Installation of an aftermarket seat heater (Articles)

Introduction

IMPORTANT! Of course, this guide is provided without any guarantee! I.
I specifically do not assume any responsibility for damages that may arise from this.
result in - the reproduction or following of the instructions takes place.
exclusively at your own risk!

This description is intended to provide a straightforward explanation of the installation process, without any artistic embellishments.
installing a Waeco (Magic Heat) seat heater in a Ibiza 6K GP01.
(Documenting the model year 02). Of course, what I said applies.
Similarly, this applies to other cars, as the seats installed in the Ibiza are...
VW standard parts are.

The main focus of this description is on the technical details of the...
Seat disassembly. Here are a few words about the rather trivial aspects.
other aspects.

Electricity

The Waeco heater comes with pre-wired cable harnesses. The circuit.
Assuming you are getting power from a constant positive voltage (current draw: 7.5).
Ampere, with a 10-ampere fuse), and this is connected via a relay that is included.
only switch to the heating system when the...
"The ignition is switched on (forgetting to switch it off will therefore neither..."
Brand, even when the battery is completely empty).

After several attempts using a PC power supply, I decided...
especially the return lines and the supply lines to the switches, via...
Replacing cables with a larger cross-section, for example, over a distance of 20 cm.
Length of the main cable from the relay to the vehicle connection: not less than...
as 0.25 volts. Furthermore, I was forced to switch to other switches.
use, because the originals were not the right size for the intended purpose.
Make sure the installation location is suitable. Both of them required some modifications to the wiring harnesses.
"regarding a sequence of events that I will not document further here, as they..."
limited to electrical work involving the replacement of cables and switches. At the
The circuit itself hasn't changed; I've simply...
to be complemented by a dual LED indicator (green for...
Level 1, red for level 2). This is a standard LED circuit configuration.
and therefore no longer relevant.

Installation location

The original seat heating system in the Ibiza is controlled by a switching module.
that is built into the space where the credit card slot would normally be. This module.
costs over 60 euros at the friendly Seat dealer and would be necessary due to...
its internal electronics (it's not just a switch, but a...
Adapting the controller might require some modifications to ensure compatibility with Waeco.
works. The price, in any case, was high enough to deter me from...
decide to replace the electrical components of the Waeco (see above) with other switches (from...
to be inserted into the credit card slot, for which there was no actual use anyway.
meaningful use. Alternatively, one could also use corresponding...
Using blind plugs would then leave less space for the...
Had a wiring issue.

Installation in images

Here's the description of the installation process, as far as I can tell from the...
"Camera has documented, and as far as I consider it relevant." The.
Descriptions are located below each image.

Alternatively, the images can also be displayed directly on my website.
to be considered.

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Testing the Waeco device on a PC power supply unit on the floor. First, there was...
I'm disappointed by how cold the mats feel, but you can feel the...
It only heats up properly when you press your hand firmly on it, because...
The insulating effect of the mat itself is quite significant.

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After a lengthy struggle with the Dremel, my...
The credit card slot from the Ibiza now has two holes the size of a switch. The.
The edges look a little rough, but that's covered by...
The protruding edges of the switches are quite well-defined. The abrasions on the...
The left and right edges of the holes were necessary so that the switches could...
(flat and rectangular) fit better into the highly curved surface of the panel.
fit in.

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Next, we moved on to drilling four holes for the LEDs (top left).
Alarm system, upper right corner free, that's where the afterglow monitoring will be installed later.
can be connected, and below are the two dual LEDs for the heating system).

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Switches and LEDs are installed, now it's time for soldering.
Wiring. The terminal blocks are securely fastened to the housing with screws.
They primarily serve to relieve stress on the cables, which are quite rigid.
cannot cause any harm.

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Now the electrical system is fully installed, and it has been secured with hot glue to prevent...
Short circuits isolated.

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The final test run of the PC power supply, which is located on the left side of the image, was...
"It's designed to draw power and operates at nearly full load on the 12-volt circuit." The.
The hard drive on the far left isn't just placed there randomly: most...
PC power supplies don't like being operated in idle mode, as this can degrade the regulators.
could, therefore, it's better to avoid putting a load on it, such as a broken hard drive.
depend on how they are misused, especially if they are used as laboratory power supplies.

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Finally, things are really getting started - this is what an Ibiza looks like without a passenger seat.
"Please provide the text you would like me to translate from German to English." I started on the right side, because you never know what might be there.
things can go wrong...

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Here's a good piece of code that's undocumented because the two of us are completely swamped.
"...so that there was no time left for the camera." "Therefore, in words, what one..."
everything must be done before nothing remains of the seat.

