Heated seats repair

Joey99 · Jan 24th, 2022, 13:41

Both the front heated seats (driver and passenger) have died in my late 2016 XC90 (with which I have had no end of problems). Have been quoted €995 for Volvo to repair but at this stage I've had to fix so many things on it that I've lost confidence in the car and will probably move it on.

Unless some bright spark on here has any ideas about a more cost effective fix? Any thoughts/comments/suggestions gratefully appreciated.

Joey99 · Jan 24th, 2022, 13:47

I should add that it's been confirmed as needing replacement of the heated seat pads (so it's nothing as simple as a fuse).

nu11eaf · Jan 24th, 2022, 13:53

It is most unusual to have both seat pads go at the same time, a second opinion would be my advice, if you have a test meter unplug the seat harness and test for power when seat heaters switched on.

noodle1066 · Jan 24th, 2022, 13:59

Have the back rest heated elements gone too?
I had just the driver back element replaced. Very unusual for all four elements to fail.

krzemien · Jan 24th, 2022, 14:01

Check this one out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t8FL989BoA

Joey99 · Jan 25th, 2022, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by noodle1066

Have the back rest heated elements gone too?
I had just the driver back element replaced. Very unusual for all four elements to fail.

Yes, all four elements went at the same time. I was really hopeful going in that it was just a fuse that had blown because that was the only thing that made sense to me. The fuse box itself seems to be hard to locate. Is it tucked away behind carpet in the passenger footwell (on a RHD car)?

Joey99 · Jan 25th, 2022, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by krzemien

Check this one out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t8FL989BoA

I can see from that video why Volvo are saying it's an entire new pad replacement. I will have a look see at the weekend but I don't know how you'd ever even check it without taking the seats out.

krzemien · Jan 25th, 2022, 20:46

Yup, royal pain in the proverbial by the looks of it unfortunately... I guess there's other videos available showing how to remove the seats out but would not even fathom doing it myself...!

Jan 24th, 2022, 13:41	#1
Joey99 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 13:42 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Dublin	Heated seats repair Both the front heated seats (driver and passenger) have died in my late 2016 XC90 (with which I have had no end of problems). Have been quoted €995 for Volvo to repair but at this stage I've had to fix so many things on it that I've lost confidence in the car and will probably move it on. Unless some bright spark on here has any ideas about a more cost effective fix? Any thoughts/comments/suggestions gratefully appreciated.

Jan 24th, 2022, 13:47	#2
Joey99 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 13:42 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Dublin	Not a fuse I should add that it's been confirmed as needing replacement of the heated seat pads (so it's nothing as simple as a fuse).

Jan 24th, 2022, 13:53	#3
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:41 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	It is most unusual to have both seat pads go at the same time, a second opinion would be my advice, if you have a test meter unplug the seat harness and test for power when seat heaters switched on. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Jan 24th, 2022, 13:59	#4
noodle1066 Volvo is now in my blood Last Online: May 12th, 2024 15:08 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Guildford	Have the back rest heated elements gone too? I had just the driver back element replaced. Very unusual for all four elements to fail. __________________ XC90 Ex Demo (Rugged Urban & High Spec) XC60 R-Design L/Nav - WPack, Heated SW, P Gl V70 R-Design - Heated Seats, Powered Tailgate

Jan 24th, 2022, 14:01	#5
krzemien Senior Member Last Online: Today 15:52 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester View Photos By: krzemien	Check this one out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t8FL989BoA __________________

Jan 25th, 2022, 20:46	#8
krzemien Senior Member Last Online: Today 15:52 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester View Photos By: krzemien	Yup, royal pain in the proverbial by the looks of it unfortunately... I guess there's other videos available showing how to remove the seats out but would not even fathom doing it myself...! __________________

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