Heated Seats Installation

DIY Video on how to install heated seats in your car. The video also goes through the procedure for replacing the leather or cloth seat coverings.
Adding heated seats to your car will give you extra comfort on cold winter days, especially if the seats are leather trimmed.
A seat heater kit was bought from eBay that includes a two pads for each seat (total of four pads), one for the chair back and one for the seat cushion. A wiring harness with a relay, fuse and switch are included.
This video takes you through the process of removing the seat from your car, disassembling the seat cushions, removing the upholstery (leather or cloth), installing the heat pad, and then reinstalling the coverings. The chairs are then reinstalled into the car, where the consoles are taken apart and wiring to the fuse-box is demonstrated.
The use of hog rings are recommended to hold the upholstery and seat coverings together, however zip ties can be used in place.
The kit is universal and easy to use and requires little electronics knowledge, with the help of a fuse tap and eye-lit.
The pads are carbon fiber weaved within a cloth backing, and comes with double sided tape to be applied to the sponge. It can be cut in the middle (where the weaving is, but not the outside edges) and is roughly the size of an 11"x17" sheet of paper.
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[@MrMarco6900]

Now that's the way to make a how to video!!!!!!!!!!!! Complete, to the point, no fluff, just Fabulous! Man that sure looks like a lot of work.

[@speedkar99]

+MrMarco6900 Thanks! Short and to the point is my style. Yes it is alot of work initially but once you get a hang of how the seats come apart and how hog rings work you can finish one seat in less than an hour.

[@raychambers3646]

Seen other vids for installing heaters,this was best so far, people would be fightened to tackle leather seats.cheers from UK.

[@savedbymercifulgrace]

One of the best how-to videos I've ever seen! You are very detailed and to the point, I also love how you don't ramble on about useless info. the video was precise and easy to follow yet not too long either. Perfect!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks Jesse. Short and to the point is how videos need to be. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@speckspeck]

I am retired and it is nice to see the younger mechanics be so eloquent in their work and explanation...fairplay to ya my friend

[@GoogleModerator]

Thanks for posting - Great straight forward video and I appreciated how you didn't talk to the camera in a self-interview for 10 minutes for no reason like most KZbinrs. Very helpful and your craftsmanship is great - Looks like pride in your work - Thanks again.

[@speedkar99]

+GoogleModerator :) Thanks

[@alloy299]

At first glance one would not notice the amount of takes and editing required for a video like this. Good job.

[@speedkar99]

It sure was a lot of takes and clips to put together

[@jamesdondanville1008]

Thanks man for taking the time to make the video. It's people like you who keep us all moving forward!.. thanks again....

[@mikemcmo]

Academy awards are tonight. I expect this video to sweep the How-To video category, especially in the editing category.

[@speedkar99]

+Michael M I hope it wins!

[@lpz3665]

Never use wire nuts in a car but the video was still pretty good I like soldered connections with heat shrink tubing and factory style conduit.

[@speedkar99]

Good point. Next time solder

[@flbchbm]

AWESOME EDITING. JUST THE FACTS! If all instructional videos could this clear, concise, and quick. ..

[@speedkar99]

+flbchbm Thanks

[@darylnestor2328]

This guy did a GREAT job in narrating this video. He also did a great job on the project I just like to critique one detail. You never want to use a household wire nut in automotive wiring never. Other than that great job.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks for the feedback and tip. Short and to the point is my style.

[@donmiller4885]

One of the best how to videos I've seen in a long time thank you so much you're a great teacher

[@speedkar99]

+Don miller Thank you

[@shivam220]

Bro, the amount of videos you put out and the quality of the types is awesome. Your vids are awesome man! Keep them coming and good work bro!

[@speedkar99]

Thank you very much for the feedback and I'm glad you enjoyed them.

[@Killya529]

Man thank you so much for all the videos you post. Thanks to you I've got a lot of work done on my 2001 camry as well. Keep them coming since you're one of the few with well described and detailed videos out there!

[@speedkar99]

Glad I could help! Thinking about putting heated seats in your Camry?

