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    Quote Originally Posted by Spectragod View Post
    That said, I bought a stack of those elements from a members estate sale a couple years back.
    Why does this not surprise me?
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    Quote Originally Posted by lifespeed View Post
    Why does this not surprise me?
    Aftermarket ones are cheap enough and probably better made.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fastblackmerc View Post
    Aftermarket ones are cheap enough and probably better made.
    Cheaper? Of course. Better made? That is really hard to know without volunteering to be a crash test dummy. Overall, my experience has been OEM parts are more likely to be quality as Ford had to qualify and warranty them. And the original design may be what you can buy today from the original vendor.

    No doubt their are exceptions. For something that is upholstered into an expensive leather seat the only consideration should be quality. Now I'm wondering if it was wise to re-use the original heating elements when I reupholstered my front seats. They still work, fingers crossed.
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    Better and cheaper than these?
    http://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts...r=3w7z14d696aa

    Old threads indicate some differences of opinion on whether there is heat in the seat back. This diagram indicates there is an element there also. I definitely feel heat in both areas on the passenger seat but nothing much on the driver's seat although my tech says everything checks out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lifespeed View Post
    Why does this not surprise me?
    Dunno .

    Truth is, a couple of other members were there before me, they passed on seat covers, wheels, dash trim, instrument clusters.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spectragod View Post
    Dunno .

    Truth is, a couple of other members were there before me, they passed on seat covers, wheels, dash trim, instrument clusters.....
    I was there before you. Bought long dash trim and made profit, bought tips and made profit , bought cam covers and powder coated ford blue and sold my old ones. I remember seeing the heating elements and rims but not enough money at the time to grab a bunch of stuff. It was early in my marauder days so dud t know as much
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    Quote Originally Posted by lifespeed View Post
    Cheaper? Of course. Better made? That is really hard to know without volunteering to be a crash test dummy. Overall, my experience has been OEM parts are more likely to be quality as Ford had to qualify and warranty them. And the original design may be what you can buy today from the original vendor.

    No doubt their are exceptions. For something that is upholstered into an expensive leather seat the only consideration should be quality. Now I'm wondering if it was wise to re-use the original heating elements when I reupholstered my front seats. They still work, fingers crossed.
    I bet the OEM elements are not carbon fiber.
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
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    Quote Originally Posted by fastblackmerc View Post
    My DS heat doesn't work as well as it did when new. As stated previously the heating elements age with use and become less efficient / effective over time and use. This summer I'm going to try and retrofit aftermarket carbon fiber pads into the front seats and add them to the back seat(s). Looking for a set that has rectangular switches as I don't like the round ones. Will also look at adding a heated pad to the center position of the rear seat with the switch in the back of the center console.
    Who has aftermarket elements with carbon fiber in them?

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    Great! Something else to look forward to going out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mebot View Post
    Not to derail this thread, but has anyone experienced overheating from their heated seats? Like almost burning your butt hot?

    What would be the culprit here?
    Element. Seen em burn the cushion and inside of thr seat cover before.
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    Then the element in our Ford Fusion needs to be replaced

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    Now that the chilly weather is upon us it's time to use bun warmers again. Both mine turn on and 2 seconds later, turn off. The seat switch lights up and turns off immediately. No warmth. I don't know if these use an auto resetting circuit breaker but it's time to dig in and find out because ice cold leather sucks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mebot View Post
    Then the element in our Ford Fusion needs to be replaced

    Can't stop the signal...

    Hi Mebot!!! thought you got kidnapped by aliens or something!


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    I once had an issue with the air bag light, drivers power seat and heat not working. Unplugged connector and plugged it back in. Wouldn’t hurt to try.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BAD MERC View Post
    because ice cold leather sucks!
    How the heck do you have ice-cold leather in southern FL?
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