How to Replace JEEP JK Wrangler Heated Seat Element

[@RyanBrown-lr5vp]

Hey Joel. Amazing tutorial. A few questions please. Your thoughts on just installing the new element right on top of old one? Trim the existing end off that has wire and connector? How did you know it was your element verses a switch, connector etc. Were you tempted to replace the upper heater element with the seat removed and nicely dissembled? Thank you, I think I can pull this off.

[@joelwallisadv]

I am not sure about installing the new element on top of the old. It wasn’t too difficult to remove the old element just took time and patience with the heat gun to avoid ripping more foam off. In theory it could work with laying the new element on top but the only thing I could see is you may or may not feel the two of them when you sit in the seat. Might be more firm in that area… For knowing it wasnt the switch, the back element still worked when turned on. Hope this helps! If you do the new element on top of the old and it works out feel free to leave a comment in case others don’t want to deal with the foam part 🙌

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[@scottstephen7077]

Is there an element in the back of the seat?

[@joelwallisadv]

Yes there is a back element. But if one went bad you don’t need to replace the other sort of thing

[@Jasshands1]

i wonder if we can upgrade the element, my heated seat light blinks and then turns off, i dont know what it means but it sucks being in canada and -50c with cold seats

[@joelwallisadv]

I know that with my 2012 they have a new model number then the original that was in there but as far as the blinking it could still be a bad element or something else. I would do a google search to see if you can isolate what the problem before replacing things.

[@spcjunk]

I'm having the same problem on my 2012, searches turn up either a bad module or the seat pad, with the pad being the most likely culprit, it seems that they short out. I wonder if the "updated" version has corrected this? While I would love to buy a new Jeep, I just can't afford one , so the JK is going to be well taken care of for years to come, and I love to go to the snow, those heated seats are a must!

[@mails5054]

could be the module behind the dash

[@H.pylori]

Thanks, perfect for me, since I want to know what to expect when attempting to remove the front seat. Thanks for warning about disconnecting the battery first! Thumbs up!

[@mattf8629]

Just adhere the new element to the old one and plug it in.

[@failingup4907]

Great video... But, did it work? That would really suck if you had to do all that over again.

[@joelwallisadv]

Yes it worked for me and then a year later the passenger seat stop working and did the same thing and working good again

[@failingup4907]

@@joelwallisadv I have the same problem in my Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit. The dealer wanted $1800. Watching your video, I can see why. I just ordered a seat heading psd you plug in the cigarette lighter for winter. I'll probably tackle the heat element this summer. I'm assuming my seat is similar to yours. A very poor design and irritating to say the least. Thank you for the video, now I know what I'm looking at with the replacement.

[@joelwallisadv]

@@failingup4907 If you tackle it yourself make sure you get the latest version for the heated element that way it hopefully lasts longer. The install wasn't too bad. It is time consuming but if you take it slowly, you should have no issues with doing it yourself. You could also see if there are any car stereo places that do heated seats and they may be able to install a new element or an after market option for less then the dealer quoted you.

[@failingup4907]

@@joelwallisadv Good idea! Where should I get the heat element from?

[@joelwallisadv]

@@failingup4907 ​​⁠I got the most recent version model number from the dealer and bought online since they were out of stock. Plus cheaper online.

[@twcote]

Wow, great video Joel. Thanks so much. I have to replace my POS leather seat cover and since my driver's side heater doesn't work, I'll change the element at the same time.

[@joelwallisadv]

Thank you! Glad to hear you found my video helpful! Cheers! 🙌

[@spcjunk]

Great video! Both of my seats have stopped heating and need to have the elements replaced, I've been reluctant since I thought it was going to be a nightmare, but this doesn't look too bad. The lights come on ( drivers side sometimes turns off quickly ) but the seats don't seem to get warm : /

[@joelwallisadv]

I am actually dealing with almost the same issue now as my passenger headed seat is no longer working at all. I get the same where the light turns on and then turns off. Debating wether to replace the module or just change both elements on the passenger.

