Driver's side seat heater sometimes won't turn on

imported_nick · 12-19-2019, 06:44 PM

Sometimes when I click the driver's side seat heater button, it will just briefly flash the 3 red lights and then turn off. Eventually I am able to turn it on, but maybe after dozens of clicks over the course of 5-10 minutes... what gives!?

jeremycanada · 12-19-2019, 08:28 PM

That's wired, I recommend take your car to dealership, and let them figure it out.

tturbolife · 12-19-2019, 09:45 PM

It sounds like it's shutting off due to short circuit protection

mlassota · 12-26-2019, 10:34 AM

Had the same issue. Took it to the dealer and they replaced the seat heater. Works perfect now.

imported_nick · 12-30-2019, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tturbolife

It sounds like it's shutting off due to short circuit protection

Good call my dude, whenever I have this issue I just lift my ass off the seat and I am able to turn it on

tturbolife · 12-30-2019, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by imported_Mike

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Originally Posted by tturbolife

It sounds like it's shutting off due to short circuit protection

Good call my dude, whenever I have this issue I just lift my ass off the seat and I am able to turn it on

I recommend getting it replaced, there's a (very small) possibility that it overheats/melts some other wiring

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jeremycanada Private 25 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2020 BWM M340i Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	That's wired, I recommend take your car to dealership, and let them figure it out. __________________ 2013 Ford Edge- 2015 Golf R- 2017 Audi Q5- 2018 Audi S5- 2020 Bmw M340i
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tturbolife Major 236 Rep 1,037 Posts Drives: None Join Date: May 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i [0.00]	It sounds like it's shutting off due to short circuit protection __________________ M340i: Arctic White, 790M wheels, Cognac interior, Aluminum Tetragon trim - Totaled
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12-26-2019, 10:34 AM	#4
mlassota New Member 8 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i X-Drive Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Had the same issue. Took it to the dealer and they replaced the seat heater. Works perfect now.
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