Heated Seats troubleshooting

[Farmallxjcraig]

It’s cold out and I thought my heated seats worked. It seems like they aren’t working though. The light comes on at the switch for high or low. Has anyone ever messed with these before I get into it?

 

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[Robert]

It’s cold out and I thought my heated seats worked. It seems like they aren’t working though. The light comes on at the switch for high or low. Has anyone ever messed with these before I get into it?

Get a multimeter and check the voltage going to the seat itself with the switch, on high, low, and make sure you're getting power. I've heard of seats burning out but not in my experience.

 

[Certified Shadetree]

In my experience, one or both of the heating pads goes bad. It's not all that complicated to replace, but it might be difficult to find a stock replacement heating pad nowadays. For instance, I learned the pads for the 9G Impala have been discontinued, so you're limited to whatever stock you can find (on eBay or otherwise.) I do believe they still manufacture pads for GMT 800 trucks, so that's something you could try.

Will an aftermarket pad work? I'm not 100% sure, but with limited options for a stock pad it might be worth a try.