heated seats

[Guest]

My heated seat on the drivers side is not working. The light comes on when I press the switch but no heat? The passenger side works fine? Any suggestions? Fuse, etc? I do not have the owners manual, took it to the dealer this past summer and I didn't get it back, any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Same problem on my 2003 EB

Just had it in to the dealer for the same problem. They had to order a new part for it. Unfortunately, I don't know what the part is.

 

[Guest]

I have a 2000 EB that has the exact same problem. Can anyone help?

 

[Guest]

My EB 2000 Expedition driver seat also doesn't work. The passenger seat works fine. The manual shows the fuse runs both seats so the problem must be either the wiring or the element. Of course the dealer needs look at it before commenting.

 

[Guest]

I have a 2003 EB with the exact same problem. I've actually been plagued with Heating/AC issues. They have had to replace the entire Heating controller as well as parts for the Rear Heat/AC.

Been to the dealership and they ordered new parts... but the dealership burnt down on Wednesday so I'm not sure when I'll be able to get this fixed!

 

[Guest]

I read a post on another web site that suggests checking for power & ground on the control module (located on the seat). Check the violet/light blue and yellow/light blue wires going to the heater. One should have 12Volts and the other Ground if the module is working. I think I'll measure up the passenger seat side and compare it to the driver seat. The dealer I go to for repairs charges $80 per hour so it may be time well spent.

 

[Guest]

Anyone know how to remove the control module off the stinking seat? I want to swap the passenger side with the driver side to see if the problem is the module or the element. I can unplug the wiring harness okay, but the module is screwed onto the bottom of the seat, and to unscrew the mount you have to remove the module. Ford really knows how to get you to go to the dealrship for repairs!!

 

[Guest]

In my experiences with heated seats, I have never replaced a module. The heater element in the seat is the source of concern.

 

[Guest]

My 2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition experienced the same problem with the driver's side heated seat. Ford diagnosed the problem as a faulty heat element. The seat now works great but the repair set me back $200.00. I don't believe I had over 2 hours logged on my heated seat. Is Quality still job #1 at Ford?

 

[Guest]

Sounds Like a Club could be formed. My Drivers seat on my 99 Eddie just stopped working. The light works but not the heat. If I can figure something out I will reply again. Sounds like the heating element is problem more times than not. One of my dealers said Around $400 to repair. I think not!!!! I will check resistance of element on both seats and get back! Thanks everyone!

 

[Guest]

Well.. I figured out how to get the module off the bottom of the seat(s). Pain in the butt at first but they pop right off when you stick a screw driver in the right slot. I swapped the driver side with the pass side. To make a long story short, the element must be shot, cuz it ain't the module. Bummer. I was hoping I could fix it with a new $80 module. Oh well.. dealer wants around $250 for the element installed. Whhhhaaaaaa. At least I love the truck.

 

[Guest]

Well I have some troubleshooting tips for those who want to attempt fixxing the problem them self. Yes it was the Heating element that was open. I bought the element, but had to buy the seat cushin with it. For a quick check Loacate the Connector with four wires with the colors of 2) Yellow and 2)black w/red stripe located just under the foward part of the seat its flat with four wires accross. Disconnect connector and with a Ohm meter check the resistance between the two Yellow wires should read 1-2 ohms of resistance and between the two blk/red wires I read about 14k ohms. On mine the Open was between the two Yellow wires. After taking the seat apart I found the open at the aft portion of the seat cushin where most of the sitting weight would be. It was burnt open probably from being flexxed in that area so many times. It looks like it could be repaired because I stripped back the wires where it was open and twisted it together to get the resistance measurement. I think I will hold on to my old one just incase to try again sometime. Taking the seat apart takes a little time to figure out but comes apart fairly easy. The only problem was reattaching the leather cover to the new foam cushin with some little wire loops. You will know what Im talking about if you try it, but I was sucessful and now I have heat. Hope this helps anyone out!. I paid about $140 for the parts that list for $177 at the dealer. Good luck and Happy Holidays! Now I can go ICE fishing with a warm seat!

 

[gibsonj]

Hey GPilot,

Where did you get your parts? I have to do this job soon. Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Hey

I too had the heated seats die on my 03 EB!! However my dealership recognized it as a defect and both modules and whatnot were replace free of charge!

I recommend checking into it, for all ya'll who have this problem. Ford should help you out!

 

[Guest]

I had same problem with drivers side took it apart and fix blue wire in seat bottom where it was burned works great now thanks gpilot for your fix solution. it only took about three hours and was worth it and those little rings and the cushion are called hog rings and are simple to replace. Good luck everyone you can buy hog rings and hog pliers at your local farm store or at seat shops

 

[Guest]

I've read all the posts on heated seats but my problem is that both the drivers side and passanger side seats stopped working at the same time. Both fuses are good and I did the Ohm check that GPilot suggested above and they check out OK. Anyone have an idea as to what might be wrong?

 

[nstyle]

I have recently purchased a 99 Expedition Eddie Bauer and the drivers side heated seat was not working. The passenger seat was working fine. The drivers side light on the button turned on, but no heat.
Gpilot is on the money with the solution. I have a pic of the heat pad that I would like to share since I spent 2 hours fixing my seat.
I followed Gpilots advise and tested the 4wire plug first and found that my passenger seat had continunity on the yellow wires and my drivers did not. I then proceeded to remove the 4 bolts from the floor and take the seat out (don't forget to unplug the two electrical cables connecting the seat to the vehicle).
Then I removed the plastic cover holding the electrical buttons and pulled back the leather seat cover. At that point I found the heat pad and a visual inspection of it found the burn mark where the very small wire was broken. It seems that the obvious place for a break is where the pad lays on the horseshoe shaped support wire. I then removed the heating pad so I could resolder the wire and verified that I had continuity and put everything back together. Now the seat heats right up!
I hope the pics help. I have a few more if anyone wants some other views. Thanks to everyone's posts.

 

[Keydo]

Great Job!