A simple scheme for heating the seats in the car. The right choice of built-in seat heating

Now manufacturers offer drivers many options for completing a car. You can choose in advance which useful options your car will have. The most popular options among domestic motorists are such options as:

• air conditioner,
• electric windows.

Also, quite often, cars are understaffed with acoustic systems. But not everything is as simple as it might seem at first glance. The fact is that most music lovers will prefer to choose a system to their liking, and not a budget factory option. Although it is worth recognizing that more than good speaker systems are installed on premium cars.

But today we will not talk about them, but about such an option as heated seats. Every car owner, at least once sitting in a heated car, will want such an accessory in his car.

Attention! It usually takes no more than thirty seconds for a good heating system to make you feel like you are somewhere in the tropics.

Seat heating is of particular relevance for people suffering from various diseases of the back and cervical region. Sometimes it is enough to sit in a heated seat for 20 minutes, as all pains pass.

Unfortunately, not all cars still have the option of installing heated seats upon purchase. Typically, this restriction applies to cars of the middle and budget class. Moreover, even if available in the price list, this option is very expensive.

It is not surprising that every year more and more drivers decide to install heated seats with their own hands. This process is quite costly, but not particularly difficult. It is within the power of every motorist to implement it.

Heating types

It should be noted right away that in order to have warm seats in winter, it is not necessary to open the casing and independently connect the heating circuit. There are alternatives to avoid this. Of course, despite the advantages, this option was not without its drawbacks.

Special capes

This type of seat heating does not require any complex installation. It is enough to throw a cape on a chair, and you will provide yourself with warmth for the whole winter. At least that's how the concept looks at first glance.

In addition to covers on the market, you can also find special heated car seat covers. They are much more comfortable, as they have a better fixation, and will not slip on sharp turns.

Attention! Capes and covers have special heating elements that provide the driver with warmth.

In addition to ease of installation, the advantages of just such seat heating, which everyone can install with their own hands, include low cost. Unfortunately, it was not possible to do without shortcomings. The most important thing is the extremely low quality of the entire structure.

If you search the Internet, you can find more than one case where the cape ignited right under the driver. Moreover, such devices are characterized by uneven heating. In some areas, the temperature rises to 40 degrees.

Another significant disadvantage of a cape or cover is the connection method. To activate such seat heating, you need to use the cigarette lighter connector. Taking into account the fact that the average driver has a navigator, smartphone, video recorder, and so on in the car, this port becomes scarce.

Attention! Even a splitter is not able to help in such a situation. The fact is that this type of seat heating consumes too much electricity and the fuse simply does not withstand.

Also, do not forget about the wires that will definitely appear in the cabin as a result of buying a cape or cover. Cables can create an emergency, because at critical moments it is very easy to get tangled in them.

built-in heating

Of course, to install built-in seat heating, you will need to spend much more time. However, if you follow the instructions, the time required for this operation can be significantly reduced.

The main advantages of built-in seat heating include:

1. Possibility of simultaneous heating of both front and rear seats.
2. All wires are hidden under the interior trim, so you won’t get tangled in them.
3. The system is connected to the vehicle wiring. Because of this, the cigarette lighter socket will be free. In addition, the onboard network may well cope with such a load.
4. Since the heating is introduced inside the seats, the original interior of the cabin is preserved.

As you can see, despite some complexity in installation, built-in seat heating has a number of significant advantages that cannot be ignored.

Choosing a kit

Before proceeding with the installation of heated seats, you need to decide on the kit that you need. The most popular now are the products of German, Russian and Chinese brands.

Naturally, seat heating kits from leading German companies are considered the best in quality. But they are also priced accordingly. Of course, such systems are installed in both the front and rear seats.

Quality kits should have at least several degrees of protection. Also, high-quality seat heating systems usually have more than one mode of operation.

It should be noted that among Russian companies there are brands that provide high-quality and relatively inexpensive products. Suffice it to recall such giants as Avtoterm and Teplodom. Seat heating systems from these companies have protection, as well as high-quality heating elements. For greater reliability, they use armored cable. They also have an overheating protection function that turns off the device when a critical temperature is reached.

Seat heaters from China traditionally have the lowest price. Unfortunately, in most cases, goods from this country cannot boast of either a reliable design or a good security system. Of course, there are exceptions, but their price is not much inferior to their German counterparts.

