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Question: Replace seat heater?

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zippy, Issaquah, WA, February 25, 2009, 19:21
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the driver seat has a short in it causing the seat to heat up. Is the heater replaceable?

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, February 25, 2009, 21:02
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    Yes the heater is replaceable but requires taking apart the upholstery. I would remove the fuse to prevent the risk of fire. I believe it is fuse #39 a 30 Amp fuse in the fuse box in the engine compartment passenger rear side . Remove the fuse and see if the seat motors still function to move the seat. Check the fuse box cover to ensure fuse 39 is seat heater fuse.

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