Heated seat install
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Burning Brakes
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Heated seat install
Just had heated seats installed. Should they shut off with the ignition?
The other day, I left one on and the next morning it wouldn't start.
Thanks,
Craig
The other day, I left one on and the next morning it wouldn't start.
Thanks,
Craig
Melting Slicks
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The 'trigger' wire should be tapped to an ingition source, not a constant 12 volt source. Key off = No power, Key On = Power to heaters.
Using an Add-a-Tap with properly rated fuses is one of the easiest ways to accomplish this. I forget offhand fuse numbers I did mine on, but found two circuits that were ignition wired.
Great option.......Love them, even in the short winters we have around these parts.
Using an Add-a-Tap with properly rated fuses is one of the easiest ways to accomplish this. I forget offhand fuse numbers I did mine on, but found two circuits that were ignition wired.
Great option.......Love them, even in the short winters we have around these parts.
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Take a look at this post I just made Craig
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1564981593
I guess someone just hooked up the hot to a constantly live source.
I included wiring diagrams of how to tap into the #22 fuse. Didn't realise it was called Add a Tap. That way the seats turn off when the ignition is off as its a switched source.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1564981593
I guess someone just hooked up the hot to a constantly live source.
I included wiring diagrams of how to tap into the #22 fuse. Didn't realise it was called Add a Tap. That way the seats turn off when the ignition is off as its a switched source.
Last edited by DeeGee; Apr 12, 2008 at 02:56 AM.
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Yes, I would think the heaters should shut off when the ignition is turned off. 
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Here is where I mounted my switches. **NOTE -- many had to cut out a portion of the back to get the wires to fit. I did not!
If you have selective ride, this set-up will not work. If not, this is the way to go! Contact by PM and I'll show you how you do not have to start hacking away at this part of the console to get your switches to fit with NO modification (except to drill 2 holes for the switches)
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If you have selective ride, this set-up will not work. If not, this is the way to go! Contact by PM and I'll show you how you do not have to start hacking away at this part of the console to get your switches to fit with NO modification (except to drill 2 holes for the switches)
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