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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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Converting Heated Seat Switch

hi folks,

is it possible to use the heated car switch for other purpose. our sunny weather dun need them anyway. I hope to use it to turn on some mood lights, leds etc.

I found underneath the seats (frm behind) has two white conectors that links to the seats. are they the same set of wires to the switches and where can i get the connectors?

will it affect the driver's electrical seats?

Appreciate your advise. thanks in advance
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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Yep, it's possible. I've been using it for ages.

The connectors are under the seat, but be careful what you plug/unplug. The electrical seat operations is a small issue compared to the airbags. Some models of the RX-8 have side curtain airbags embedded in the seats. Meddling with the wrong wiring could mess with the operation of the seat curtain airbags. If you are not technically inclined, better seek help from an electrical installer.
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by sqflyer
Yep, it's possible. I've been using it for ages.

The connectors are under the seat, but be careful what you plug/unplug. The electrical seat operations is a small issue compared to the airbags. Some models of the RX-8 have side curtain airbags embedded in the seats. Meddling with the wrong wiring could mess with the operation of the seat curtain airbags. If you are not technically inclined, better seek help from an electrical installer.

Is there a fuse for the Seat Heater where I can just remove so that the seat heater does not work?
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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Is there a fuse for the Seat Heater where I can just remove so that the seat heater does not work?
I simply disconnect the switch when I remove my centre console.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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Yup, easiest is to disconnect the switch under the centre console. Another way is to disconnect the seat warmer connectors under the seat itself. Should be a fuse somewhere in the fuse box too, don't know for sure but I doubt a heater element would come without a fuse.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 03:34 AM
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When installing the RP shifter, I disconnected the switches...now thinking wat i can do with it. Maybe NOS? kekeke
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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hmm there are two connectors under each of our seats. one yellow and one white. see pic.

any advise which one . my guess it the yellow one.
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 08:41 AM
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After disconnecting it...see if the electric seats still work.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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opps is the white connector not the yellow. and the airbags control needs the white connector too.

guess easier to add another switch
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