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Old 01-26-2014, 09:31 PM
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adding rear heat seating?

is it possible to add heated seating to the rear seats? I think my 2 kids freeze back there when its -30c
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it is possible, and depending on your current setup, it might even be pre-wired... however, even pre-wired will call for heating relay, fuse, heat buttons and most important - the seatback(s) and cushion...

do you have xenons?
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it is possible, and depending on your current setup, it might even be pre-wired... however, even pre-wired will call for heating relay, fuse, heat buttons and most important - the seatback(s) and cushion...

do you have xenons?
yes I have xenons
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Well do you want to go cheap or go oem?

You can retrofit the rear heated seats as they are pre wired and the switches are under the seats. You just need the switch pieces for the rear console and the heated rear bench and backrest from a 4.6/4.8.

Or you could just plug a big heated blanket in the cgi lighter in the backseat for the kids and save the hassle
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I was thinking oem or could let the kids freeze ,they have it easy at home .
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the heated blanket might be the more economical way to go
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i have to dig through old threads, but one of fellas, ( i think Gregory from Switzerland) was contemplating that retrofit... the pre-wire depends on your current setup...
you need to have at least level 3 setup...

Level 2
S235 - trailer hitch
S502 - SRA (headlight washer)
S508 - PDC
S609 - Nav
S624 through S629 - telephone/radio

Level 3
S248 - steering wheel heater
S261 - rear airbags
S265 - RDC, tire pressure
S461 - backrest heating system in the rear
S496 - seat heating system in the rear
S533 - rear air conditioner
S536 - auxiliary heating system

Level 4
S220 - single axle level control

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S522 - xenon lights
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Old 01-26-2014, 10:16 PM
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you should be pre-wired... easiest way to check - yank the seat cushion, look for empty plugs - those are the ones for the cushion and the backs...
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k thanx guys I was just wondering if I could do it. my main thing to do this summer is replacing the ccv system and battery ,plus rear ball joints .the ball joints look to be a pain to do how there pressed in.
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k thanx guys I was just wondering if I could do it. my main thing to do this summer is replacing the ccv system and battery ,plus rear ball joints .the ball joints look to be a pain to do how there pressed in.

rear ball joints are not as hard as they seem, the special tool is about $110 and will save you hours of trying with a universal tool kit
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