heated seats button options
#1
heated seats button options
I really fancy installing heated seats but i'm conscious of being able to return to stock at some point in the future if I wish. The problem is, most installs seem to involve drilling holes either side of the power outlet. I'm ok with this but it would mean buying and storing a massive piece of spare trim.
I was wondering if there is anywhere else that is easier to return to stock? I've never bought spares for my S as i'm a new owner so not sure what comes up and prices... Are there smaller bit of trim that would also be suitable?
Thanks
I was wondering if there is anywhere else that is easier to return to stock? I've never bought spares for my S as i'm a new owner so not sure what comes up and prices... Are there smaller bit of trim that would also be suitable?
Thanks
#2
How about inside the centre console under the sliding lid, putting it back would just need a blanking grommet, no one is going to notice that.
Or depending on what year you have if you don't have VSA there's already a blank on the dash you can use.
Or depending on what year you have if you don't have VSA there's already a blank on the dash you can use.
Last edited by richmc; 12-18-2017 at 06:03 AM.
#3
I have installed the type that has a single switch unit with two "roller switches" in it - with 10 levels. I have put it in the centre console under the sliding lid as richmc suggested. I didn't drill any holes - there is *just* enough room to get the get the cable over the back of the tray and under the sliding lid. I attached the switch unit with a double sided sticker - been there since early this year and hasn't fallen off yet!
#4
You get 2 stage rocker switches with the Waeco heated kit that are around 12mm - I have drilled mine into the centre console around the cigarette lighter.
#5
I have installed the type that has a single switch unit with two "roller switches" in it - with 10 levels. I have put it in the centre console under the sliding lid as richmc suggested. I didn't drill any holes - there is *just* enough room to get the get the cable over the back of the tray and under the sliding lid. I attached the switch unit with a double sided sticker - been there since early this year and hasn't fallen off yet!
#6
yeah that seems to be the favoured route and it certainly looks good but no way to return to stock without purchasing quite a lot of new trim which i'm keen to avoid.
#7
I'm leaning towards the ashtray. Seems to be something that's not used often and i'm happy for the switches to be hidden. I could even get a replacement tray as they seem super easy to change and not an expensive purchase (in the scheme of things)
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#8
This is the kit I used (or similar) - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Seats-U...V/162381827286
I shaved the 'lip' off the right hand side of the switch to make that side flat to stick to the right-hand side of the cubby as far back as it would go. It leaves most of the tray free and the ashtray in place - I find that handy for storing small items as it stops them rolling around.
#9
I installed the switch in the little triangular panel by your knee, and around the corner from the radio panel. The panel pops out. I installed the kit in 2007, but 10 years later I have to admit I don't use it much - the battery isn't really dimensioned for the additional load.
#10
You'll have to wait until I'm back home on Friday.
This is the kit I used (or similar) - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Seats-U...V/162381827286
I shaved the 'lip' off the right hand side of the switch to make that side flat to stick to the right-hand side of the cubby as far back as it would go. It leaves most of the tray free and the ashtray in place - I find that handy for storing small items as it stops them rolling around.
This is the kit I used (or similar) - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Seats-U...V/162381827286
I shaved the 'lip' off the right hand side of the switch to make that side flat to stick to the right-hand side of the cubby as far back as it would go. It leaves most of the tray free and the ashtray in place - I find that handy for storing small items as it stops them rolling around.