Driver side heated seat not working Gen 2

[GCATX]

Well, they told me both seat elements would be replaced, they only did the bottom. Part number JL3Z 14D696 B

Looks like they did not replace the foam either. If I had known they weren’t going to do that, I would have replaced the element myself.

Interesting. I would consider doing that. I assume you have to pull the seat covers. If it's not a real nightmare, it might be worth just buying the element and doing it, rather than leave it at the dealer for days to be diagnosed.

 

[noorj]

I think my driver side heating element just went bad in my gen 2. Anyone end up doing it themselves? Watched a couple youtube videos of people with 12th gen's changing them and it seems easy enough, nothing with a '17+ though

 

[Bimmer777]

I need to see if the heating elements are available again so I can replace mine. Assuming procedure to change them would be similar to Gen 1?

 

[CoronaRaptor]

It looks pretty much the same in this LONG video you can see the heating element is the same as the gen 1's. Looks easy enough.

 

[GCATX]

I went last winter with a broken heater, the part wasn't available, time to start checking.

 

[JefferyGT]

Check voltage at heating element plug under seat. In each of the three settings. If good. Then it's the element pad. There is also a wire that connects the bottom to the back element. You can check there too. Process of elimination. Work backwards towards switch.

 

[GCATX]

Just ordered from Tasca, $28.22. Hopefully it's in stock.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Just ordered from Tasca, $28.22. Hopefully it's in stock.

When you get it, you can be the first to post the re and re of the heating element on the Gen 2.

 

[Bimmer777]

I also ordered from Tasca last week after posting in this thread, but haven't gotten an update on shipping or anything else. Not looking good.

 

[NE Raptor]

Mine has been extremely weak since day 1 I just assumed that is how they were. Disappointing. I may have to take a closer look as I am out of warranty now.