Retrofitting heated seats

[Laith]

Anyone done this before? I can't find a wiki on it, and I'd like to do it.

I'm guessing I need a loom, the two switches, and heating elements (or seats with them built in)..

Is there a guide anywhere?

Thanks

[senna]

I have black leather sports seats (4 door) heated that I may be selling soon with loom and switches.

Will need to take some photos first

[Jim320i]

What is it you trying to fit them too? (Seats, obviously, but what type?)

[Laith]

Ah damn my seats are grey.. The loom and switches may be ideal. I'm guessing then I only need the heater pads that go under the seats?

[GDBN]

There's a company called Waeco that make a kit for retro-fitting.
I have used this on my cab, with leather sports seats.

Could be a bit cheaper than finding the real McCoy ...

G

[GDBN]

Here's the link to their UK site ...

http://www.waeco.com/en/products/4381_651.php

G

[Minimayhem81]

Hello!

I did this a while ago. It's amazing we'll worth doing!

Here's a link to my thread.
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... highlight=

Give us a shout if you get stuck...

[Laith]

You're a legend. This is exactly what I'm after. Did you follow the seat repair wiki to take apart the seats?

[Minimayhem81]

No I just tackled it as I came to it, their construction is very simple really. I had a mate to help me, some bits can be hard to get back together from memory but if there is a seat repair guide I guess follow that!

[Althoros]

Hi Laith
I have just done mine and it wasn't a problem. I purchased the OEM direct from BMW (64 11 9 061 223) and managed to get a discount so it was 236 for the complete kit. They also printed out the installation instructions for me which I still have - if you need me to send a copy just let me know.
The install was quite straight forward and there are walk throughs if you google I didnt take any pics sorry. The main loom just plugs straight into the accessory block behind the GBox and runs down the left side & under the seats. Centre handbrake trim needs to come off and be cut for the switches. With the seats I stripped one down and took out the bottom panel but to be honest you dont really need to - the pads will slide in without needing to strip the seat completely.
Give me a shout if I can help
Good luck

[Gert_8]

Peasants! Your car should be like mine - factory fitted

[Gert_8]

Peasants! Your car should be like mine - factory fitted non working properly electric roof

it works now!

[BenHar]

Hi Laith
I have just done mine and it wasn't a problem. I purchased the OEM direct from BMW (64 11 9 061 223) and managed to get a discount so it was 236 for the complete kit. They also printed out the installation instructions for me which I still have - if you need me to send a copy just let me know.

I'd be interested in the instructions. Could you scan them so that they can go in the wiki?

Thanks
Ben

[Laith]

Great idea, I think many would benefit.

Just got quoted £241 for the kit. Best keep searching..