4640 posts · Joined 2006. #7 · Jan 29, 2012. +1. Once the cars heat comes up, which is pretty fast, you don't need the seat heat anymore. 2023 Jeep Wrangler, 2022 M4C, 2020 Z4 M40i, 2023 Expedition MAX, 1998 Ranger, 1965 COBRA (R) I LOVE THE SMELL OF BURNT 100 IN THE MORNING. Heated Steering Wheel is not one of them. The option that includes Heated Steering Wheel is called "Heated Front Seats, Armrests & Steering Wheel" One could argue that these features should be standard. A lot of keystrokes have been spent on the topic of BMW charging extra for things Kia give you standard. Hello, I have an '09 E90 328i with premium package but without the heated seat option. I recently replaced my seats with premium sport seats that *are* heated. I am looking into what is required to get the heated seats working in my car. BMR_LVR · #5 · Feb 9, 2012. cmellios16 said: Try troubleshooting the fuses first, then if that fails, try un-bolting the seat and plug in anything that looks unplugged. Btw the seat heaters work on your back, not your ass so don't be surprised if its still cold down there haha. The difference with the X3 apparently is that the heating elements are bonded to the seat fabric/leather to some extent. Since the entire leather assembly must be replaced, this is what becomes costly. The heating elements independently are not a big deal, but the leather components are. I think it's $1600 US per seat in the front, not The heated seats on the 7 series are TRULY HEATED seats, on the F30, they're more like seat "warmers". So, if you do go aftermarket, be aware not all are equal. It was really nice having the super-hot seats on the 7 against my back, but I can see where some folks would. have found it too hot. 1 2 > Bookmarks My Yahoo! « Previous Thread | Next Thread » All times are GMT -5. The time now is heated seat does not work. Not only is this expensive, but the replacement module will only come with a very short one-year warranty and will undoubtedly fail due to the inherent fault not being worked-out at factory level. We offer a superior alternative – test and rebuild of your existing BMW / Mini footwell module within 2-3 working days. tz03.