Basic tech question - heated seats not working!

Basic tech question - heated seats not working!

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drcarrera

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791 posts

226 months

Friday 16th December 2005
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Hi,

the driver's heated seat on my '03 Boxster S has stopped working. The red LED comes on when you depress the switch, but goes out as soon as you release it.
I was wondering if anyone else had had a similar problem? I don't want to take it to an OPC if there's a chance I can fix it myself, but wouldn't mind knowing if it's likely to be a switch fault, relay problem (both a DIY fix probably) or if a heating element's gone (OPC fix ).
Passenger side still works fine, by the way.

Any advise on what to check greatfully received ...

verysideways

10,240 posts

273 months

Friday 16th December 2005
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fuse?

drcarrera

Original Poster:

791 posts

226 months

Sunday 18th December 2005
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verysideways said:
fuse?


I think there's just a single fuse which covers both driver and passenger seats - so if I'm right, it can't be the fuse.
I'd have thought there should be a relay somewhere for this, but can't track it down. Any other help much appreciated.