Heated Seats in a Base?

[Mario3241]

How much power do they pull?
Could one fuse feed both seats?

Hmm. Maybe. It says 10 amps each.

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[DirtyGSer]

FWIW, I went with Mabett seat covers and stuck aftermarket amazon heated seat kit onto the MGV of my Black Diamond, under the covers. Put the switches in the same place as the guy further up the thread and tapped into fuse #2 with an add a fuse tap and a 10 amp fuse.

I used #2 because it is off with ignition. Could use #3 if you want to be able to have them on all the time...but i figured i would eventually leave them on and come out to a dead battery.

J

 

[rsmag9]

FWIW, I went with Mabett seat covers and stuck aftermarket amazon heated seat kit onto the MGV of my Black Diamond, under the covers. Put the switches in the same place as the guy further up the thread and tapped into fuse #2 with an add a fuse tap and a 10 amp fuse.

I used #2 because it is off with ignition. Could use #3 if you want to be able to have them on all the time...but i figured i would eventually leave them on and come out to a dead battery.

J

I'm looking to do the same. Any tips on how to route the wires? Thanks!

 

[DirtyGSer]

I'm looking to do the same. Any tips on how to route the wires? Thanks!

You can actually pry out..a little, the lower edge of the ctr console all the way back most of the way until there is a clip or something...then sort of tuck the wires in behind. I cut a piece of lamp cord (multi strand 12 ga black sheathing) about 2 feet longer than laying it along side looked like i needed. Popped the window switches out using the orange tool that came with the Mabett seat covers...and was able to fish things where they needed to go. I used add a fuse tap 10 amp in slot 2 i think and zip tied the wire so where it runs across above your knees ( inside the panel where EVERYTHING is sharp edged) so it won't cut itself.

 

[rsmag9]

You can actually pry out..a little, the lower edge of the ctr console all the way back most of the way until there is a clip or something...then sort of tuck the wires in behind. I cut a piece of lamp cord (multi strand 12 ga black sheathing) about 2 feet longer than laying it along side looked like i needed. Popped the window switches out using the orange tool that came with the Mabett seat covers...and was able to fish things where they needed to go. I used add a fuse tap 10 amp in slot 2 i think and zip tied the wire so where it runs across above your knees ( inside the panel where EVERYTHING is sharp edged) so it won't cut itself.

ok thanks!

 

[Prurience]

FWIW, I went with Mabett seat covers and stuck aftermarket amazon heated seat kit onto the MGV of my Black Diamond, under the covers. Put the switches in the same place as the guy further up the thread and tapped into fuse #2 with an add a fuse tap and a 10 amp fuse.

I used #2 because it is off with ignition. Could use #3 if you want to be able to have them on all the time...but i figured i would eventually leave them on and come out to a dead battery.

J

By tapping into fuse 2, do you run the risk of blowing the fuse if you roll the windows down with the seat heat on? There are empty fuse slots in the interior box I'm wondering if any of the others cut off when the ignition is turned off to avoid draining the battery.

 

[DirtyGSer]

Nope, you are simply tapping off the hot side....kinda like making a splitter. You still maintain the integrity of the circuit, you're just drawing off to another fuse.

 

[JimmyZ]

You can actually pry out..a little, the lower edge of the ctr console all the way back most of the way until there is a clip or something...then sort of tuck the wires in behind. I cut a piece of lamp cord (multi strand 12 ga black sheathing) about 2 feet longer than laying it along side looked like i needed. Popped the window switches out using the orange tool that came with the Mabett seat covers...and was able to fish things where they needed to go. I used add a fuse tap 10 amp in slot 2 i think and zip tied the wire so where it runs across above your knees ( inside the panel where EVERYTHING is sharp edged) so it won't cut itself.

I just bought the Katskin heating elements for my base Bronco. Would love to see a picture on how you tapped into your fuse box.

 

[Bbaliatico]

FWIW, I went with Mabett seat covers and stuck aftermarket amazon heated seat kit onto the MGV of my Black Diamond, under the covers. Put the switches in the same place as the guy further up the thread and tapped into fuse #2 with an add a fuse tap and a 10 amp fuse.

I used #2 because it is off with ignition. Could use #3 if you want to be able to have them on all the time...but i figured i would eventually leave them on and come out to a dead battery.

J

I am looking to do the same - do you know which heated seat pads you purchased? Some have horrific reviews

 

[DirtyGSer]

Cheap enough that if they break I'll just buy another set.

I think like 60 bux from ali-express. Stuck them to my Bronco seats and put the Mabbett covers over.

Still working well! (Well not today ...it's 92 out)

 

[DirtyGSer]

Sorry never replied to this, if you still need it I'll pop open the fuse box and get a photo.

I just bought the Katskin heating elements for my base Bronco. Would love to see a picture on how you tapped into your fuse box.

 

[miguemau922]

Sorry never replied to this, if you still need it I'll pop open the fuse box and get a photo.

Hi there! I could use that picture. I already did one seat but took me forever with the hog rings. Im tackling the rest of the job later in the week and could use the help. Thanks!

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