Repairing W220 S320 heated seat

[PJayUK]

My drivers side heated seat doesn't appear to work even though the buttons on the door function correctly. I am guessing therefore that its probably the element although it seems odd that both the back and bottom bits have packed up simultaneously. According to the previous owner this happened before and it was replaced by a main dealer (Greenoaks in Slough) at a cost of around 400 quid around 4 years ago.

I just wanted to ask if there are any pointers to help me diagnose the problem without having to remove the seat (which seems too complicated). Can access be gained without a full removal of the seat?

 

[television]

You have a connectors just under the seat, I do not know the pin outs off hand, and I believe that this connector could be separate from the seat adjustment connector

 

[PJayUK]

Is it possible to get to the element in the heat pad without removal of the entire seat?

 

[television]

Is it possible to get to the element in the heat pad without removal of the entire seat?

The seat pad is sown onto the leather, we have had post where the wires that go to the pad break, and they can be repaired, this being the case then the covering has to come off the seat.

I should be able to give you a work sheet to do this, I have removed all of the leather seat coverings on my SL without any difficulty

 

[PJayUK]

Hi mate

Still keen to do this did you dig out a worksheet with directions on this? If so I'll give you an email addy.

Thanks

 

[television]

All ready for you

 

[Veridian]

Malcolm, Any chance you could sent them to me too.. My E Class heated driver seat only heats the 'back' and not the 'bum' thxs Steve

 

[television]

I have sent it but it might be better to have on for the correct car

 

[Mike2513]

Hi. television could you send me a copy too as i have just bought a S320 CDI and driver's seat base not working. Many thanks.

 

[television]

Hi. television could you send me a copy too as i have just bought a S320 CDI and driver's seat base not working. Many thanks.

Can do but I need an Email address,, you can put it up here now and delete it shortly

 

[television]

It has been sent,, go to "edit in your last post and remove your address, you only have an hour to do this

 

[PJayUK]

Hi Malcolm

Sorry for the delay in coming back to you with my details, I had to go away for work at the last minute. I have sent you a PM with my contact details, greatly appreciate any information you can send!

Have a good Christmas!