[@speedkar99]

***** It takes about an hour to remove the leather covers, install the heating pads and close up one seat. The wiring is straight forward and should only take another hour maximum, depending on how many panels need to be removed.

[@ericstrada3260]

+speedkar99 2 hours?! looks more like 2 days of work.

[@happyghostgamer9016]

speedkar99

[@brianc5617]

I'd say easily 4 hours if you're new to this kind of work. It's really easy to break things so you have to take your time to figure out the proper way to take things apart.

[@Pendragon501]

I'm going to be doing this today for both the driver and passenger side of my car (2011 Milan). I'm guessing it's going to take me about 2.5 to 3 hours for the first side and maybe 1.5 hours on the second. I'm guessing only 30-45 minutes for the electrical. I will be soldering any wiring and using shrink tubing instead of wire nuts. I've had the center council apart on my Milan before to run the wiring for the dash cam so I can have that apart in 5 minutes or less and I only need to remove one tiny panel to access the whole fuse box. I did buy the kit with the 100 hog rings and pliers. I contemplated buying the spray adhesive for the pads to make sure they are extra secure but it looks like I'm going to be sliding them in place and that would just muck it up. In total I'm guessing 5.5 hours. I will literally time how long it takes of actual working time to do both seats from start to finish the whole job (including clean up) and report back!

[@danmcmahon1612]

1984sFinest well?

[@robertherman2260]

Thank you for finally making a concise and actually helpful how to video!!

[@speedkar99]

+Robert Herman Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@M0NSTERmovies]

Fantastic video! Really to the point, and you showed all the good parts! Thanks!

[@speedkar99]

+mike seegers Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@SirPrem8]

This was absolutely helpful and to the point. I'm definitely going to do this now 🙏🏽♥️

[@tonpear5909]

Thank you, Jason from The Good Place, for this tutorial.

[@speedkar99]

You are welcome

[@awsalmola]

This video give me the spirit to put heated seat in my car which comes heated already 😂❤️good job

[@chrishorton8460]

Fantastic video, very well done! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@speedkar99]

You are welcome

[@mattwilliams8733]

This is the best how-to video I’ve seen on KZbin(or anywhere for that matter). All DIY you tubers should take notes from this guy!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks! I'm glad you appreciate my effort here

[@mattwilliams8733]

speedkar99 bcs of you I succeeded at installing some in my Jeep. Thank you sir.

[@summersja]

One of the best DIY videos I've watched yet, very informative and to the point. "Quite a mess I've got here..." made me laugh @ 7:36!

[@speedkar99]

+JA Summers Thanks

[@francisdoiron4097]

Great video, just gets right to the point.

[@C.P.C3719]

Wow, really well done and explained. Thanks for making this video

[@larrygragg4786]

Nice video!! I love how you got straight down to business. It drives me crazy when a person wants to turn their how-to video into a discussion video.

[@speedkar99]

+Larry Gragg thanks, short and to the point is my style! Your right, why blabber on for no reason :)

[@timothypdevine]

You are my freaking hero! Well done. VERY well done.

[@speedkar99]

Thank you very much

[@AWDn0t2]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@kennedystudios4900]

Excellent video, you're making me want heated seats ova heah!

[@JK-yb4ok]

Great video man, complete video and all informative, I have subscribed. Thank you

[@speedkar99]

+Storm rider awesome thanks

[@markweber6992]

Super down to earth video. Awesome job on the install and such a well shot & edited video.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks for the compliments let me know how your heat seat install goes

[@markweber6992]

@@speedkar99 just finished adding heated seats and new leather to my 1996 LX450. My wife is happy as can be!

[@khalifaalii]

I only have the pad and the switch button, what should i install between them to control low and high heat? Please help

[@speedkar99]

+ali khalifa If I recall, the low setting was wiring the two in series and the high setting wired it in parallel.

[@johnfranklin5277]

Awesome job, but glad mine came with heated seats. They are great on cold mornings!

[@serviola3]

Fantástico video, muy explicativo, muchas gracias.

