DIY: Heated seat install, 04 Aveo hatch

[Rampelsauce]

Just a quick update, I did get both harnesses and seats installed. Still playing with my wiring, I will post updates as I go. After reading some info I did decide the first easiest place for keyed power is the 12v power port in the console. I have tested running one seat at a time so far with no issues, no wire overheating issues. Because the seat heaters come with a 10a fuse per side, I should be okay. If everything proves out, I will post some more photos with cable routing and some other basic info.

[MetroMPG]

Impressive & useful DIY, Rampelsauce!

Did you get everything buttoned up?

[Hi-Ho Silver]

Rampelsauce, this is genius!! Too bad I don’tlive in cold weather country otherwise I’d definitely try it.
Who knows, I may get relocated with work tothe mid-west where It will definitely be a must.
Congrats on an outstanding post!

[Rampelsauce]

Thanks fellas! Sorry for the lack of updates, I did get everything finalized and set. I ended up sacrificing the center console 12v port, but I feel it's inconsequential to me. Both seats work on high without blowing a fuse. I'll take some photos of my cable routing when I go in to replace my shift bushings. I have a horrible rattle coming from my shifter. Ugh!

[hexskrew]

Awesome post! I was just wondering. Had anyone ever washed their seat covers? Mine look like the back seat of a Cadillac behind studio 54 :X And it's not even from that.. ice cream runs and no place to sit them.. That and 10 years of spilling coffee and vape juice. I have tried all kinds of products short of using a steam cleaner and I don't really want to buy aftermarket seat covers.