* Fold the backrest forward.
* Use a Torx bit to loosen the locking mechanisms at the very back of the seat cushion.
to unscrew; to detach; to lower (prices)
* Carefully use a screwdriver to gently depress each of the three locking pins.
press out the plastic parts that form the reclining backrest hinges and the...
Fold-down cover.
* The part on the side without adjustment can be removed.
* For the other one, you would need to remove the adjustment knob, but that's not possible.
It is necessary, but you can also carefully turn the plastic part.
* Carefully remove the retaining rings from both sides of the hinge pin.
remove
* Detach the backrest from the seat.
* Remove the plastic part from the seat that covers the entry area.
protects. It's attached at the front with screws, and at the back it's connected to the axle and the...
maintained the previously removed backrest locking mechanism, and in the front area of...
on a single track. If everything is loose, it can be easily pulled forward.
* Turn the seat frame over and place the padding on both sides.
Pull out the backrest locking mechanism.
* Among these is the cushioning wire, which is attached to the backrest locking mechanism.
hung up - take it down.
* On the left and right sides, the fabric is attached to a sharp hook with a wire.
hung
attached
mounted
displayed
displayed
hung up
* At the front, two pins hold the retaining clip and wire in place - these are almost self-explanatory.
It shows what you're really like when everything falls apart at the back.
* At the rear edge, detach the plastic piece that is sewn to the fabric from the groove.
drawing the cables.
* Establish the connection across the metal parts.
* This means the seat is separated into the frame (as shown in this image) and the cushion with its cover.
(next image)

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After the described disassembly, this part can be easily...
take down. Caution... do not place it where the seat was previously located.
because the guide rails are very greasy, and the seat is normally upright.
specifically the parts that come into contact with it.

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After removing some hooks (this will be done later during the second session).
(described) are now also separated, and the installation...
can begin (including what is described for the second session).

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View into the opened backrest (the opening is described in the second seat).

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After about two hours, this was the result. During the second sitting.
It then only took 45 minutes.

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Due to weather conditions (it has gotten colder, and it's also starting to...).
(darker), the next step was the electrical work, because that's something you can't really do later on.
Opposite of "including the seat"...

In the picture, you see the maximum freedom of design that can be achieved - both.
Get out. The newspapers in the middle are covering up something that is very greasy.
Seat adjustment lever detached.

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The center console after removing the radio unit and its bracket.
Credit card slot (which was removed, somewhat forcefully).
(still remained in the car).

The piece has locking tabs at the top and bottom, which are meant to be engaged during installation but are not.
sees. The easiest way to unlock them is by pressing the buttons above and below.
place a flat card (e.g., a credit card from the compartment ) with
If you force it a little, then it can be easily pulled out.

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View from a low angle into the radio compartment.

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The modified compartment is back in place, and the cables are waiting to be connected.

The remaining electrical installation is undocumented, so I'm only providing information about...
Here's the translation:

"That's enough said about how you can conveniently run the cables to the seats under the..."
"The dissolved central tunnel can become lodged, where it can get stuck on either the left or right side."
Release the handbrake lever.

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The driver's seat before it was disassembled in the basement.

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Following the disassembly described in the previous session, here is the subsequent...
upholstery fabric that has been pushed upwards and is now only supported by the spring wires.
Securely attach the cushion to the seat.

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Here is such a compound in its dissolved state. The wire is located at the bottom.
The wire was hung on the other wire, using the groove in the foam as a guide. You can solve it.
two people working together: One person holds the coil of wire with a narrow, but...
Attach a stable clamp, and the other person can help by adjusting the pillow like this.
bent so that the wire protrudes as far forward as possible, so that the other [part/object] can reach it.
can be posted. The installation process will be similar later on.

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To clarify, here is the passage again, where the longest and...
Intersecting trenches.

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The problem is to install the heating system in a way that it crosses the transverse trench.
bypasses. The solution here is to allocate the funds intended for that purpose to...
"finds the appropriate location, opens the side panel of the heating unit, and then..."
The loop is formed exclusively by horizontally oriented wires.
extends, allowing them to run above the coil spring.
The seat cover is being pushed into the channel.

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This image again, for clarification of what was shown in the previous image.
Written.


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Double-sided tape from the Waeco package is applied to the cushion.
"glued on, and then the second layer was peeled off, so that only the heating element remains."
I still need to add something.

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Here's what the finished pillow looks like without its cover. The cable goes forward.
gone, but you can hardly feel it through the fabric. Alternatively, one can...
"Also, you can either pierce or cut a hole in the casing."

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It is recommended to install the car seat facing forward.
Sure, here's the translation:

"following order:"

* Apply heat.
* Attach the heater to the back.
* Attach the horizontal barbed wire (see picture, visible at the bottom of the trench).
* Attach the longest wire to the back and then, using pliers, attach it to the front as well.
(The picture was taken just before this step.)
* Attach the front part first - it's easy to reach there, but it can be tricky.
Make sure there are no creases.

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Marking the position for the front adhesive strip. The coil springs are...
all already attached.

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Backrest opening. Two plastic rails, each attached to the upholstery.
connected, they are intertwined. With a sleek...
You can loosen screws from one side, just like you...
as seen in the picture.

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One could further disassemble the backrest, but that is not necessary because...
Can the pillow also be inserted like that?

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Here is the heating pad with the adhesive strips attached. The backrest is like this.
turned so that the padding hangs freely (this can and should be adjusted by hand).
and then slowly slide the heating element in.
can. Press it down from the bottom, and you're done.

The two plastic rails can be easily reattached at the end.
hang.

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Here's the finished seat from the bottom. The cables are not even a centimeter too long.
It's just enough to attach the backrest cables to the trim.
The tilting mechanism directs the movement downwards.

Installing it in the car is very easy – just put the seat in and plug in the connector.
to click into place. However, one should still ensure that the cable is properly...
It can be moved back and forth without getting stuck or sheared.

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The day after... this is what the finished product looks like.

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Here it is again, in a larger size. The switches look a little crooked, but that might be okay.
it can easily be corrected with a little hot glue.

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