[@mrmez1170]

Hey. Great vid Man. Thanks

[@speedkar99]

+Mr Mez Thanks

[@borisspyder9972]

Wow what clean well explained clear video THANK YOU!

[@speedkar99]

You are welcome

[@3firstnames]

This was an excellently-made video. Thumbs up!

[@speedkar99]

+Matthew Travis thanks. Now you try 😊

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

Dang I didn't know you could even do that. Your videos are pretty good. I subscribed.

[@speedkar99]

+Hugh Jafro thanks

[@dansyz80]

Thank you! I will do it this winter!

[@speedkar99]

Let me know how it goes

[@jaxv94]

I'm definitely getting me this

[@zakman246]

I love how your voice goes up on every few words LOL. Good vid.

[@speedkar99]

+ZedX Thanks. Does it? I haven't noticed that...

[@liveandcars]

Buen video! Saludos desde Valencia 🇪🇸

[@3alaaa]

Awesome video, even tho i might not ever do this

[@drpiercy]

Great video, very nicely explained, thanks.

[@speedkar99]

+Dave Piercy thanks Your going to try this now?

[@RichStory]

Very nice instructional video! Thanks!

[@speedkar99]

+Rich Story Thank you

[@jasongarza5137]

nice work. It's a bigger job then I expected.

[@twonliwu4228]

What, because he's asiaN? FUCK YOU AMERICAN RACIST, I HATE LIVING in san fran

[@jasongarza5137]

+Twon Li Wu go fuck yourself

[@twonliwu4228]

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[@captainobvious7620]

absolutely awesome video thats a lot of work but you made it look easy

[@speedkar99]

+brian moeller it is easy

[@iamptm]

Wow. That was superb 👏

[@speedkar99]

+Peter T Myszkowski thanks

[@be_kind_to_all____6687]

Best how to I have found. Thank you

[@speedkar99]

You are welcome

[@joeparham2889]

To the point! Thanks dude!!

[@sirhanreid5896]

Nice job kid, you make it look so easy

[@speedkar99]

Its not as easy as it looks...that leather can put up a fight to work with sometimes

[@markmccafferty7773]

Great video.

[@DadDoingStuff]

Nice video dude! Very helpful!

[@speedkar99]

+ecod33 glad you liked it

[@stakeout2]

You do the best how to videos on KZbin

[@speedkar99]

+337 Thanks thanks

[@mrarshadgmailcom]

great video

[@GoFastGator]

Good vid, just a little tip, avoid using wire nuts for vehicular electric. They are fine in your house where they are never subject to vibration but can be a load of trouble in vehicles and machinery!

[@speedkar99]

+Brian Lawyer Thanks for the tip.

[@Aero1492]

great vid man

[@speedkar99]

+Moukazaru Gen2010 thanks Now time to enjoy your heated seats!

[@mackenziebrown5746]

thanks helped my fix my seats

[@speedkar99]

+Mackenzie Brown cool

[@dinonaccarato2989]

Great instructions

[@rickt2419]

You made it look easy to install...

[@speedkar99]

+Rick T it is easy....once you know how upholstery and hog rings work

[@bearnecessitits]

Thank fuck, no "Hey it's your boy!" or fluff/facetime. Thanks dude.

[@sassafrasadventures1508]

Great job on the video and the work

[@speedkar99]

Thank you!

[@CarnivoreJesus]

you make it look so easy

[@speedkar99]

+progolfer69 it is easy, just time consuming

[@lambspeedpainting8307]

This dude should do ... ALL HOW TO VIDEOS FOR ALL HOW TO VIDEOS!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks for the compliment, that would be great

[@lousybreaker]

HELP! I am trying to install this exact same one on my gf's 2012 Honda Civic and it is not working. I soldered the inline fuse to the power line and crimped the fuse tap on to that. I looked up the fuse diagram and hooked it to the existing slot 14 for the seat heater. Hooked up the ground to a screw on the chassis under the seat that other wires were grounding to so I know its a good grounding point. I checked the wire continuity with a DMM so the solder joints are good. I alligator clipped an external battery pack to verify that the switch works (red and green) and it does. It just does not work when hooked into the car (Yes I turned on the car). I even used a couple other random fuse slots that were rated for 10 amp to no avail... Am I missing something??

