What do I need to Install Heated Seats?
 

Hey Guys, If I wanted to install heated seats on my 01 4.4 what would I need? has anyone done this before? :dunno:

You'd have to go with a third-party kit. There's no easy way to do it on the X5 unfortunately...

Thanks...

Heated Seats
 

The short story is yes, it can be done. The long story is that it will take some work and $$$. The best way to do it is to find a set of seats from a salvage yard as the heated sets from the stealer will run about $3500 US each. Additionally, you will need the appropriate harness and center console control switches. The harness and the switches will run in ~ $300. Now comes the fun part, obviously you must remove your old seats and replace them with heated seats. While the old seats are out you must partially disassemble the center console to run the harness and install the control switches. I would not recommend this procedure for your average back yard guy. It can be done but you need to be a fairly good mechanic and have the BMW manuals/CD and the right tools in order to properly install and connect the harness and switches. Good Luck!

So you are saying it can be done by selling your car and buying a new one, right?! :thumbup: :dunno:

LOL, that sucks, I have noticed that BMW vehicles are built to make it difficult for owners to add factory options after the vehicle is complete; although it's not impossible, the cost to do so would make it seem so. I used to own a Land Rover Discovery and all I needed to do was buy the heated seat switch and I had heated seats…

LOL ...YEH But how long would that work for???...my guess, 1 week!
(past disco owner)

Mat

I was actually pretty happy w. the Disco, it was an 01 SE7 and never ever gave me a single problem, and I drove that sucker like it was a rental, especially w. the snow last year in NY

Ok, maybe a bit harsh.....nup....I don't think so. Lucky u. Mine was also a SE7 2001. She was a pain, spent more time in repair than at home. (oil leaks, electrical probs, fit and finish :dunno: quality??) I don't think I'm that fussy. For a new car, I was discusted at the time, had it for 6 months. Maybe I was too nice to her. Looks like it is a hit and miss with the disco's hey?
Mat

I remember this issue coming up on the E36 M3 forums years ago... Back then people were retrofitting the the heated seats by purchasing the OEM coils, and the buttons and then taking the car to an auto upholstery to have the coils installed (remove the leather and put it back etc).... I've never done it.. but if you really want them I would start with the upholstery shops in your area...