[@rickjones4406]

Damn good video. Straight to the point. Myself has to do this to my 2014.

[@joelwallisadv]

Thank you. It’s pretty easy and the trick is to go slow for removing the element and putting the hog pins in. Good luck on doing it on your 2014 🤘

[@williamharris2913]

Thank you so much! I have an 08 2dr and need to replace the foam cushion. This video was a great walk-through on how to disassemble my seats and seat skins!

[@joelwallisadv]

Excellent, glad to hear the video helped you out 🙌

[@timlewis2134]

Great video! Also, you are very talented at doing a lot of stuff one handed, haha. I really appreciate how detailed this video is. Thanks!

[@joelwallisadv]

Thanks man! Def challenging one handed lol

[@dke358]

Great video, just completed the seat bottom and heater element replacement, looks good as new, took about 4.5 hours since the bolts attaching seat to frame were near welded tight, all four of them and limited leverage!

[@joelwallisadv]

Heck yeah! 🙌. Those bolts attaching to the seat and can be a tough one!

[@JP-fg9cq]

Great vid! Thanks

[@glennbaz2]

Is the part number for just the seat bottom element or does it also include the back element? Thanks Glenn

[@joelwallisadv]

Just the seat bottom only

[@glennbaz2]

One of the best made instructional repair videos I've ever come across. My JKU has defective drivers seat heat (neither bottom or back will heat). Looking for more trouble shooting videos. Yours will be ideal should I find the problem be what yours was. Thanks again and walk proud with what you posted.

[@joelwallisadv]

Thank you for the nice compliment 🙌. When you press the heated seat switch does it turn on at all or stay on for a few min and turn off then when pressed again it blinks?

[@CwazyCoconut]

@@joelwallisadvi have the same issue as OC except my lights will stay on but no heat on the seats at all :P

[@joelwallisadv]

@@CwazyCoconut sounds like it’s more then the seat element. I would research for possibly fuse or the actual control/brain is where I would Start

[@erikschutzman2402]

Did the heater element part come with adhesive on it or did you use a spray adhesive to stick it to the seat cushion? did you use 3/4in or 1/2in hog rings? thank you for the video.

[@joelwallisadv]

The heater element did come with the adhesive part. It’s like a giant sticker :) I used 3/4” hog rings. If you don’t have any on hand I have a link in the description for a cheap set that I used 🙌

[@erikschutzman2402]

@@joelwallisadv Great, I ordered the hog rings and hog ring pliers. I was about to order the adhesive, so that saved me money, thank you.

[@joelwallisadv]

@@erikschutzman2402 happy to help!

[@shanqual1]

Did you have a "back" heat element

[@joelwallisadv]

My seats does have one but didn’t need to replaced

[@t-hite3762]

Great work bro!

[@joelwallisadv]

Thanks man! 🙌

[@CrossfitBrent]

Thanks. I've got a 2012 bottom heater element that is bad and it looks like sites are either out of stock and unavailable everywhere except for a few on ebay with a premium price tag. Has anyone happened to find a reliable source for the OEM part or non-oem brand that is reliable and works?

[@joelwallisadv]

eBay was where I got mine around $100 for it

[@mindijean]

How many elements are in one seat? Meaning is there a butt element and one for the back?

[@joelwallisadv]

There are 2 total. One in the butt part of the seat and one for the back. If one fails you don’t need to replace both fyi

[@jacobruffcorn]

I have a 2013 Rubicon that came from Canada. Not a single one of the heated seats works, driver or passenger. Think it could be the heat elements or possibly something else?

[@joelwallisadv]

I thinking it’s something different if none of them work. The back of my seat still heated up when the bottom cushion did not. I hope it’s an easy solution for ya!

[@georgegrewhemp]

typically its a ground issue when the lower panel components don't work.