Front seats
Non Functional Heated Seats
The seat heater wires and the supply wires often fail due to constant flexing of over several of the rigid seat support frames.
The complete upholstery or seat cushion is no longer replaced, reference document LI91.30-P-048345, "Heated Seats Nonfunctional."
Repair kits are available;
- Left: 17182001982
- Right: 17182000982
http://www.heatedseatkits.com/
DIY Repair to Front Seat Heater Cushion
There are several good articles on performing DIY repair of seat heaters.
- See post #24 at: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...t-problem.html
- http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...er-repair.html
- http://www.checkcorp.com/seat-heater/seat-heaters.asp
- http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210-e-class/1325335-heated-seats-not-heating.html
- http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171-slk-class/1500932-heated-seat-element-replacement-help.html