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DVE
 


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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3
Front heated driver's seat

Hello

Just returned from a journey out in the cold and experienced a rather too HOT heated seat that started to smell of burning!

I turned it off because it was too hot (even on 1) but then there was a smell of smoke - which when I parked could be traced to the drivers seat cushion.

Has anyone else had this and know the solution please?

Thanks in advance.
  
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Globetrotter448
 


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Australia 2007 Discovery 3 4.0 V6 Petrol SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Maybe the wrong size fuse in the circuit as it should blow before any damage.
  
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M3DPO
 


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Quite common when the element is failing and can burn the a hole in the seat, they always fail in the crease of the seat, do not use it until repaired or replaced Thumbs Up
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Post #210124422nd Nov 2019 8:57 am
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lynalldiscovery
 


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Re: Front heated driver's seat

DVE wrote:
Hello

Just returned from a journey out in the cold and experienced a rather too HOT heated seat that started to smell of burning!

I turned it off because it was too hot (even on 1) but then there was a smell of smoke - which when I parked could be traced to the drivers seat cushion.

Has anyone else had this and know the solution please?

Thanks in advance.


I can see the neighbours now, that wierd man next door is smelling his car seat!

It is the element as MSDPO says, I also bought a new foam cushion as was quite badly burnt.
4 torx headed bolt on the underside to release the






  
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Pete K
 


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probably why I always use the low setting.

well after 1 minute anyway
  
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MintyHit
 


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I fixed mine by pulling the seat cushion and soldering wire to replace the burnt out sections that run through the crease. Presumably the additional flex there means the fry and eventually resistance goes up to melting point.

Be quite careful when removing the four torx bolts as they round off easy - I had to use a mini blowtorch on mine before they would budge.

Took me about 2 hours and a bit of wire.

Also, I used cable ties instead of hog rings to secure the cover back to the cushion.

Hope this helps.
  
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Pete K
 


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i've fixed other manufacture seats by soldering a wire in. Thumbs Up
without issue
  
Post #210130622nd Nov 2019 1:31 pm
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skydude
 


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Heated seat element purchase

Hi, this is my first time on this forum (so bare with me!!)

I am trying to buy a front heated seat element for a 2009 D3 - can anyone advise the best place to get one from? and what sort of cost?

thanks
  
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M3DPO
 


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They are about £110 at the last price check, there are two types one for leather one for cloth. Rimmer Bros, Lincs supply them at a slight discount by next day post.
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It goes where others don't. 
 
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skydude
 


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Thanks M3DPO, appreciate your quick reply and guidance.

I'll check it out.
  
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skydude
 


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Message for Hairy47 - i have tried to PM you but because im a new member i have to have posted 3 times before it will allow me - so i can reply to you.
  
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skydude
 


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Haairy47 will try another way.
  
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