cotswold doesn't have the seat elements? ?

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Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:10 pm

Hi.. I was advised to ask cotswold for the heated
Seat elements. . He only has the base elements and not for the back section of the seats..

Anyone know who may have some of these?

Bmw don't do them anymore. .

Im a bit stuck..

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Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:21 pm

Buy this kit as an alternative. The switches look like the originals too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/180874649935
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Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:28 pm

you could probably buy that kit, use genuine switches and just install the ebay pads.
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Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:48 pm

jimbom30cab wrote:you could probably buy that kit, use genuine switches and just install the ebay pads.

This but ask an upholsterer for a recommended universal set.
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Wed Oct 28, 2015 6:11 pm

That's a better idea
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Wed Oct 28, 2015 6:46 pm

M3beast
Is your in box full or something? :)
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Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:01 pm

Hehe
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Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:13 pm

Guys has anyone used this kit from china before? ?

I don't want car going up in flames. .
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Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:14 pm

Chap that used it posted up the ad. I think it works well.
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Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:18 pm

Thanks. .
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Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:45 pm

Just checked and back rest heating elements are still available from Bmw. £49 + vat each.
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Thu Oct 29, 2015 4:32 am

Which dealership did you inquire at?

I tried sytner Sheffield. Told me no longer available.

Can you get back to me asap as I need some.

Also what seats did you say they were for??
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Thu Oct 29, 2015 10:15 am

If you are buying after market ones, the connectors to the original loom might be different, so you'll have to change them. The after market ones need to be a similar shape, its essential that when you install the elements, that they are nice and flat, no kinks or doubling over the elements. This is what you are looking for, 1st photo is for sports seats, 2nd for comfort seats. I've been told that they have just gone n/a, but there might be back stocks in some dealers if you are lucky.

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I have seat looms and switches for £95, or switches on their own for £50 a pair if it helps, but no usable looms at the moment.
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