When choosing a seat heating system, it is better to immediately buy a high-quality kit, since devices with a low price may have such defects as:

• failure of the control button,
• wire burnout,
• short circuits
• uneven heating.

Taking into account the time that you have to spend on installation, it is better to immediately buy a high-quality kit so as not to waste your energy on repairs.

Do-it-yourself heating

With some knowledge of electrical engineering, seat heating can be done independently. Nevertheless, the reliability and safety of such a design will not be very high.

To make seat heating with your own hands, take a nichrome wire with a diameter of half a centimeter. Form four spirals. To do this, use a wooden beam with two hammered nails at a distance of 4 cm.

Important! Make a perm with an eight.

Take a thick denim and on it connect all the spirals in a parallel way. The power supply must be at least 12V. The final indicator of the calculated power will be 40 watts. Also do not forget to install the relay in the heated seats, made by yourself.

Installation

Preparation

Any worthwhile business starts with preparation. After you have chosen and bought a kit for yourself, you need to take care of the selection of tools and materials that suit your task. To install a car seat heater with your own hands, you will need:

• plastic clamps,
• multimeter,
• Screwdriver Set,
• wrenches of different sizes,
• scissors,
• electrical tape and double sided tape
• heat shrink tubing,
• marker,
• pliers,
• glue,
• soldering iron.

This is the standard set. Simply put, you cannot do without these tools during installation. But you should keep in mind that there are systems of varying complexity. Moreover, much depends on the basic package. Very often, cheap kits do not have the wires or fuse needed for installation. In this case, you will have to buy them yourself.

Attention! It is best to use stranded wire with a cross section of 2.5 mm2 as wiring.

Installation

Before proceeding directly to the installation, calculate in advance where you will install the control buttons. Also choose the appropriate type of attachment. After choosing a suitable place to install the manipulators, simply follow these instructions:

1. Remove the chairs and disassemble them. You need to remove the headrest and also unfasten all the plastic pieces.
2. Remove the seat upholstery. Usually it is fixed at the very bottom with metal rings. You can do without complete removal, the main thing is that you can safely install the heating elements.
3. Remove the upholstery from the back of the seats. To do this, you will need to unfasten the plastic bushings of the head restraints.
4. The heating element must be placed on the foam rubber and circle the contours with a marker. Then strips of double-sided tape are glued on them and glue is applied.
5. Elements are fixed on the back and seat.
6. Pull out the power wires.
7. Reinstall the trim.
8. Return the seat inserts and headrests.

At the very end, the seats are installed back, and the wiring is laid.

Connection

To connect seat heating, you need to use the scheme that will come with the kit. You can detect power circuits with a multimeter. In this case, the positive wire of the thermal relay is connected to the ignition switch, the negative cable goes to ground. The backlight of the button is connected to the cigarette lighter contacts.

Attention! All connections are soldered and insulated at the end.

Results

As you can see, every car owner can install seat heating. The main thing is to properly prepare for installation, collect the entire set of materials and tools, as well as purchase a high-quality heating system or make it yourself.

The climate in Russia is quite harsh, and many motorists prefer to install heated seats in their car. This not only increases the comfort of movement, but also protects against many diseases associated with constant hypothermia. In new cars, this function is most often provided initially, but owners of domestic cars are often forced to solve the problem on their own.

Varieties and principle of operation of heated seats

Heating can be removable and built-in. The first option is all kinds, in which heating elements are built-in and which are attached to the seat with straps. Their main disadvantages: while the car is moving, they can slide, causing the driver a lot of inconvenience. In addition, the power supply system of such devices, which is not always convenient.

Built-in seat heating is devoid of these shortcomings, since it is located under the upholstery, and a special unit is used for power. Its use has several advantages at once, which determine the high popularity of such devices in the Russian market:

• under the upholstery and back of the seat will provide reliable and comfortable work. Heating will not damage the upholstery, even for leather interiors there are special options.
• Built-in seat heating is invisible from the side, so it does not spoil the overall appearance of the cabin. You can’t find it to the touch, it doesn’t fit to change the position of the chair or do anything in the cabin.
• The cigarette lighter remains free, the wiring is hidden from view.
• The control unit is located where it is convenient for the driver.
• You can control the heating with a thermostat.

As a heating element in such devices, a wire is used, hidden in cloth rugs, which are installed directly under the upholstery. The device is equipped with protection against short circuits and sparks, so it is safe to use, and when properly installed, it is guaranteed for many years of stable operation.

