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Why is my seat heater not working on my Silverado?

Why is my seat heater not working on my Silverado?

More than welcomed. It was int he 40’s at 5am going to work and I kicked on the heated seat. 15 minutes later still no heat. No clicks either like it normally would do. So now I have to chase down why my seat heater doesn’t work….. the fix list never ends on this truck.

How do you turn off the heated seat on a Chevy Silverado?

The heated seats will shut off automatically when the ignition is turned off. Two buttons, located on the door, are used to control the heated seat. • Press the horizontal (RH) button to heat the entire seat, back and cushion. • Press the vertical (LH) button to heat ONLY the seat back.

Why does my heated seat not stay on?

Disconnecting one thermistor, which may have a concern will not allow the opposite heated seat to work correctly, BOTH side must be operational before EITHER heated seat will operate. If DTCs will not clear when using the Tech 2 after a repair has been made, try operating the device in which the repair was made.

How can I tell if my front seat heater is improper?

If an improperly operating front heated seat condition exists, refer to the Diagnostic Information and Procedures in the Seats sub-section of the applicable Service Manual in order to diagnose the system accurately. When measuring the resistance of the seat heater elements, ensure the values are within the updated range of 1.5-5.5 ohms.

More than welcomed. It was int he 40’s at 5am going to work and I kicked on the heated seat. 15 minutes later still no heat. No clicks either like it normally would do. So now I have to chase down why my seat heater doesn’t work….. the fix list never ends on this truck.

Disconnecting one thermistor, which may have a concern will not allow the opposite heated seat to work correctly, BOTH side must be operational before EITHER heated seat will operate. If DTCs will not clear when using the Tech 2 after a repair has been made, try operating the device in which the repair was made.

The heated seats will shut off automatically when the ignition is turned off. Two buttons, located on the door, are used to control the heated seat. • Press the horizontal (RH) button to heat the entire seat, back and cushion. • Press the vertical (LH) button to heat ONLY the seat back.

How can you tell if a heated seat has shifted?

Use a electrical tester to confirm that at least 12 volts exist on either side of the switch. Determine the thermistor’s location and look for any burned areas around it or on the vehicle’s carpet, indicating that it has shifted.

Can a Chevy Silverado be retrofitted with heated seats?

This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado GMT800, GMT900, K2XX (2007-2013). Heated seats are such a nice option on your truck if you are in cold climates. The factory offered heated leather seats. To retrofit the factory seat heaters, it will be much, much simpler if your truck is an LT series with leather seats already installed.

Where do you put a seat heater in a Chevy Silverado?

The wiring in the dash, the doors, and under the seats should already be installed, but not hooked up. The BCM (Body Control Module) will have to be re-flashed for the system to function. Aftermarket seat heaters can be put on leather or cloth seats.

Can you put an aftermarket seat heater on leather?

The BCM (Body Control Module) will have to be re-flashed for the system to function. Aftermarket seat heaters can be put on leather or cloth seats. Companies like 1A Auto can sell you kits that include the heating pads, wiring, and switches to convert your seats.

This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado GMT800, GMT900, K2XX (2007-2013). Heated seats are such a nice option on your truck if you are in cold climates. The factory offered heated leather seats. To retrofit the factory seat heaters, it will be much, much simpler if your truck is an LT series with leather seats already installed.

The wiring in the dash, the doors, and under the seats should already be installed, but not hooked up. The BCM (Body Control Module) will have to be re-flashed for the system to function. Aftermarket seat heaters can be put on leather or cloth seats.

The BCM (Body Control Module) will have to be re-flashed for the system to function. Aftermarket seat heaters can be put on leather or cloth seats. Companies like 1A Auto can sell you kits that include the heating pads, wiring, and switches to convert your seats.

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Ruth Doyle