town called Perton in Staffordshire (just west of Wolverhampton) and will travel to you in the Midlands area (at extra cost, obviously) or is happy for you to come to him. His name is Nick and his number is 07544 404556.

Can I just point out that I'd never had any dealings with Nick before yesterday and am only passing on his details because he seems a straight up sort of bloke and did a top job, quickly, at a bargain price. Hopefully other members will be interested. Just say Mike with the Black Roadster sent you. Apparently he also does Parking Sensors, alarms, handsfree kits, SatNav etc in case you are interested. I'll definitely give him a call when the passenger side packs in....

Good luck if you decide to use him and do post your experience on this thread. Any questions, send me a PM.

Cheers

Mike

 

If the I R S see this then Nick may not be too happy. Just saying.

 

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Hi


I also used Nick to mend my drivers seat following Mikes recommendation, he took less than 1 hour and charged £100 (obviously this will differ for each person) but I am really happy with the results.


Cheers


Elena