Heated seats

[Greyone]

Did all xj8`s have heated front seats?, my car has or did have front heated seats, but the drivers one does not work. In the cars documents there is mention of a new (second hand) drivers seat being fitted, and I suspect it may not be of the heated variety. Is there a way of telling if it is or not?, and are there any faults I should be checking for?

Any help appreciated.

Dave.

[bmc123]

Mine does not have heated seats, so at least I can answer that part of your question

[joejag308]

DAVE,...If the alleged front seat doesnt heat up then check the fuses for that seat if they are bust then try a new fuse
Or take the seat out and check if the connections underneath are connected up
otherwise ask the previous owner (if possible) if indeed the seat is the original or a spurious replacement........i cant think off hand of any other checks to do.........my heated seats do heat up but it takes a while to notice ....have you allowed enough time for the seat to heat up?.....Joe

[Greyone]

Thanks for your replies, I will check fuses etc, I suspect it may be a replacement and non heated, can a seat heater be retro fitted?, or is my best option to look for a heated replacement.

Dave.

[joejag308]

Dave for colour and heating see Eurojag.......your best first option, thats if you need a warm seat.........i dont think apart from testing them have i ever used mine.........

[bmc123]

They are nice to have I suppose, I don't have them and to be honest would never have know much about them apart from trying the ones in my dads Rover 75 - they do take a few minutes to warm up and you have to be actually sitting on them - don't test them by simply switching them on and putting your hand on the seat