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Ok, maybe I'm spoiled from my Audi days, but I had a 6-position roller switch to control the temperature of my heated seats. The MS6 heated seats are very strong and I am grateful to have them, but after about 20 minutes I start to sympathize with how a grilled panini feels. I want the heated seats on at that point but at a lower power setting. So, my question: are there other Mazda (or other) OEM multiposition switches which would fit a MS6? I can rig something but it won't look clean.
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+1 on this how to..... There should be a way to do this and I want to know how too !
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Alternatively, the existing switch can be the on/off, and a second switch (multiposition rotary switch, maybe 4-5 positions) can be installed next to it for thermal control. But, again, I'd really like it if we found a drop-in replacement switch.
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I'm down. Someone should get this done!
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How come my Canadian (Colder then a witches tit in a brass bra) MS3 didn't have the option of heated seats?
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lol cause MS3 is fail haha.
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Found these switches: Seat Heater for Cars and Trucks from HeatedSeatKits.com not bad, but @ $160 i dont feel like being a guinea pig. If anyone does this, post pics/how-to  | ||||||||
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Seat Heater for Cars and Trucks from HeatedSeatKits.com The kit you linked to is a full-out heated seat kit complete with heaters; we just need the switch. I may just order up a switch to play with...
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Seat Heater for Cars and Trucks from HeatedSeatKits.com Also, I called a local scrapper. They had some Audis and VWs that have that type of dial. They would sell for ~ $40 for 2. Edit: " If you were to buy a single switch from Volkswagen would cost you $100.00 each. We are selling you a complete kit for $160.00 only!" I stand corrected. | |||||||||
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And, for that matter, I have the same questions about the new switches from HeatedSeatKits.com. If work didn't have me slammed I'd have more time to delve into all this. Sorry guys; it really is on my to-do list.
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I too am interested in improving the function of the heated seats in the MS6. I did some research last night and came to the conclusion that it is a lot more complicated than we thought. The reason the seat is so bad is because of the control system it uses. When you flip the power switch, the seat gets full power causing it to warm up. When the thermostat gets to ~99F, it trips the circuit and shuts off the seat. Once the thermostat cools to ~87F, it turns the heating element back on. In order to have more control over the temp of the seat, a new thermostat would need to be installed that can actually record a temperature and send a signal to a control board that adjusted the amount of energy going to the element to get it to the desired temp. changing out the switch for one with multiple positions will just affect how long it takes for the thermostat to trip the circuit off. So now we just need a circuit board...
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Maybee just a replacement seat ? Idk but I am with you guys, I want more controll of my seats
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I almost break into a sweat every morning. Have the heat set to 70-72 and the seats on and I think to myself, Damn I am hot! My Ford cars with heated seats just turn off all together after a while. Its more for just taking the chill out of the seat and let your ass keep the seat warm. SO I just turn mine off after it gets warm and turn it back on when I get out the car so when I go to warm it up in the AM its nice and toasty when I get in.
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Maybe its cuz im spanish, but i dont mind the heat at all. In fact, on cold days I can run with the windows down and a jacket on because my back is on fire lol.
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I hadn't thought of that... I was thinking you would need a new thermostat, but i suppose that one could simply use their rump. Not quite what i was looking for out of the seats but its probably better than how it is. you would just need to make sure that there is some sort of safety on it so you don't set the seat on fire if it gets left on and no one is in it.
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