Heated seats
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Good post. Any other locations for heater switches? I have Selective ride control switch and really don't like ashtray location. Suggestions, anyone. Is there any room say on the lower seat controls? PS. I am a little nervous about the electrical connections, but I am going to put seat heaters in, I love em in my SSR.
Greetings, Rob
Greetings, Rob
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I took the easy route for my daily driver, I have seat covers so you can't even see it. The last one gave out after 4 years so $5 bucks a year to toast my buns was well worth it.
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Good post. Any other locations for heater switches? I have Selective ride control switch and really don't like ashtray location. Suggestions, anyone. Is there any room say on the lower seat controls? PS. I am a little nervous about the electrical connections, but I am going to put seat heaters in, I love em in my SSR.
Greetings, Rob
Greetings, Rob
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Just installed them in my car over the weekend. I put the switches exactly where Redshift did. Convenient location, looks like they should be there. Very simple installation, too.
9 degrees, 6" of snow, seat heaters & snow tires. I'm all set
9 degrees, 6" of snow, seat heaters & snow tires. I'm all set
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Guys, don't say I told you, but if you sign up for our newsletter at PFYC.com, you'll get a new edition tomorrow with a discount code that might just happen to work for seat heaters if you are interested in picking some up....shhhhhh!!!
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Thanks 
I had to remove the seats from the car to do the job the way I wanted, but really that's not too difficult. On some other cars, removing the seats will trip a code that can often not be re-set without a special tool, but not the C5, thank goodness.
I had to remove the seats from the car to do the job the way I wanted, but really that's not too difficult. On some other cars, removing the seats will trip a code that can often not be re-set without a special tool, but not the C5, thank goodness.
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Wow, thanks for all the info everyone!! Now, I can just hope my hubby buys me the installation kits for Christmas!! If not, I'm buying them for myself afterwards! Oh how I love this forum and all the people on here willing to share their knowledge and experience!
Oh how I love this forum and all the people on here willing to share their knowledge and experience!
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Removing the seats from the car couldn't be easier.
Nice job on your install.
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This is the best location I've seen for heated seat switches. It looks factory. Now heated seats are on the to do list.
Thanks for the pictures.
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Thanks Redshift, I have them on order(seat heaters) from "The leather seat guys" along with new leather seat skins, also ordering C6 shifter and new seat foam from Gene Cully. Should be a fun project come spring. Merry Christmas to all, Rob
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Same to you, Rob. Come visit PFYC sometime!
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Ooops, Hello Redshift, I have bought alot of stuff from PFYC and really enjoy, and happy you guys are available. (Sorry did not notice you are with PFYC.) Everything I have purchased from PFYC is first class.
Merry Christmas , and thankyou very much for your info. Rob
Merry Christmas , and thankyou very much for your info. Rob
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Hello Redshift, would love to see the rest of your car....wow, looking at the interior pics...well I don't know what to expect, nothing but the best. Pls. post some pics and envy will be your reward I am sure!!! Rob
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only problem I see with that location is if the passenger leaves thries on the driver cant see the switch. I may go with the ashtray idea. I installed them in my Sky and truck and this car needs them too.
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Here's a template for an ashtray panel. One member kindly sent it to me. Wish I could remember who and I'd give him credit
