Heated seat wiring

Rev Jules · 2nd June 2014, 19:56

I have recently found that my seats have the wiring for the heated elements, what is involved in getting power to them, I don't have the seat switches so I will need to get them as we'll.

Julien

Simon.h · 3rd June 2014, 04:21

Just fit the switches.

Rev Jules · 3rd June 2014, 06:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon.h

Just fit the switches.

Please read the thread again, I need cables from the switches (Which I do not have) to the plugs under the seat and cables from a fuse source to the backs of the switches, Oh! almost forgot I will also need the face plate in which to fix the switches in this is Rhodium Grey???.

Julien

suffolk boy · 3rd June 2014, 08:13

even if you do get the wiring you are after you need the heating elements etc.most folks just buy heated seats and plug them in

__chris__ · 3rd June 2014, 08:24

Just jumping in for a minute ...
Is it possible, for example, to remove the heating element from a cloth seat and easily fit it to a leather one?

Rev Jules · 3rd June 2014, 08:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by suffolk boy

even if you do get the wiring you are after you need the heating elements etc.most folks just buy heated seats and plug them in

The wires from the plugs under the seat disappear into the seat pads, so I am presuming the heater elements are already there.
Once again I need the cables from the switches to the plugs under the seats, and cables from a power source to the switches????

Julien

Rick-sta · 3rd June 2014, 09:39

I've been looking into this myself as I'll be fitting heated seats to my ZT soon. This is what I've found below from threats on here and the other forums.

When wiring the heated seat switches, it's best to get the original plug and about 6-7 inches of wire from a doner car for the switch as it makes wiring easier.

Seats
If your seats are already heated, you should have a yellow cable in Pin 1 and a Orange/White cable in Pin 2 in the wiring loom under the seats. These two cables are for the heated seat elements.

Pin 1 Yellow cable goes to Pin 1 on the heated seat switch
Pin 2 is a live cable and you'll need a 20AMP feed from the fuse box.

Heated Seat Switch:

These are the pins I have in my heated seats switch plugs:

Pin 1 is the yellow cable which goes from the under seat plug as stated above
Pin 2 Orange/White cable is a live feed circuit - you can tap into the same wire in one of your other switches in that panel i.e. Cruise control, rear blind, traction control etc.
Pin 3 Red/White is needs to be connected to the sidelight circuit. Just tap into the same wire connected to one of your other switches.
Pin 4 - Blank
Pin 5 Black is the ground cable, just connect it to an earth point.

And that's it.

Theres a thread on the heated seat switches here:
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...42&postcount=5

Hope this helps,
Rick

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__chris__ Avid contributor 2003 MG ZT 190+,(2005 Facelift R75 1.8T SE Conny now consigned to be a donor car) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sidcup Posts: 149 Thanks: 34 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Just jumping in for a minute ... Is it possible, for example, to remove the heating element from a cloth seat and easily fit it to a leather one? __________________ Chris. Work on the 1.8T New pads &cs all round, Bonnet Catch Reversed, Plenums Cleaned, Renewed Selected Radiator Hoses, New Stainless Steel Twin Exhaust,Metal T-Piece, Head Skimmed and MLS Head Gasket, New Cambelt & Alternator Belt, New PRT & Water Pump, New Air Duct Hose, New Radiator, New plugs, coil packs & HT leads, Golden Radiator Resistor. Car then blew up and I gave up. Bought the ZT 190 instead !

3rd June 2014, 09:39	#7
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,534 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	I've been looking into this myself as I'll be fitting heated seats to my ZT soon. This is what I've found below from threats on here and the other forums. When wiring the heated seat switches, it's best to get the original plug and about 6-7 inches of wire from a doner car for the switch as it makes wiring easier. Seats If your seats are already heated, you should have a yellow cable in Pin 1 and a Orange/White cable in Pin 2 in the wiring loom under the seats. These two cables are for the heated seat elements. Pin 1 Yellow cable goes to Pin 1 on the heated seat switch Pin 2 is a live cable and you'll need a 20AMP feed from the fuse box. Heated Seat Switch: These are the pins I have in my heated seats switch plugs: Pin 1 is the yellow cable which goes from the under seat plug as stated above Pin 2 Orange/White cable is a live feed circuit - you can tap into the same wire in one of your other switches in that panel i.e. Cruise control, rear blind, traction control etc. Pin 3 Red/White is needs to be connected to the sidelight circuit. Just tap into the same wire connected to one of your other switches. Pin 4 - Blank Pin 5 Black is the ground cable, just connect it to an earth point. And that's it. Theres a thread on the heated seat switches here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...42&postcount=5 Hope this helps, Rick __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link