[@heidebill]

Thanks for the video. Bill

[@speedkar99]

Your welcome.

[@mianfazlerazik3636]

thanks tjat was very helpful i just installed it in my 8 th gen honda civic because it gets pretty cold here in abbottabad .

[@speedkar99]

+mian fazle razik Cool

[@hayatmontreal7278]

Cheers from Canada and US🤓🤓🤓

[@speedkar99]

Cheers from Canada

[@jellojackets]

great video!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@r1pp3d0u7]

awesome video

[@speedkar99]

+Plamen Petkov thanks

[@gacherumburu9958]

Nice! 👍👍👍

[@laszloTheJr]

Well, thank you for the great video! I am interested how can you do it when the seat cover is glued to the foam? I have a Honda Jazz GG 2009. I have the heat pad kit quite similar to yours, but it is challenging. In a service first of all it would be terribly expensive and still I am not sure they would do it properly for that money. If you could give hints or even make a video like that? :)

[@ToiletDuckify]

This is a great video, and a good study for a 'how to' video should be done, no extended intro, just the process and how to do it. Personally I'd have used a soldering iron and heatshrink sleeve on the joints, but if it's working, then it's all good. This is something I'm considering for a van I'm about to buy shortly for long distance touring.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks, short and to the point is how i keep my videos.

[@martinevan4237]

My 1997 Lexus es300 heated seats are not working. Neither the driver or passenger. Both ON/OFF switches light up orange when clicked. Any idea ?

[@speedkar99]

+Martin Evan Check relays fuses and power going to the heater wires under the seat with a multimeter.

[@waynemarx3047]

Very Nice video thankyou

[@speedkar99]

+Wayne Marx glad you enjoyed it

[@YOassron]

Very well done and informative video... thanks for the help I am going to take this on now!!!

[@speedkar99]

+CafassoFam Thanks. Are you using the kit from ebay?

[@YOassron]

+speedkar99 No, I saw some nice looking kits on Amazon so i am going in that direction... all seem to be in the same price range.

[@speedkar99]

Cool, let me know how it goes.

[@YOassron]

+speedkar99 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2SZmYGld5eSes0m46s at the 7:46 mark you are using a wire soldered onto a fuse.... I found that in my fuse box i do have a 20 Amp fuse already designated for seat heaters so i will use that but is there a better/ proper way to get power instead of the whole fuse/wire solder that you did? Thanks -

[@speedkar99]

Its called a fuse tap. I couldn't find any at my local hardware stores but I'm sure you can source them online.

[@Davearoooo]

Such a great video! I just wish you didn't use a wire nut!

[@speedkar99]

Yeah that's out of place in automotive application

[@JasonLianneMac]

very thourough, great job!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@carybreweriv7051]

Great video. I just have one question. My kit has a yellow wire as will. What does that connect to?

[@mikev6795]

Excellent video God bless

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@martinfay7274]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to put it together. How durable were the seat pads, did they last?

[@speedkar99]

Yes

[@yukinehiruko2217]

quick question if I have seat covers on top of my seats, would I still need to disassemble my seat? Or can I put it under the seatcover? Would it be way too hot?

[@speedkar99]

You can put it under the seat cover but it might slide around and be a bit uncomfortable since you can feel it (and might be too hot)

[@dylanstassen1058]

Nice and easy installation video. Should be provided with the kit. Props with the editing. Must've been a ton of clips.

[@speedkar99]

+Dylan Stassen (Bassman415) Thanks. Yes it is a lot of clips.

[@roccocroce]

+speedkar99 hey man great video. Nice commentary and great editing. Awesome job! I'm going to be testing my kit today before I install them. Do yours reach full temp (120°) at about 5 minutes? Thanks!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks for the feedback. My kit is a bit weird (or maybe its just my body temperature). Some mornings, the thing gets nice and toasty in 2-3 mins, other days you have to drive a good 10min before you can feel anything. Regardless, don't try it indoors, try it outside (pads under the the chair covering at least) when its chilly outside. You won't feel much at room temperature.