On the video - installation of built-in seat heating:

Which manufacturer to choose

Car accessories stores offer enough of these products. The most popular manufacturers are German, Chinese and Russian companies. Many people choose built-in seat heating from WEACO (Germany): it can be installed in all cars, it has several degrees of protection and two heating modes. You can turn on the emergency mode to heat the seat quickly in winter, and then turn on the support mode to provide even, moderate warmth. However, the price for German quality is considerable, so many prefer cheaper products.

Popular Russian models

The company "Teplodom" has been manufacturing heating devices for more than 15 years. The most common seat heating models are Emelya UK 1 and Emelya UK 2. They are great for the products of the domestic auto industry and are already used in the configuration of the model. All models have an overheating protection thermostat, a flexible and durable armored cable serves as a heating element.

The Emelya UK 2 kit allows you to install temperature control units far from each other, which makes control more comfortable. The device has 4 modes of operation, as well as the function of automatic shutdown in case of overheating. The kit is standardly mounted on the two front seats and is placed under the upholstery.

Also on the Russian market are the products of the company "Avtoterm". The devices can be trusted and can be installed in both Russian and imported cars. Warranty for all models - at least 1 year.

On the video - a cape on heated seats:

Eastern manufacturers: is it worth saving

The cheapest on the market is still the products of Chinese and Taiwanese firms. Some choose built-in heating from Magalite (Taiwan) or Autoline International (China). They give good heating, but they are not reliable: buttons break quickly, electrical wiring fails, or the device suffers from overheating. Drivers often note that the temperature is uneven: sometimes too hot, sometimes too cold.

Buying cheap products is always an additional risk for the driver. A short circuit can not only destroy the entire electrical wiring system, but also lead to a fire in the cabin. When choosing electrical equipment, it is still better not to save money and choose Russian or European manufacturers.

Safety precautions when using built-in heating

Although such devices are reliable, it is still necessary to observe several important rules of operation:

1. do not put heavy or sharp objects, as there is a risk of damaging the lining and heating.
2. Do not use the heater if the seat is wet. Accidental spillage of liquid may damage the equipment.
3. Do not cover the heated seat with heat-insulating items: blankets, coats, etc.

You can only install it yourself if you are well versed in the installation of electrical equipment. It is often more reliable and safer to contact the service, as you will need to disassemble the chair and mount the wiring in the cabin.

Built-in heated car seats - warmth and comfort for the driver. Take care of your well-being and use this modern device.

In the cold period of time (winter or autumn - spring, but my wife sometimes turns it on in the summer), seat heating is very convenient in the car. But the only problem is that it is not installed everywhere! Although I think - what, seats - should be in the base of all cars produced in Russia, we still have a harsh climate! Well, okay, we bought a car in the database, but there are no “warm” seats! What to do? Calm down, you can install them yourself, today I’ll show you which ones are better to install - and also how to do it ...

If you knock out all the installation options, it becomes clear that there are only four of them:

• External or "cloak", cover.
• Regular, installed on your car in the configurations above
• Internal or hidden third-party, but factory.
• Internal homemade - an option only for those who understand the electrics of the car.

External or "cloak" - cover

Overhead heating

The most that not to eat, an easy way. Probably everyone has seen such heating in car dealerships. Usually sold here is such an overlay on the seat, photo.

Which, you just buy and put on any front seat. It is an overlay made of rubberized or simply dense fabric, with heating elements inside. They are fixed on the seat with special stretch marks - rubber bands, with metal hooks. Pull - fasten the hooks below to the springs of the chair and the heater is ready. Power is supplied from the cigarette lighter, just insert it - it starts to heat, pull it out - it stops. A very primitive version. To be honest, I did not consider such heating - never! Just because I don't like it, it looks "like a collective farm." there are other disadvantages:

• The cigarette lighter is constantly busy, and if you have other gadgets that work from it!
• In 90% of cases, there are no temperature adjustments. It can get hot just like a frying pan.
• Constantly fidgeting in the seat, it is difficult to fix.
• It is difficult (almost impossible) to install on the rear seats.
• Once again, it looks bad!

You know, and the price is not always adequate, I personally saw such ones for 1000 rubles for 1 seat, I think it’s really expensive (although in most cases, this option is the most budgetary, about 300 - 500 rubles chair). So - if you need it urgently and there is no time to bother, then you can take it, but if there is time, then you can consider other options.

