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2010 Gen III aftermarket heated seats

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by turnersn, Oct 18, 2011.

  1. turnersn

    turnersn Junior Member

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    I saw several switch locations through searching the forum. Based on my seat being all the way back, the OEM location is a difficult reach. Putting the switch on the door side plastic lower section of the seat is another good location. I put mine in the console for 2 reasons. First, I was already in the console since that is where I tapped for power and second I wanted to be able to reach the passenger side switch so putting them by the door was out for me as well.

    Since you have to remove the back bottom seat to install the cover, you could always drop 1 unit in there. Not sure where the best place would be to locate that switch, but that option would eliminate the issue of the kids fighting for the heated seat up front.
     
  2. turnersn

    turnersn Junior Member

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    Three pics taken tonight of the ivory Clazzio put over bisque cloth interior.
     

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    turnersn Junior Member

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    Can you think of any reason why the switch would light up with power, but neither pad heats up? This is happening on the passenger side. I hooked up the passenger side to the driver side switch and still no heat. The driver side works regardless. Couldn't think of anything else besides the unit being defective at the pads as the switch has power.
     
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    trentofdestiny Master Finagler

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    Do you have a wiring diagram or could you draw one? I need to know about the pins on the pad(s) and the switches and where you have power and ground...