Driver Heated Seat Not Working

[netlevi]

I bought a used 2005 Montana SV6 on Friday and found out after the fact that the driver side heated seat does not work (the passenger seat does work).

I just talked to a dealer mechanic and he said that it's a pretty common problem and that it's very likely the heating element that needs to be replaced. It would cost around $1000 USD!

Do any of you know of any tricks that I could do myself?

 

[melsg5]

check to see if the heating element is getting current. if it is and you have a bad element try a junk yard for a complete seat.

 

[netlevi]

Thanks for the suggestion, melsg5.

Is it basically out of the question to take the seat apart and solder the short in the element?

 

[melsg5]

I've never seen the element and dont know whether it can be disassembled. By the way the part at www.gmpartsdirect.com is about $61 not $1,000!

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[Steelcity]

check for voltage at the connection

 

[Steelcity]

I've never seen the element and dont know whether it can be disassembled. By the way the part at www.gmpartsdirect.com is about $61 not $1,000!

boy o boy those dealers

 

[Zimgxp]

An aftermarket shop can put one in for less than $1000. I think the new element just slides in under the seat cover. Do a little searching.

 

[netlevi]

I'm going to tear the seat apart and see what I find, hopefully it will be obvious which heating element it is. I found this video which should be helpful:

2003-2006 Chevy/GMC Seat Cover Install 1 of 3

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