Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 13:34:01 GMT From: "KeithG" <noonenopsamdnet.att.net> Subject: Re: Question about heated seats
I advocate the solder method as it leaves a repair which is much smaller in diameter. The element does not get hot enough to melt the solder (hopefully!) and it lasts until someone puts a knee or sharp object on the seat and breaks the wire in another place. Regards, KeithG "Doney" <davedoneynopsamm.com> wrote in message news:ttc5t4d6275o84nopsam.supernews.com... > I have successfully repaired the heated driver seat in my 97 900SE. I used > the info on the various Saab net sites but it was easier than I was led to > believe (Maybe it won't actually cost that much at the dealer then?) > > Eliminate all fuses and connectors first. It is most likely the heater > element wire that snakes around inside the seat bottom cushion. Mine had an > open causing "no warmth". I used standard tools and a "no solder" barrel > crimp connector to repair the heater element and now it's working fine > again. > > I can give details to anyone interested. > > - Dave > > "BDL955" <bdl955nopsamcom> wrote in message > news:20011020214447.14715.00000421nopsamb.aol.com... > > I bought a 98 900SE convt this summer. When I push the button activating > the > > front seat heating, the switch lights up but I do not feel much if any > warmth. > > > > Perhaps I need to wait for a colder day to tell? > > > > How is it supposed to work? > > > > Thanks, > > > > New to Saab > > > > > >
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