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PeteO

Member Since: 17 Oct 2016
Location: Newmarket
Posts: 11

Exmoor heated seats

Hello again from a frequent reader (because of the mass of good content), but an infrequent contributor.
Trying to wire heated seats.
I’D like to know whether and what is the downside to the following :
The loom kit comes with a red wire that the instructions (such as they are) say should be connected to the ignition.
What would be wrong with connecting that red wire direct to the + terminal on an auxiliary battery.
I understand that the risk is that the seats are left ‘on’ by mistake, but I could cover that by battery isolation switches.
I’d really appreciate input from far more knowledgeable people.
Cheers
Pete

19th Jun 2019 9:54pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5703

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

I think for the exact point you wrote. You would only want the seats heated whilst the vehicle is being driven. Would be rad to rig up a relay to do this by sensing the input voltage.

19th Jun 2019 10:05pm

PeteO

Member Since: 17 Oct 2016
Location: Newmarket
Posts: 11

Thanks Andy, appreciate your response.
My thinking was that I could operate the heated seats without having to have the ignition switch set to whatever is required.
Please bear in mind, i’m A complete beginner !
Pete

19th Jun 2019 10:54pm

PeteO

Member Since: 17 Oct 2016
Location: Newmarket
Posts: 11

And no, i’d Want the seats to heat whilst stationary ( son plays rugby and it gats cold)

19th Jun 2019 10:55pm

parktag

Member Since: 30 Sep 2008
Location: Brittany
Posts: 366

2008 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Zermatt Silver

I didn't bother going through the ignition and every things been fine for the last ten years. Also been left on overnight on numerous occasions without flattening the battery. 130 crew cab
98 V8 Disco

20th Jun 2019 3:00am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8030

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Nothing wrong with wiring as you suggest. My rear seats are wired like that. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

20th Jun 2019 6:10am

PeteO

Member Since: 17 Oct 2016
Location: Newmarket
Posts: 11

Thank you all very much for taking the time to assist a complete amateur.
I'm going to go with the original idea - seems to work for some of you.
I'll let you all know how it goes.
cheers and thanks again

20th Jun 2019 9:47am

PeteO

Member Since: 17 Oct 2016
Location: Newmarket
Posts: 11

Well, I’ve done as I thought would work (and some agreed with me).
Works a treat, and I even tested the “left on by mistake” process, without needing a cut-out switch.
Came through with flying colours.
So i’m really grateful to you all.
Cheers

7th Aug 2019 11:02pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8030

Top news, glad it's worked sell. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

8th Aug 2019 9:42pm

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