ricky_2006

any1 know where i can get this from.

my st170 front drivers seat element has definatly gone as its not the switch, the wiring or fuse so i know it needs a new element.

ford quoted like £70 for base and £80 for back. i dont mind paying that but is well steep i think.

wondering wether any1 is breaking one???????

hogdog

You can get aftermarket elements on ebay, I can't vouch for the quality but they are alot cheaper, around £55 for base and back IIRC.

I wouldn't trust a second hand one personally, it's a common fault.

ricky_2006

i did check but only litreally a vw one comes up.

does it have to be specific focus???

Colin_P

I've fitted a Waeco kit to my car.

£59 for four heater pads.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WAECO-HEATED-S...item5641d82d1e

These have two stage heating as well.

You could install just the pads and add the two stage switching if you wanted to. If you want to keep OE then wire in with both stages i.e. hottest. They are thermostatically controlled so it won't be an issue.

sykes2009

iTrader: (1)

would i be able to fit these in non heated seats how would i wire them up i have mk2 focus

Colin_P

Yes you could.

I've fitted these to my old Audi A6 front and rear and to my current Focus.

To wire up, simply find a switched live that'll take a 10 amp draw.

sykes2009

iTrader: (1)

cheers i may have to get some myself then i like the idea of a warm arse on a cold day

ricky_2006

i persume really the only major difference from a ford jobbie is the connector blocks plug straight in probably.

thanks for the find mate

Magnum PI

couild you not just get a replacement heated drivers seat off of e-bay?

ricky_2006

Yeh but they are prone to go so you may buy one and it's already on it's way out

Also very rare to find this on eBay, no one really sells the front seats of a st170 full leather

Magnum PI

^^^^Ahhh, are you one of the lucky ones with the full leather recaro option as opposed to the 1/2 leather black/blue seats.

I've seen a few adverts on ebay for the full leather recaro interior out of 3 door ST170's front heated seats, rear bench seats & door cards for £350, which i though was a bargain!
They dont come up often mind!

ricky_2006

yeh they are rare ish and thats goood.

but my back seats look new. door cards look new. front seats are still good condition.

its just front drivers heating element in seat