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Heated seats don't turn OFF?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by priusworld, Nov 4, 2009.

  1. priusworld

    priusworld New Member

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    Hello! I purchased a 2010 Gen-III>>Pkg.#5 Prius in July 2009. This package has all the goodies except the solar roof panel. I'm having problems with the heated seats.....Turning the switch OFF I still feel warmth from the seat. I even took the fuse out for the drivers side seat and for some reason it still fills warm>>>>Any answers out there? I don't want to take it back to the dealership and waste my whole day-off going to the dealership....

    From,
    Marty
     
    #1 priusworld, Nov 4, 2009
  2. walterm

    walterm Active Member

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    I notice that the heater has a very long residual effect, but it's much less hot than if it was on fully.
     
    #2 walterm, Nov 4, 2009
  3. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    What kind of car did you have before? Some cushions have pretty much no thermal qualities, so warmth is lost entirely. That's quite a surprise for someone in Minnesota use to a seat that retains heat.

    I discovered this when driving a cheap rental. What a drastic difference from the Prius.

    Are you certain that's not what you're feeling?
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    #3 john1701a, Nov 4, 2009
  4. bedrock8x

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    Hm, in LA, your seat will feel warm all year round.

     
    #4 bedrock8x, Nov 4, 2009
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