heated seats problem

[LBZ1991]

I've got an 06 ccsb and have a problem with my seats. When its cold in the morning you hit the heat controls on the door and they will come on for a few seconds then turn off. After the truck warms up the seats will stay on. Anyone else have this problem?

 

[Sledhead]

I had similar symptoms when my element burnt out. I replaced the drivers seat bottom element (it was visibly burnt) and it's been perfect for several years now. It's not difficult to do.

 

[LBZ1991]

Was that a dealer part?

 

[Sledhead]

I got mine at the dealer but I think I saw aftermarket discussed here a while ago, maybe Katskins?

 

[LBZ1991]

Thanks I'll check it out.

 

[TheBac]

Dorman sells the heater elements

http://www.dormanproducts.com/gsear...a 2500 HD&parttype=Seat Heater Pad&origin=YMM

 

[ChadS]

I have the same problem sometimes they wont even turn on but most of the time there on for short periods then off

 

[cpsand88]

You are lucky yours is easy to fix. Mine are possessed, they turn on by themselves in the middle of summer and there is no clear fix. I ended up unplugging the entire seat.

 

[minisub]

Sounds like you need to replace the switch in the door. Dorman also makes those. Rock auto has them as well as a couple other brands.

 

[cpsand88]

Nope unplugged the switch and it still comes on. I tried to track the problem down for over a year and finally gave up when I was down to high dollar dealership only parts.

 

[mechman3]

I have issues with my seats as well so 2 questions.

1. is there a troubleshooting procedure for the seats?
2. Where is the controller for the heating elements?

 

[chandler583]

What is yours doing exactly? Where are your controls mounted? On my 2005, they are on the sides of the seat rather than in the door, so it's just a simple on/off switch.

 

[mechman3]

Controls are on the door. When I turn them on lights stay on for approx 20-30 seconds then they turn off driver seat never gets warm. Passenger seat does the same thing.

 

[DAVe3283]

GM Repair Procedures

I don't have a manual for the OP's 2006, but I do have a 2005 manual. Hopefully these help. This should be everything necessary to diagnose and repair the heated seats, assuming you have access to a Tech2. (Though you can usually figure it out without one, it is just a bit of guessing and luck.)

 

[mechman3]

WOW!!! Thanks for the info. That may help on more than one front. The people on this forum are great. Lots of useful information just a few clicks away.