Cold Swedish Bottom

[artsimons]

Hello,

I've just bought a 97 Explorer and found that the seat warmers don't work. Is there a fuse that I should check? Any other ideas?

Thanks from Sweden!

 

[cjones101812]

i can't find any info for a 97 heated seats but did find for a 99. i have stuff for US and Canada models.

for a 99 there is one common fuse, fuse #2 30 Amp in the battery fuse box.

i hope this helps. also, what is the 10th digit of the VIN?? should be V for a 97.

you'll probably need to use a test light and check each fuse.

 

[artsimons]

Thanks very much for the info - unfortunately the fuse was OK. What's the next step? Heating elements under the seat? I paid so little for the car, I can live with a cold bottom!
Yes the 10th letter is V.

 

[cjones101812]

as i said, i don't have a diagram for a 97 just a 99.

check for power at the switch. on the 99 diagram they are the GY/YL wires.

check continuity of the switch.

check for power at the heated seat modules, on the 99 they are Pin4 LB/WH

if you don't have power on one or more of these then use a test light and check each fuse.

 

[Blee1099]

For a minute there I thought this was a swedish **** link :

 

[artsimons]

No but you can have pictures of my bottom if you help me fix it!!!

 

[artsimons]

Little more help please!!

I have power to the switch in the centre console and the heating elements are whole, but there is no power going in under the seat.

 

[cjones101812]

here is the diagram i'm using. remember, it's for a 99 but should be similar with your setup. the fuses are different numbers and the wire colors may be different.

do you have power coming out of the switch??