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Re: DIY Fitting of Heated Seats...
[Re: Guten]
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24/02/23 10:18 AM
24/02/23 10:18 AM
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RichardV6
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Received my pads yesterday. Thought I may as well fit them because I new I'd have to remove the seats to get the tunnel off to renew the rotoflex coupling, will do the webbing at the same time. A quick check of the wiring diagram shows the switched feeds are white and green or white on my car so will use one of those to control a relay with power coming from a suitable supply, maybe the 50a circuit to a new auxy fuse box. Relay control IMHO is not really necessary given the seats relatively low current draw, adding complexity with wiring, relay(s), extra fuses etc. and so increasing likelihood of a failure however remote. Morgan don't use any of such for optional heated seats. Any suitably spec'd switch connected to an ignition switched spare or lightly loaded existing circuit should suffice, noting my comment above about increasing fuse rating. Bear in mind MMC have a dedicated fuse on the M3W that is rated at 5 amps and this to power two seats, to give you some idea of current draw.
Richard
2018 Roadster - Red/Magnolia - Morton 1966 Land Rover S2a 88 - Lenny 1945 Moto Guzzi Airone
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Re: DIY Fitting of Heated Seats...
[Re: flyfisher]
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24/02/23 10:51 AM
24/02/23 10:51 AM
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Posts: 5,126 Northants, UK
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The kit I bought and used (from eBay) had switches and relays as part of the package. I'd already fitted an auxiliary fusebox to my Mog for other accessories so just tapped off that. EBay heated seats
1972 4/4 4 seater - 3G Morganeer 1981 MGB GT Too many ratty motorbikes
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Re: DIY Fitting of Heated Seats...
[Re: flyfisher]
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24/02/23 11:30 AM
24/02/23 11:30 AM
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Posts: 1,062 Chester, UK
Grumpy2
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each pad will draw approx 3 amps so a 15amp fuse will be ample.
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Re: DIY Fitting of Heated Seats...
[Re: flyfisher]
#769941
24/02/23 01:11 PM
24/02/23 01:11 PM
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Posts: 1,561 Northern Germany
bmgermany
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Perhaps I have overlooked the answer to my question here, in which case I apologise.
Is the seat foam of the 2005 reclining seats glued to the cover?
If so, it is certainly more difficult to fit carbon heftig pads? Also because the cover is quilted lengthwise.
Last edited by bmgermany; 24/02/23 01:14 PM.
2005 4/4 1800ccm Duratec and a lot of HONDA CX500.......
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Re: DIY Fitting of Heated Seats...
[Re: bmgermany]
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24/02/23 09:39 PM
24/02/23 09:39 PM
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Guten
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Perhaps I have overlooked the answer to my question here, in which case I apologise.
Is the seat foam of the 2005 reclining seats glued to the cover?
If so, it is certainly more difficult to fit carbon heftig pads? Also because the cover is quilted lengthwise.
Got one seat done today, also fitted new webbing base (my bum was getting a bit numb on long journeys). I see the kit comes with a relay for each seat as you say TBM. As far as glue is concerned, the base was stuck to the foam but not the back. Also there is a āflapā of leather cloth sewn in to the seam between the base cushion and the bolster under the thighs which was anchored to the frame. I cut this down in width a little, made a cut in the base heater and fed it through. It all seemed to go back together ok. Will do the passenger seat, re-fit and then sort the wiring run and switch location.
Simon 2002 4/4 1936 Austin 12 light 4 Ascot saloon 2018 AMG Mercedes C Class estate 2021 Audi A1 sport
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Re: DIY Fitting of Heated Seats...
[Re: flyfisher]
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28/02/23 04:21 PM
28/02/23 04:21 PM
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Completed the fitting of the heated seats on my 95 +4 with the tombstone recliner seats. I used the below kit from eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19545724...r=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPYWas very straightforward, the clips holding the seat covers were easy to remove and replace. I added a 4 pin relay to the wiring on the advise of Günter for improved safety of the electrics. I also used a tap fuse from the fuse board. I then put the switches under the radio, just on a piece of wood between the radio and gearbox tunnel. What a difference it makes on a cold winter / spring day, such a nice improvement and defiantly worth doing, just wish I did it all those years ago..
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Re: DIY Fitting of Heated Seats...
[Re: Guten]
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28/02/23 10:08 PM
28/02/23 10:08 PM
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,561 Northern Germany
bmgermany
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Northern Germany
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Perhaps I have overlooked the answer to my question here, in which case I apologise.
Is the seat foam of the 2005 reclining seats glued to the cover?
If so, it is certainly more difficult to fit carbon heftig pads? Also because the cover is quilted lengthwise.
Got one seat done today, also fitted new webbing base (my bum was getting a bit numb on long journeys). I see the kit comes with a relay for each seat as you say TBM. As far as glue is concerned, the base was stuck to the foam but not the back. Also there is a āflapā of leather cloth sewn in to the seam between the base cushion and the bolster under the thighs which was anchored to the frame. I cut this down in width a little, made a cut in the base heater and fed it through. It all seemed to go back together ok. Will do the passenger seat, re-fit and then sort the wiring run and switch location. Thank you Simon, IĀ“ll have to look closer to my seats to find out if this is a way with my seats.
2005 4/4 1800ccm Duratec and a lot of HONDA CX500.......
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Re: DIY Fitting of Heated Seats...
[Re: Guten]
#770222
28/02/23 10:11 PM
28/02/23 10:11 PM
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,561 Northern Germany
bmgermany
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Northern Germany
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Perhaps I have overlooked the answer to my question here, in which case I apologise.
Is the seat foam of the 2005 reclining seats glued to the cover?
If so, it is certainly more difficult to fit carbon heftig pads? Also because the cover is quilted lengthwise.
Got one seat done today, also fitted new webbing base (my bum was getting a bit numb on long journeys). I see the kit comes with a relay for each seat as you say TBM. As far as glue is concerned, the base was stuck to the foam but not the back. Also there is a āflapā of leather cloth sewn in to the seam between the base cushion and the bolster under the thighs which was anchored to the frame. I cut this down in width a little, made a cut in the base heater and fed it through. It all seemed to go back together ok. Will do the passenger seat, re-fit and then sort the wiring run and switch location. Thank you Simon, IĀ“ll have to look closer to my seats to find out if this is a way with my seats. Perhaps someone has some pictures from the individual parts of the recliner seats 
2005 4/4 1800ccm Duratec and a lot of HONDA CX500.......
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Re: DIY Fitting of Heated Seats...
[Re: flyfisher]
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02/03/23 02:19 PM
02/03/23 02:19 PM
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bmgermany
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Simon
I understand your concerns about the dashboard. I will probably use the plate of the radio compartment cover as a place for the switches.
2005 4/4 1800ccm Duratec and a lot of HONDA CX500.......
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