Honda Acura heated seats not working or not turning on fix!!!

[@mila-olesyashabunya2530]

Thank you! This should be recalled….many models have same issues. I would like a video on taking the seat apart and putting it together. However, it is self explanatory!

[@daviderhahon]

Great video George. One point to note though, is that, it is very likely the solder will melt away when the heater really heats up for a long time. This, taking you back to the beginning. An alternative is to crimp the cables together using a straight lug.

[@jesusp.7774]

Depends on the solder but on commond solder usually takes like 170c to melt and the heater gets aprox to 40c on high so I don't see the problem with a solder joint.... and plastics and leather star to burn on 120 c so I doubt it gets too hot to melt solder

[@jesusp.7774]

Also a solder joint have much better connection than a crimp

[@ig8___]

AWESOME VIDEO thank you George!!! We have this exact symptom and found your video after reading the service bulletin.

[@Jeff_Seely]

This is a good repair and probably save you about 50 bucks for a heating element. I have the same thing happening to my '11 Odyssey but both seats are doing it now. How hard would it have been just beef up this design a little bit. Honda cars are not cheap and are known for their reliability so this pisses me off! But I am glad to know how things look and what to expect. Thanks!

[@sinisin2203]

I have the exact same issue with my Odyssey. Has there been some type of recall because of this or anything? Obviously it's not just wear and tear since so many others have had the exact same issue. I wonder if honda will fix this even out of warranty. Thanks for the video man. Just saved me idk how many hundreds of not thousands of dollars.

[@Macros1971]

Thanks George! Great video. Is there anywhere I can see how to remove the seat and the cover?

[@SharonZuckerwar]

Me too. Any luck?

[@pdv9184]

@@SharonZuckerwar I saw somewhere where u pry each of the hog rings open with a needlenose , then replace w/ zipties.

[@bicivelo]

Great video! Wifes 2011 Odyssey with 145k has the same issue. Now i know how to fix it. Thanks!

[@johnriley8516]

I have this problem. Now I know how to fix it. Thanks, George.

[@duntyou8]

Great video. But… To other viewers who are thinking about attempting this… Removing the driver’s seat and the seat covers is NOT trivial in a 2012 Odyssey. It took me about 1-1/2 hours and a lot of cussing before I could access the connectors and check the heating elements. Both heating elements were both okay. So I am still searching for a solution for the problem of the heating switch going off. There is one big electrical connector under the seat. It would be easier if we knew which contacts in that connector go to the heating elements. Then you could determine if there is a break in the element before removing the seat.

[@duntyou8]

I think if I had put enough time into it, I could have found the short and repaired it, but I'm not sure I could have put the seat back to together and have it look "normal", so ended up having the dealer replace seat ($600).

[@m4gician]

that much work eh? It isn't just slide forward, unbolt, slide back unbolt?

[@Myairmech]

George thanks so much. That is my exact problem. Can’t wait to dig into it.

[@scont35]

Which leads are you testing for continuity on the seat bottom? There are several in the wiring harness and I’m having difficulty tracing out the wires/colors from end to end. My seat back tests good.

[@m4gician]

That's PERFECT! Soldering a line vs. buying and replacing a whole new assembly from the dealer. It's not a lot of money but that sounds like it'll work. Any updates on if it's still working?

[@DavidHedriana]

If the lights go on (for both Hi & Lo and both driver and passenger) -- is that unlikely the fuse, and more likely the heating element?

[@franciscocardenas9394]

Awesome video! Exactly my problem. I will now get this fixed!

[@tomschmude4815]

2010 Honda Pilot: My low and high heated seat light on my dash lights up and stays lit, but nothing heats up. I found the 15 amp fuse was blown. I replaced it and they still light up just fine, but no heat? Any suggestions?? Thanks!!

[@francistham9928]

Hey George, I have an Acura TL. My seat heater switches on both sides light up high and low. Checked the seat heater fuse- it's good. But the seats, both driver and passenger, both don't warm up. What is my problem ? Thanks.

[@damiropadobarglumskiperiod505]

I like to see how did you menaged to dissasembly seat without ruining it

[@FranciscoPerez-il3rv]

Very helpful video,what year is that?

[@johnazer5100]

Hi George I have 07 Honda Odyssey heated seats just working High and not working low, Is it a fuse or some seat heater disconnection?

[@lindawatkins6700]

I have the reverse problem. My drivers seat will not turn off. Works on high and low, but will not turn off. Very hot in the summer!

[@rravoc2889]

What type of solder did you use??

[@bnghjtyu767]

George I have a 2002 rsx type s , knock sensor issue, i have completely gone through the test wire sensor etc. question on these is there supposed to be 5 volt on pin 9 of the ecu. my ecu has no voltage coming out. I bought another ecu same part number same issue. what gives? is it the ecu's i got or something else? thanks Mike. every thing else work good.

[@carlossolano5003]

Beautiful ....thanks , I have the same problem in my driver seat on the odyssey !! I wonder if you also know how to fix the DVD error on the odyssey??

[@aplaceoncebelonged]

Mostly likely honda anti theft. Look up how to find Honda anti theft codes

[@adamsimon5597]

Hi , George where ı can finde my fius ı have same problem. Can you send mi fius photo and where ı can find thanks

[@daakrolb]

Mr Melnik great work again! I have a similar issue in my 2011 MDX, but my seat will come on and get warm, but turn off after about 60 seconds. Same thing do you think?

[@burgessnate]

Do you know what the resistance should be for the seat back element? I am having the same issue and the seat bottom is about 6 ohms and back is about 140 ohms. I think the seat back is an issue, but I can't find the specs.

[@sixstringphil]

My new seat back element is 6.3 ohms

[@salomew1384]

How do you remove the seats?

[@jonnda]

Four bolts. Slide the seat back, do the front bolts. Slide the seat forward to do the rear bolts.

[@saeed2r]

how to open seats if u can make another video please ?

[@notasian7620]

Pull the seats out and apart, the covers are held on by metal clips there's like 50 you need good pliers it's actually hard work for my old Honda maybe newer ones are easier

[@johnangeleri7336]

Short out the back heating coil and the bottom heat coil will overheat and possibly burn the seat...

[@fortunatedad7695]

I have a 2010 acura mdx elite. Have you ever encountered the heated seat working for 90 seconds then shutting off? Because it heats up tells me there continuity. You think it may be the relay? Thank you

[@melniksmotors]

Most likely broken hearing element inside the seat needs replaced or re soldered at that point

[@fortunatedad7695]

@@melniksmotors but wouldn't it not heat up at all if there was a break in the loop?

[@devinpriest9780]

What if light comes on but don’t get hot on both sides

[@AdamLondon01]

Continuity 🤪. You mean circuit. Great video btw. Just missing how to put seat apart.

[@Rifleman-xl9fp]

What type of wire you used for patching? And thanks for the video

[@melniksmotors]

+Yevheniy Bochkarov I used existing wire. I just pulled it out of the loop it was in which made it little longer.

[@thetabascomex1]

thank you!!.. great work

[@wickedninja8599]

You should have showed how to take the cushions out too.

[@julianshow7819]

Oh same problem on my odyssey 2012

[@Rifleman-xl9fp]

Nice

[@joelgomez4616]

Forget about it that’s a lot of work 😕