Heated Seats -Again!

[Jerrysimon]

Ok I know its been covered before, but I thought I would post my options/findings so far. I had heated seats on my Corsa and learnt to love/rely on them.

Before I go down the route of having after market ones fitted professionally which has been covered here exstensively in previous posts and which might be my only final option I thought I would post details of my DIY attempt with off the shelf options first.

Options

1. Pay 5K more for the spec that includes them over my newly delivered Edge (already ruled out).

2. Professionaly fitted as an aftermarket upgrade £500+ for two ?

3. Argo generic tried and too big/clunky.

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4. Amazon. Dont fit around the built in head rest.

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5. Dual pair from AliExpress (ordered) still unsure if they will fit and running two of the ciggy lighter might be problamatic. I will be measuring the current draw when they arrive.

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6. Trying to get hold of this one from Halfords. It's mainly my lumber bit that appreciates heat, so this looks promising and easy to chuck in and out.

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I'll report back with some pics but I thought worth a try (given cost) before I just give up or go down the aftermarket fitting option.

[forkingabout]

For a proper permanent stealth job either.

https://www.dometic.com/en-gb/outdoor/motorhome-and-van/driving-assistance-support/seat-heaters/msh60-28031?v=9600000393

Or 

https://www.dometic.com/en-gb/outdoor/motorhome-and-van/driving-assistance-support/seat-heaters/dometic-waeco-magiccomfort-msh-300-28032?v=9600000395

 

I've fitted both kits to various vehicles in the past, both excellent quality.

[Jerrysimon]

@forkingabout Yes thanks great options. It's probably not beyond my cabablity to fit as an ex engineer, but scary to do on a brand new car under warranty.

 

[forkingabout]

My top tip is - long cable ties work fine to replace the metal hog rings that hold the material to the seat cushions, just make sure to cut flush. 

I did the front seats on my 308 T9 & had to spend £7 on a special Peugeot service tool for refitting the back rest covers as they had zips on, you could remove the covers without the tool but not refit them. 

No idea if Toyota use a similar system on the Aygo X but might be worth checking. 

[Chas G]

Are you expecting a long arctic winter in Cambridgeshire? 🤪

[Jerrysimon]

@Chas G

Yes initially that was always my thought about heated seats. However having had them supplied unexpectingly in my previous car, the surprise was how nice they were when my back ached!

It also had a heated steering wheel and like you say, that was of benefit only really on extra cold mornings.