V6reu Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Looked at a few of the threads about heated seats and just wondered if anyone has successfully fitted a heated seat kit but used original heated seat switches ? I know its summer and not needed but its a great time to do things like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 It is do able but you need all the OE parts or aftermarket equivalent of which there are very few. It is simpler and cheaper to use one of the aftermarket kits. There is a guide in the how to section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted April 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Was thinking of an aftermarket kit but really would like to use the OE switches rather than the ones in the kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanky Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Guess it would depend on what the original switches do in the kit i.e. temp. Not sure if the original switches have temp setting or if it’s just on or off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 It's not just a case of wiring the OE switches to an aftermarket kit. There are delays in the seat. I looked at doing this ages ago and bought a complete batwing with switches but didn't bother in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanky Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, edc said: It's not just a case of wiring the OE switches to an aftermarket kit. There are delays in the seat. I looked at doing this ages ago and bought a complete batwing with switches but didn't bother in the end. I think the kits have rocker switches to switch the heating pads on, so you could wire in latching relay to use the factory switches. Don’t think it would be to difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Surely just a matter of finding a diagram that shows how the original switch is wired up and then moving that over to whatever kit you want to install ? IIRC there are a fair few pins on the back of the original switches though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanky Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 18 minutes ago, Christopher2110 said: Surely just a matter of finding a diagram that shows how the original switch is wired up and then moving that over to whatever kit you want to install ? IIRC there are a fair few pins on the back of the original switches though That’s what I thought. If the OP wants some help with wiring, I would happily work out the wiring for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Sanky if you do end up working out the wiring could you let me know? I would be interested also 👍🏼 I have a heated seat kit I was going to fit to a MX-5 a few months ago that never got used so would like to give it a whirl in the Boxster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted April 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 38 minutes ago, Sanky said: That’s what I thought. If the OP wants some help with wiring, I would happily work out the wiring for you. Found this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted April 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 And this is for a OE switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted April 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 41 minutes ago, Sanky said: That’s what I thought. If the OP wants some help with wiring, I would happily work out the wiring for you. I’d appreciate your help if you don’t mind cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 I believe @topradio did this and has discussed it on here. No idea where though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanky Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 On 4/19/2020 at 10:28 PM, V6reu said: I’d appreciate your help if you don’t mind cheers Give me a few days and I'll take a look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 Was quite a while ago when I looked into this on my 986, even bought the switches. Don't think it was possible with an aftermarket kit as the Porsche switches are momentary, not rockers. I drilled some holes in the batwing in the end and used the switches out of the Waeco kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted April 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 27 minutes ago, RickLS7 said: Was quite a while ago when I looked into this on my 986, even bought the switches. Don't think it was possible with an aftermarket kit as the Porsche switches are momentary, not rockers. I drilled some holes in the batwing in the end and used the switches out of the Waeco kit. Did you put the hog rings through the heated mats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 I have no idea what that means, it was several years ago so can't remember the seat construction. Found this guide helpful: http://www.dennisvogel.com/heatedseats/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris H1AVFC Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 21 minutes ago, V6reu said: Did you put the hog rings through the heated mats? I did all be it I used cable ties due to the way the seat covers fixings go through seat foam I couldn't see any other way. Mine are a waeco kit with switches in the bat wing wired to a switched live. Been in 5 years with no issues. It's not a difficult job but very time consuming. I have some pics somewhere if anyone needs pointers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 Might be easier to buy a set of seats from eBay with the element already fitted or is it not that easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted April 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, the baron said: Might be easier to buy a set of seats from eBay with the element already fitted or is it not that easy. It’s a lot more expensive and finding a good set is hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 1 minute ago, V6reu said: It’s a lot more expensive and finding a good set is hard About £300-£600 usually, as Ive looked in the past, but have never found Boxster red, others colours seem more common, there's a sand beige set from a 987 on at £600 at the moment, and it has the added benefit of the seats being lower being a 987 so more leg room if installed in a 986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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