Heated case

Now a common option is stretching on the seats of the cabin, covers. There are a lot of them, ranging from fabric, ending with eco-leather or genuine leather. You can transform the interior and make it more representative.

So the secret here is also simple - heating elements are sewn into such covers - they are pulled onto regular "seats", and only then they are connected to the car's on-board system. The big pluses are that the heating is hidden inside, it is not visible, that is, it fits harmoniously. It can also be connected immediately, and on all seats, front and rear. Often with such heating comes a customizable level of comfort, that is, you can adjust the temperature - more and less.

However, there are also disadvantages - you are unlikely to pull these covers with your own hands, because it is better for masters to do this. The cost is high, just imagine how much just covers made of genuine leather will cost, and you also need to add heating to them! Connect and embed the buttons, again, to professional auto electricians, or simply to knowledgeable motorists, otherwise you can burn the car.

This option is certainly better, but also not very desirable. I will say this recently, a friend overtightened the KIA RIO interior with heated ECO LEATHER covers. The covers themselves came out about 12,000 rubles + installation and connection of another 6,500 rubles. Total almost 20 000 rubles. Not a little!

Regular heating, installed on your car in high trim levels

This is probably the best option, for example, in some foreign cars in the “base” there is no heating, although in “high” trim levels it is. You just need to purchase it and install it yourself, this is easily done either from an authorized dealer or from sellers of original spare parts. I want to warn you right away - as a rule, no complicated dances with a tambourine are required, because both the fuse box and the wiring will already be installed from the factory, you just have to connect the elements and thermostats themselves.

Of course, the only difficulty will be to remove the seat trim, but now on the forums you will find a lot of instructions, I think this is not a problem at all.

Then we simply glue it onto the foam rubber and put the standard covers back on - we cut in the buttons - we carry out the necessary wires, everything is ready for heating. The procedure is done by hand in half a day. If you knock out the money, then it turns out that two elements for the two front seats cost about 3000 - 5000 rubles, it all depends on the class of the car + wires and buttons, this is about 2000 - 3000 rubles. Total for an ordinary foreign car of class "B - C" about 5000 - 8000 rubles.

Third party but factory heating

Well, what if there is no regular heating? What to do then? Calmly, you can buy a third-party factory one, now our Russian company "EMELYA" is highly praised, it is designed for almost any car.

The main thing is to choose the size of the “seats”, it is important to understand that it is not necessary to heat the whole place, but strictly in the center, side pillows (it is not installed on the support).

The principle is also simple - we remove the standard seat covers, lay them - glue the mats - then put on the covers and connect them to the electrical system. You can do everything with your own hands, the kit costs about 2000 - 2500 rubles, for two seats (back + lower part). A short video, watch it.

Homemade, do it yourself

In modern heating, the so-called heating cable (or mats) is used, which are now widely available. Sometimes, they even just take nichrome wire and use it as a heating element. So, with the help of these elements, you can make the heating yourself, in the truest sense of the word.

For example, the cable can be sewn onto the fabric and attached under the seat. The mats are generally ready for installation.

The idea is not new. I will analyze, perhaps the most interesting with wire.

• We take 3 meters of wire and divide it in half, 1.5 for the “seat”, 1.5 for the back.

• We sew it on a piece of matter, even old jeans will do. The most successful way is zigzag.

• Next, we connect to 12V and check, the wire will slowly start to heat up, and after about 3-5 minutes the seat will be warm, not fiery, but warm.

In the winter season, anyone would like to wrap themselves in a warm blanket with a mug of hot tea. But such an opportunity is far from always and not for everyone, because there are days when you need to go to work, to the store and many other places. In this case, there is a unique opportunity to create thanks to such an option as heated seats.

Benefits of warm seats

The main advantage of warm car seats is, perhaps, irreplaceable comfort, which no one would refuse. It is hard to imagine a person who would agree to sit on car seats that were soaked in the cold overnight. It is much more pleasant to sit in a preheated car, and even more so it is much more pleasant to sit in a car with warm seats.

Heated seats have a positive effect on people who suffer from diseases in which heating is recommended. Thanks to such seats, a certain physiotherapeutic effect is obtained. Most often, warm seats have a healing effect on sprains, sciatica, arthritis, or intercostal neuralgia.

The option of heated car seats significantly reduces the risk of certain diseases. After all, sitting down in winter can cause a lot of trouble to health, both women and men can chill the genitals, which is very unpleasant. When heated car seats are used, the risk of exacerbation or the occurrence of diseases that are directly related to hypothermia is significantly reduced.

