heated seats problem

[dereik gregory]

hello all,

As you know I need an air pump and an air pump relay and a clutch

But my Ford POS also has a problem with the drivers heated seat. Switch lights up, No heat on the seat, once in a while I get the feeling it might be working. I know how to use a tester but it would be great if someone much smarter than me could say check this or has lived through this problem.

I would prefer to go through as little hassle as possible as I am already pissed that I need a new air pump and air pump relay and a new clutch

If someone could hook me up with some used parts (that I need) cheap I would be willing to do what ever you like...although I would prefer to just pay for the parts in money...

 

[Gipp]

Got a picture of what your air relay looks like?

 

[dereik gregory]

I have no clue...dealer said I need it. I haven't really bothered to check where it is or what it looks like.
I know the Air pump is under the driverside fender, there seems to be a module attached to the airpump, not sure if that is the relay or if that is part of the air pump.

 

[Gipp]

I THINK this is what your looking for, but Im only about 50% positive, does anyone else know??

 

[dereik gregory]

I am going to try to snap a pic under the car, I will call the dealer to try to get some part numbers..

Thanks for looking out

 

[dereik gregory]

tried to snap some pics but its really hard to get at. I forgot there was some sort of recall on my car dealing with the airpump I took a picture of that also.


I will get the part numbers from Max and I will let you know

 

[dereik gregory]

here is a pic of the recall sticker and my beast

 

[LS4me]

here is a pic of the recall sticker and my beast

That's not a recall sticker, that is a pcm modification sticker.

 

[Eric0508]

in terms of the heated seat problem, I know its common for a connector to come loose somewhere. I don't remember where though. Try searching.

 

[dereik gregory]

Actually, Back in the day I had a problem with my air pump, they had to change it twice under warranty. They ended up doing this modification to the PCM and adding a inline fuse just before the Air pump. Several times this fuse has blown for no apparent reason.

At one point I went to a ford dealer who changed the pump for approx 700$ (because it wasn't covered by the PEP extra ford extended warranty) the next day the check engine was on again so i bench tested the old pump and found out it was working. I made them put back in my old pump but they did not refund me for the labour. (First run in with Fords Crappy service) pure thieves. I couldn't make too much of a fuss cause there was still warranty on the car and they are the closest dealer to me. Don't feel like taking a day trip everytime I had a problem with the car.

NEwayz My friend flashed the codes and it was fine for a couple of months then the check engine came on again.

It happened last year before the winter and the car was parked all winter so now I am trying to get all the problems sorted out.

 

[dereik gregory]

in terms of the heated seat problem, I know its common for a connector to come loose somewhere. I don't remember where though. Try searching.

That was sort of my question. I can easily pull everything apart and trace the problem. I just don't want to if somebody has lived through the problem and can give me a heads up.

Thanks, and if you remember let me know

 

[esalomander]

This is a guess at your heated seat issue, but I will try.

Back in November I was having issues with my heated seats, and the dealership replaced the "heating ducts" (fortunately it was under warranty). I know this is a common problem, and fairly expensive to fix.

Anyhow, it is summer time and you don't need heated seats anymore

 

[dereik gregory]

I am fairly sure my heated seats are electric. I could be wrong..... I don't think that the ducting would have any effect on the heated seats.

I would definately change dealerships
It would not be the first time I have heard of straight up lying and overcharging at the Ford/lincoln dealerships.

I am sure there must be an honest one somewhere but I have discovered that in Montreal. There are none

 

[dereik gregory]

maybe they are refering to the element inside the seat as the heating duct.....

 

[esalomander]

maybe they are refering to the element inside the seat as the heating duct.....

It is my understanding that they use heating ducts now, and no longer use heating elements. I could be wrong, but that is what the dealership told me. I don't see why they would lie to me since everything they fixed was under warranty.

 

[dereik gregory]

the dealerships are about as honest as drug dealing prostitutes or real estate agents.

I apologize to any of you who's mothers or sisters are prostitutes....