[@roccocroce]

+speedkar99 thanks man! I got mine installed yesterday and they get crazy toasty. I was skeptical at first but the output changes drastically when it's sandwiched inside the seat. It really distributes the well and stays hot. In fact, even in the low setting it's pretty hot. It's great having a hard toggle switch so I can leave it on when I get out and it's ready to go when I remote start the car. Luxury 8) What a great little kit. Only "problem" I had was there was no divisible section to put hog rings through so I can to mark and cut across the grid. Seemingly had NO effect to output or distribution. This must be the new style of design. I would imagine it's MUCH easier to manufacture in a long uninterrupted sheet. Nonetheless, perfect. Was nice to see a fully potted Bosch style relay for the low temp setting, too. Not bad for $28 bucks.

[@speedkar99]

Good to hear you got your kit working. Where did you get it from? What car did you install it to? My kit from ebay, for two seats was something like $60-70. I wouldn't say its hot on the low setting, but is decently warm on the high setting, just enough to comfort your back and take the coldness away from the leather seats. As for the hog rings, technically they say you can cut through the heater mesh without any repercussions. I didn't want to risk it though, and conveniently positioned the pad so the breaks in the element align with my hog rings. I don't think skipping the middle hog rings does harm either. I found an aftermarket seat heater kit just like mine in a car in the junkyard. I ripped it out and am hoping to install it in the rear seat of my ES or Solara. Another winter project...

[@pontiacguy28]

Good video. Very instructional. I am going to install a pair of heated seats in my truck this weekend. I have a couple questions. If I'm wiring these in with a fuse tap can I put them both on one or do I have to run 2 separate fuse taps? Also I have remote start on my truck so I wanna be able to have the seats heat too while it's warming up. Can I run a fuse tap to something like the sunroof?

[@speedkar99]

Yes but if it blows then you'll change circuit

[@martinwiid4414]

i have the same kit but i have a 2 wires that has been stripped a yellow one and a white one?

[@joehaaayyez765]

do the seat warmers still work?

[@xirabolt]

Hog rings are smaller than I expected. Seeing if I can retrofit the massaging seat function out of a Ford Explorer to my car but I'm worried about messing with hog rings.

[@counkev]

I love your videos!! Great camera position. Great detail. Very in depth. Keep them coming. Doesn't seem like your getting rid of your Solar anytime soon huh? I need to replace the struts on my 2001 Camry but its gonna be like a $400ish job with me and a neighbor to complete. I don't want to spend that kind of money on a relatively old car, but it only has 107,400ish miles on it. And I don't think I want to upgrade to a car with stability control, traction control, blind spot monitoring, etc. I like to drive so I don't like so many tech nannys.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks for the feedback on the video. I try to keep them clear and easy to understand. I like my Solara and will be keeping it for now. Struts are pretty easy to replace, even if doing it yourself. Check out my quick strut installation video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIjWiKxjpqeqnJY

[@counkev]

speedkar99 yeah I saw your strut video and I realized they are pretty easy to change. Found some KYB complete shocks online for about $450 total. Now it just seems like a lot to me for a 14 year old car next year. But it only has 108k milies so... But the paint on the top is chipping pretty bad especially on the rear, it's the clear coat and I see some coming down the c pillar. Plus the head linear is a bit saggy in the middle, I fixed the end but the middle is hard since I stretched it out in the end. To be honest if I had a V6 in my Camry I would keep it HANDS DOWN. I have the electronic nanny's in cars. With a V6 I would keep the Camry until it blew up.

[@speedkar99]

I don't think you should give up on a car just because it needs struts. $450 is outrageous, have you checked on RockAuto, that's where I got mine from.

[@counkev]

speedkar99 Its $450 for all 4. I've been on Rockauto's site. They charge an arm and a leg for shipping. KYB's are the best I hear from everyone

[@darrenhall7990]

I plan on purchasing the corbeau GTS II seats in leather for fox body mustang. corbeau wants $50.00 per seat for the heater mat install from the factory and they send the wiring harness with the seats. Is it worth $100 to have them do it? The leather well be brand new and very tight. just need an opinion.

