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Mon Feb 21, 2011 3:27 pm

I would like to retrofit heated front seats. I have the kit (BMW one) but my question is how to fit the elements under the cover. Do these have to be secured by glueing the element strips to the base.

If they are loosely laid in time they could move under the cover.
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Mon Feb 21, 2011 3:35 pm

They are loosely lain & not glued
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Tue Feb 22, 2011 5:12 pm

I recently retrofited heated seats into my cabby using the BMW loom and switches. If you encounter any problems give me a shout :D . The hardest part was running the cables under the carpet as it's not that flexible!
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Tue Feb 22, 2011 6:45 pm

Thanks for the info. I think it may be a while before I get around to fitting it.
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Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:47 pm

did you get the kit from BMW?
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Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:25 pm

MurphyE30 wrote:did you get the kit from BMW?
No it was from another zone member a few months back.
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Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:05 pm

is the kit available from bmw? how much?
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asmith88 wrote:is the kit available from bmw? how much?
About £150 for the elements, £40 for each switch, £80 for the loom. or

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MSH50-Waeco-Heate ... 5189224f0e

and a bit extra but not neccessary

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WAECO-HEATED-SEAT ... 5640012749

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ated+seats

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ated+seats
I said:

Can anyone suggest how to test if the boot lights are staying on with the boot shut?

e30topless said:

lock the wife in there
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Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:41 pm

e301988325i wrote:
asmith88 wrote:is the kit available from bmw? how much?
About £150 for the elements, £40 for each switch, £80 for the loom. or

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MSH50-Waeco-Heate ... 5189224f0e

and a bit extra but not neccessary

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WAECO-HEATED-SEAT ... 5640012749

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ated+seats

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ated+seats
Thats what i was after :D thank you
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Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:24 pm

Waeco actually made the oem kits!!!

There is a way to get the waeco loom to work with the oem switches as I've never been a fan of the cheap looking switches they supply!

I have recently fitted the waeco kit, and am absolutely loving it! just need to get hold of the oem switches!

If you haveany questions let me know! also try searching on here as a few zoners have fitted them!

Cheers

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