Heated Seat Issue - wiring diagram needed - Acura Forum

grodolph · 01-31-08, 11:07 AM

I have a 2001 TL, and my driver side seat heater (both elements) went out. I pulled the seat out and stripped the leather off - there was a small short in the back element (which I fixed), but the bottom element was burned through in multiple places (looks like it shorted on the crossbar connected to the three hog rings). Due to the extensive damage, I replaced the bottom element with a new Acura element, and reassembled everthing.

The back part works great now, but the bottom still does not work.

I spoke with my "local" Acura service department (1 hour away), and they think it is probably a faulty wiring harness or plug.

Is there a wiring diagram for the driver's seat in a 2001 TL, specifically the heating element wiring? It would be very helpful in troubleshooting the problem.

Thanks in advance.

hondacuraworld · 01-31-08, 11:24 AM

Sure, email me at hondacuraworld@aol.com and I'll send you all of the schematics

SpeedyChica · 02-19-08, 09:20 PM

I have the same problem with my 99 tl. The driver heated seat only works for the lower back, not the bottom. I don't know where or how to get to the harness so I can try to unplug then replug it to see if that fixes the problem.

hondacuraworld · 02-20-08, 10:14 AM

It's probably going to need a new heater element. That connector isn't in a spot of likely corrosion.

01-31-08, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
grodolph Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1 Car 1: 2001 Acura TL	Heated Seat Issue - wiring diagram needed I have a 2001 TL, and my driver side seat heater (both elements) went out. I pulled the seat out and stripped the leather off - there was a small short in the back element (which I fixed), but the bottom element was burned through in multiple places (looks like it shorted on the crossbar connected to the three hog rings). Due to the extensive damage, I replaced the bottom element with a new Acura element, and reassembled everthing. The back part works great now, but the bottom still does not work. I spoke with my "local" Acura service department (1 hour away), and they think it is probably a faulty wiring harness or plug. Is there a wiring diagram for the driver's seat in a 2001 TL, specifically the heating element wiring? It would be very helpful in troubleshooting the problem. Thanks in advance.

01-31-08, 11:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
hondacuraworld Acuraworld Preferred Vendor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY USA Age: 37 Posts: 2,697 Your Mood: Car 1: 2004 Ford Mustang	Sure, email me at hondacuraworld@aol.com and I'll send you all of the schematics __________________ Tim Poliniak \| Internet Parts Manager Ray Laks Honda/Acura \| www.hondacuraworld.com \| Toll-Free 1-888-RAY-LAKS

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hondacuraworld Acuraworld Preferred Vendor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY USA Age: 37 Posts: 2,697 Your Mood: Car 1: 2004 Ford Mustang	It's probably going to need a new heater element. That connector isn't in a spot of likely corrosion. __________________ Tim Poliniak \| Internet Parts Manager Ray Laks Honda/Acura \| www.hondacuraworld.com \| Toll-Free 1-888-RAY-LAKS

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02-19-08, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
SpeedyChica Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 35 Your Mood: Car 1: 99 TL	I have the same problem with my 99 tl. The driver heated seat only works for the lower back, not the bottom. I don't know where or how to get to the harness so I can try to unplug then replug it to see if that fixes the problem.

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