[@speedkar99]

+Darren Hall Yes, that's worth it. My kit alone was roughly $70 from ebay, so to have them do it while the leather is off is much easier.

[@joehaaayyez765]

Does it matter which pad goes onto the back rest or the bottom? And I’ve seen a few videos for heated seats but they all do this step differently, do the wires need to go into the back where they meet or by where your legs would be facing?

[@speedkar99]

The wires should go to the back so it doesn't bother you, and you can flip pads.

[@dets1998]

I have the same heated seat kit that I have been installing in my truck.i have all the harness wired up and everything to go so I decided to check to see if I had power on both plugs for top and bottom of the seat. I have power on both seats when on high.but when I put my switch on low I only have power to one plug for each seat. Would you happen to know the reason for this?

[@speedkar99]

+Dets 19 how are you measuring that power? They work in series for low heat so it must be connected to work.

[@dets1998]

speedkar99 I am just using a power prob tester to see if I had power to the two plugs for each seat.i do on high .but when on low I just have it on one plug.which to me means that just the top or bottom seat elements would be getting heat and not the other.so can you explain to me how this series works in order to power both plugs. I'm not the sharpest when it comes to electronics. Thanks

[@emh00lah]

Awesome!

[@speedkar99]

+emh00lah Thanks It's that time of the year again when these are needed.

[@alessandro6286]

thinking of doing this to my 2010 toyota corolla S, would the process be exactly the same more or less?

[@speedkar99]

Yes but be careful with side airbags in the seat.

[@rdpurdom]

Very complete and detailed presentation! One question. When you cut the heat pad for tge hog rings do you have to watch out for the heater wires. In other words is there a special way to cut the pad to prevent a short? Thanks!

[@speedkar99]

Yes

[@aqueelahmed4595]

very helpful..do you know if the massaging mechanism can also be added?

[@speedkar99]

That's an entire mechanism. You'd need to cut into the seat frame and sponge to put one in.

[@seewall11]

Wow good job. Im going to mount my switch to the side of the seat, save a whole lot of time messing with dash trim and center council. Other option would be to use the 12 v lighter power from council. Increase the Peace thanks for this.

[@speedkar99]

+seewall11 thanks. The 12v socket only has a 10-15 A fuse on it, so it won't be enough for both seat heaters, plus what ever accessories you run (GPS, dash cam, tail gater deterrent system, etc)

[@ddssdickday]

Very, very nice! You make it look so easy. Is this what you do for a living? I'm looking at a Dodge RAM 1500 pickup and it has everything you could want... except heated seats.

[@speedkar99]

+Dick Day Glad you enjoyed it. I'm an engineer.

[@FutabaKIKS]

How long do these seat pads usually last? I may be buying a used Impreza without any heated seats. Winter conditions are harsh where I live.

[@geko771]

I'm replacing the OEM drivers side seat heater in my car ('08 Civic Hybrid). It died after 9 years. However, my parents '99 Toyota Landcruiser's seats heated up hot and fast still, when they sold it last year. It had 350,000 miles and still worked beautifully. Seems that they are really simple devices, and like any electronic, they can die for no reason. If not, the work forever.

[@NormEatsRice]

THANK YOU FOR THIS. I drive the exact same model Solara, and no one seems to post mods with these cars. No doubt leather seats suck in winter especially without heated seats. Do you have the problem with your power door locks where, the switches work for both doors to lock and unlock, but the passenger side lock will not lock with the switch, only manually or with the key outside?

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. The heated seats definitely help in the winter with comfort. My power locks function normally. You probably should see if there's voltage going to the actuator to rule out an electrical problem.

[@brandonsparks2016]

How did you set up the relay in this?

[@5riverz456]

Didn't see the video about the lip install on your car. Is there one? Great videos btw... Keep em coming.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks for the feedback. Here's the video for lip spoiler installation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHrPlmWrrcqJkKM