Adding heated seats to a 997 afterwards
04-12-2006, 02:55 AM
#1
Adding heated seats to a 997 afterwards
In my search for a 997 S cab -- I came across a 997 cab that does not have heated seats -- an option I would have difficulty living without.
I'm wondering if anyone knows how difficult it is to add heated seats afterwards on an 06 997, and what the cost would be to do so.
Cheers
I'm wondering if anyone knows how difficult it is to add heated seats afterwards on an 06 997, and what the cost would be to do so.
Cheers
04-12-2006, 04:27 AM
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it's not really a GREAT deal..but I was thinking that I might be able to get it to somewhere close, if it only meant adding elements, and not ripping out each seat, entirely.
do you know if the wiring for heated seats is already there, or is it only added to cars with that option
Thanks
do you know if the wiring for heated seats is already there, or is it only added to cars with that option
Thanks
04-12-2006, 05:12 AM
#4
wiring is not there as the harness is specifically designed base on how the car was optioned. to add this, new wiring, switch and heat element is needed. there are aftermarket kits you can buy and local upholstry shop to install but that may not work with OEM switches. If you don't care to about the OEM switch, you can do it 500-700 maybe and live with an aftermarket switch on the seat instead of console. to do it like OEM, it's labor intensive and not really worth the hassle. shop another car.
04-13-2006, 07:11 AM
#5
Originally Posted by djantlive
wiring is not there as the harness is specifically designed base on how the car was optioned. to add this, new wiring, switch and heat element is needed. there are aftermarket kits you can buy and local upholstry shop to install but that may not work with OEM switches. If you don't care to about the OEM switch, you can do it 500-700 maybe and live with an aftermarket switch on the seat instead of console. to do it like OEM, it's labor intensive and not really worth the hassle. shop another car.
Thanks -- I think I'll have to pass on that car...it had ALMOST everything....AAARGH
04-13-2006, 11:30 AM
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pass..heated seats are must on the cab...i have had my s cab out on a couple of 40degree F nights and was perfectly warm with the windows and wind screen up and heat and heated seats on...drove up to 60mph with no chill at all!!!I fogure in maryland i can drive with the top down 9 months of the year or even more!!! 
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04-13-2006, 11:30 AM
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Everything is modular and can be added later. Unless Porsche doesn't want you to (like supposedly Sport chrono).
The wiring harness is probably waiting for the heaters to be plugged in.
Gonna COST you dearly though.
Use this formula:
establish the amount you'd pay but be pi**ed about paying. Multiply that by two or three to get actual cost of retrofit.
The wiring harness is probably waiting for the heaters to be plugged in.
Gonna COST you dearly though.
Use this formula:
establish the amount you'd pay but be pi**ed about paying. Multiply that by two or three to get actual cost of retrofit.
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04-13-2006, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by MMD
Everything is modular and can be added later. Unless Porsche doesn't want you to (like supposedly Sport chrono).
The wiring harness is probably waiting for the heaters to be plugged in.
The wiring harness is probably waiting for the heaters to be plugged in.
Anyone ordering a cab without heated seats at $500 is just not smart. I was pissed to see my 02 delivered without heated seats. I still want it some day and will probly add when I get time to do it myself.
