Driver side heated seat not working Gen 2

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GCATX

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Well, they told me both seat elements would be replaced, they only did the bottom. Part number JL3Z 14D696 B

Looks like they did not replace the foam either. If I had known they weren’t going to do that, I would have replaced the element myself.

Interesting. I would consider doing that. I assume you have to pull the seat covers. If it's not a real nightmare, it might be worth just buying the element and doing it, rather than leave it at the dealer for days to be diagnosed.
 

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I think my driver side heating element just went bad in my gen 2. Anyone end up doing it themselves? Watched a couple youtube videos of people with 12th gen's changing them and it seems easy enough, nothing with a '17+ though
 
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I need to see if the heating elements are available again so I can replace mine. Assuming procedure to change them would be similar to Gen 1?
 

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Check voltage at heating element plug under seat. In each of the three settings. If good. Then it's the element pad. There is also a wire that connects the bottom to the back element. You can check there too. Process of elimination. Work backwards towards switch.
 
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I also ordered from Tasca last week after posting in this thread, but haven't gotten an update on shipping or anything else. Not looking good.
 

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Mine has been extremely weak since day 1 I just assumed that is how they were. Disappointing. I may have to take a closer look as I am out of warranty now.
 
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