Driver Side Heated Seat doesn't work

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VOLKSWAGEN_JETTA_TDI

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My Driver side heated doesn't work, the passenger side works, but not mine. Anybody had the same problem, and how many thousands of dollars will I need to get the problem fixed? :(
 
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VOLKSWAGEN_JETTA_TDI,

I hope you get a good answer. I have the same problem with my 03 Jetta wagon, except it's my passanger seat that doesn't work.
I "think" there is only one fuse in the fuse panel for both heated seats, but I am still trying to figure out the bentley wiring diagrams???????
 
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VOLKSWAGEN_JETTA_TDI said:
My Driver side heated doesn't work, the passenger side works, but not mine. Anybody had the same problem, and how many thousands of dollars will I need to get the problem fixed? :(
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I have an 04 passat tdi so your mileage may very here -
I just received a recall notice on both the driver and passenger side switches.
you may want to check w/dealer and see if you are impacted as well.
 
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hhahahah yes it does and in case your wondering the word gullable is written on the ceiling and your pockets untied!!
 
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nutter3 said:
VOLKSWAGEN_JETTA_TDI,

I hope you get a good answer. I have the same problem with my 03 Jetta wagon, except it's my passanger seat that doesn't work.
I "think" there is only one fuse in the fuse panel for both heated seats, but I am still trying to figure out the bentley wiring diagrams???????
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Well, when you say fuse sounds like a $20-$30 job, but the other guy has freaked me out. I am at ends meet with Volkswagen ripping me off, I was better off with a BMW if I was going to spend $100/h for labour and spent so much for parts and yet drive a "normal" car vs "prestige". BIG MISTAKE !
 
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This is usually a real simple problem. In most of the cases it's just a broken wire inside the seat.

If you feel near the bottom of the seat you'll feel a little round 'bump' underneath the fabric, this is just a simple connector. A lot of the times the wires will come loose or break. There is a real good thread about this..

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=7269&page=2
 
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LNXGUY said:
Risky and hard? I would give this about a 3 out of 10 on the difficulty scale. An oil change being a 1.
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Ive had my share of 5+ hour oil changes...

Assuming you have the screwdrivers and sockets you need, this is a faily quick and easy job. Hardest part is knowing how to work the soldering iron
 
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LNXGUY said:
Risky and hard? I would give this about a 3 out of 10 on the difficulty scale. An oil change being a 1.
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Can't do Oil Changes, doesn't that say something?
LNXGUY, heard on the news you guys are getting some snow, enjoy your first snowfall ;)
 
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LNXGUY,

thanks for the link, i've been looking for a few days and didnt find that one. I am now confident I can trace my problems down.
 
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Weren't seat heater problems covered by an extended warranty? I know it was in my case when the driver's seat on my 02 Wagon got too hot. Maybe it was only for that year.
 
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VOLKSWAGEN_JETTA_TDI said:
Can't do Oil Changes, doesn't that say something?
LNXGUY, heard on the news you guys are getting some snow, enjoy your first snowfall ;)
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haha thanks man! 15cms + yesterday, snow tires are now on. I am sure it will be melted in a few days :)
 
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