Heated seat not working.

[Chilli Girl]

Just returned from a Girly night out, was very pleased to have my heated seat on this frosty foggy night.  Sadly, my passenger didn't feel the same despite the switch (lit orange) telling me it was on high.  Any ideas?  I haven't checked the wiring under the seat tonight.  Could it be a fuse or loose wire?  Driver's side has always worked for me

[shnazzle]

Just returned from a Girly night out, was very pleased to have my heated seat on this frosty foggy night.  Sadly, my passenger didn't feel the same despite the switch (lit orange) telling me it was on high.  Any ideas?  I haven't checked the wiring under the seat tonight.  Could it be a fuse or loose wire?  Driver's side has always worked for me

It's either the wiring or the pads. 


You'd know if it was the fuse because it piggybacks on the heater/blower future. It then has a relay, but if your driver's side works and the lights turn on, it's not the relay.
(in my case, my relay has now gone, as I have no lights ) 

Check the wiring under the seat. It can be jostled by moving it back/forth. Then check the earth in the center console.

[Chilli Girl]

Thank you Patrick, will take a look later. 

[Chilli Girl]

Found that the connections were not together.  Reckon it's been like that since SteveJ and I took the roof out to repair the leaking drain bags and we must've forgotten to connect up the wiring Can't seem to reconnect with seat in place though Anyhow, at least I can see the problem.  Thanks Patrick.  A donation will definitely be coming very soon.

[StuC]

Good job on finding the fault. :-)

Look at the other seat to see how much lead length there should be from both the carpet and then the seat.
Check which length on the passenger side matches the drivers side. That'll be the place to start looking at, in case something has been pulled/pushed/hidden at some point.

If you need, I can have a look at the configuration in Lily as she has factory heated seats too.

[shnazzle]

Donation always welcome. 

As for the wiring, I've learned to do it blind by feel. It's a bit of a chore but definitely possible. 
Worst case it's only 4 bolts away from being visible

[Chilli Girl]

Good job on finding the fault. :-)

Look at the other seat to see how much lead length there should be from both the carpet and then the seat.
Check which length on the passenger side matches the drivers side. That'll be the place to start looking at, in case something has been pulled/pushed/hidden at some point.

If you need, I can have a look at the configuration in Lily as she has factory heated seats too.

Thanks Stu, I can just about see both connectors which clearly should be attached but there really is very little play to play on.  There is also another lead that seems to be doing nothing.  Yes, will look under the drivers seat to see if I can see anything.  Talk about getting your head in the footwell - thought it was there for your feet!😂.  With the seat right back I may just be able to connect things up, not a lot of room though.🤔. Don't you just love these little motors?😍.