Member Since: 21 Aug 2017
Location: Gods county
Posts: 58
D3 Seat Conversion
Good Evening,
I hope you're all well.
Could anyone advise on the potential routes i have to upgrade the front and middle row seats please.
Currently in a GS spec D3, but the seats are tired, drivers especially, and the kids complain of a lump in the passenger side of the middle row.
Do I need to look for manual seats, or would electric HSE seats etc be an option?
Also, any advice on seat material - do I want leather in summer or if we're out in the mud? etc
Many thanks for your time
Elliott
17th Oct 2022 8:50 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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It depends if the wiring for electric seats is present in a GS. I’m afraid I don’t know if it is or not, others will though I’m sure.
It might help if you state what year it is.
I never bothered with seat covers in my D3. The leather was much tougher than in later model D4’s. I just always kept a tub of leather wipes in the vehicle.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
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17th Oct 2022 9:59 pm
Mr E
Member Since: 21 Aug 2017
Location: Gods county
Posts: 58
Morning,
Many thanks for the reply.
It's a 2007 D3.
I'll do more digging internally to see if the cabling would be there for the seat electrics - not bothered by heated seat function.
I hope all's well
19th Oct 2022 10:53 am
tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4286
I converted the seats in my D3 - 2 HSE seats in the front and leather 2nd row.
The thing with the hse seats is to get power to them for movement. You have a connector under the seats anyway for the seatbelt bongs (!) so have a look and see what other cables are there. I had to get someone to run cables from panel behind footwells to get power to seats. Easy job it you know what you’re at
Never went about the heated aspect but can be done. You need to change the hevac unit on the dash under the radio which is another simple thing to do. Ebay or breakers should have them
Ring around and/or email as many LR breakers as you can and try get the leather seats. Mounting points are all the same for different d3 specs. Just the functionality you need to resolve. Best upgrade to make imoA happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
19th Oct 2022 11:26 am
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4187
You could always put Range Rover Sport seats in the front, much more supportive than Disco seats !I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
19th Oct 2022 12:42 pm
Mr E
Member Since: 21 Aug 2017
Location: Gods county
Posts: 58
Afternoon,
Thanks for the comments.
I'll get looking for some sets then.
Do you know if the RRS rear seat fits also - only ask as most are listed in car sets.
I'll contact some breakers to see what they have.
All the best
19th Oct 2022 1:32 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4187
Rear seats are different design (fold differently), it has been done but is a lot of work... A good set will probably be not far off the same price as individual front seats.I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
19th Oct 2022 2:03 pm
Disco_Mikey
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Member Since: 21 Aug 2017
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Can you PM details please
Many thanks
19th Oct 2022 5:17 pm
Mr E
Member Since: 21 Aug 2017
Location: Gods county
Posts: 58
Good Morning
I hope you're all well.
So I picked up a pair of front RRS seats, initially the amount of wiring under there was a bit daunting.
I started testing and decided to wire direct to the motors, via a relay bank.
Fairly straight forward to sort, managed to use al the LR seat switches so no need for any additional rocker switches etc.
One question though, does anyone have a layout of the coloured connectors under the D3 seat, so I put the RRS connectors to the right sensor, please.
Thanks for the advice, plan to get them installed this morning.
All the best
5th Nov 2022 9:54 am
DIY Ace
Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 965
LT wrote:
...I never bothered with seat covers in my D3. The leather was much tougher than in later model D4’s. I just always kept a tub of leather wipes in the vehicle.
Interesting, I hadn't noticed before but yes, my 2005 D3 HSE black leather seats are as tough as old boots. Alright, there's a few scuffs and a bit of weakening in the support under the entry thigh on the driver's side, otherwise I chuck all manner of s#!t on the back rows, in the footwells and generally don't give too much thought to care for the leather. They've held up remarkably in the time I've had it, and given that the car is now coming up 18 years old.2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
2014 BMW 435d convertible. Bought July 2021. 58,000 miles and counting...
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Location: West Yorks
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Hi, sorry I can't help with your question, but I'd like a bit more detail on how you've wired the switches etc. Is it easy enough to attach the wiring to the switches? What relays did you use, I can see they're not standard auto style ones.
I've been planning to fit electric seats to mine but don't much fancy the only moving 1cm at a time! I have heated seats already, so that's not an issue. If you fit heated rear seats and need a switch panel, I might have one but I've a feeling I may have binned it, I'll have a look if you do.
Cheers PaulDiscovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
Discovery 3 s 2005 Auto Bonatti Grey Gone
Discovery 3 SE 2005 Manual Zambezi Silver Gone
Range Rover Sport HSE 2006 Black
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5th Nov 2022 12:03 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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Using switches and loom from an SE without memory would save all that faf
5th Nov 2022 12:26 pm
Mr E
Member Since: 21 Aug 2017
Location: Gods county
Posts: 58
Evening,
Seats are in and working.
As pointed out, the SE switch bank fits straight on to the D3 wiring.
The passenger seat doesn't have the Mem settings and was a 10 min install.
Though I enjoyed playing with all the cabling really.
If you end up needing relays I'll send you all the info and wiring diagram.
Glad I did it though, i didn't realise just how tired my original seat was.
All the best
5th Nov 2022 5:11 pm
pwheeldon
Member Since: 15 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 1461
Hi,
I've not seen any electric seats without memory. My old D3 SE had memory seats, this one's an S and has the heated seats but not electric. I've fitted the passenger seat and that's all working fine. Any idea where I can get an electric seat without memory? CheersDiscovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
Discovery 3 s 2005 Auto Bonatti Grey Gone
Discovery 3 SE 2005 Manual Zambezi Silver Gone
Range Rover Sport HSE 2006 Black
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