The downsides of warm seats

Currently, more than half of the cars that are produced in Europe are already equipped with heated seats. At first glance, it may seem that this is a rather convenient feature in a car, but still this device must be used with extreme care.

In fact, a heated seat contains a lot of negative aspects, which can greatly deteriorate health.

Scientists have proven that devices such as heated seats are more dangerous for men. If used incorrectly, a man can suffer from infertility. Infertility can develop if a man stays long enough in a car seat that is heated to 38°C.

Women should also be somewhat wary of heated seats. After all, it can cause inflammation of the appendages, thereby greatly complicating life.

For people who have malignant tumors, or have, at least, suspicions of oncological diseases, overheating is categorically undesirable, because benign tumors can develop at a rapid pace from overheating.

Never sit in heated car seats that are always on. After all, getting used to a warm seat, leaving the car, you can get a sharp cooling of the body, which can provoke the appearance of various kinds of diseases. Diseases can be minor, like a cold, and quite serious, like sciatica.

Seat heating is easy to install. But the main rule during installation is accuracy and experience. There can be no mistakes in such a case, because the installation is carried out at, an inexperienced person can at least ruin the upholstery. The first step is to remove everything that is on the frame. Then the heating elements are installed. Heating elements in this case replace Teflon-coated wires, as well as a nichrome spiral. The heating elements are placed on the seat backs and on foam rubber cushions. Only when the heating elements are correctly installed will the seats be heated.

When the car seats are in place, you need to properly connect the power, hide the wires and remove the button, which will be responsible for controlling the heated seats. After the car seats are equipped with heating elements, you can no longer worry and be afraid of severe frosts.

Only with such an option as heated seats, you can forever forget what discomfort is. And in no case should you forget that this option must be used correctly. Only through proper use, you can extract a lot of positive things for your body.

The video will show how to install heated seats

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The cold season in Russia lasts about six months. Although there are regions in the country with a longer winter period and a much harsher climate than in the middle lane. In this case, the installation of heated seats will not only not be an unnecessary frill, but in fact is a first necessity.

Middle-class cars of recent years are equipped with this option from the factory, but earlier models or the budget level of transport deprive the driver and passengers of such an element of comfort. To solve such a problem, you can contact the station and order interior tuning, which will cost the car owner a decent amount. However, there is an option when you can reduce costs and get the desired result. You need to do everything yourself.

Before you make heated seats with your own hands, you need to find out what are the methods of non-standard seat heaters in the car. Since not all variants of the proposed designs are universal, it is possible to decide in advance on the choice of a suitable local heater.

Seat heating

Built-in heaters

There are standard kits on sale, for example, "Emelya", which contains a kit for installing a heater under the seat upholstery. You will need to add a few fasteners to such a kit and you can mount it on the two front seats.

The cost of such a set is on average about four thousand rubles.

If you order work to install it at the station, then about the same amount will need to be paid for installation. Although the result will be satisfactory.

pros:

• after installation it is ready to work;
• inexpensive cost for self-assembly;
• aesthetic appearance;
• the same heater for two chairs at once;
• the ability to adjust modes.

Minuses:

• it is necessary to open the upholstery of the seats;
• there are cheaper options;
• no rear row heating included;
• Not all beginners can perform high-quality installation.

Heating "Emelya"

Heating capes

Not all local heaters need to be installed. Indeed, in the southern regions of the country, temporary devices can be dispensed with. In this case, a temporary heated cape on the car seat is quite suitable. Its installation does not require major alterations in the cabin. Most often it is connected through the cigarette lighter socket.

The cost of the product varies by manufacturer. The minimum prices are from 800 to 2000 rubles per copy for one chair.

Most often there are countries producing this product:

• Poland;
• Germany;
• China.

Product weight from 0.6 to 0.9 kg. Heating can be either only for the lower part of the chair, or complex, including a warm "back". The seat heating button with this design is not located on the cable connected to the power outlet. No installation is required.

Seat warmers

pros:

• minimum cost;
• can be bought for only one driver's seat;
• quick assembly and dismantling;
• a large selection of manufacturers;
• to turn on, you do not need to output separate wires, a cigarette lighter socket is enough;
• several preset modes;
• a large number of colors and styles.

Minuses:

• not quite aesthetic appearance;
• for the second chair, you need an additional connector in the cigarette lighter or a "tee";
• often come across low-quality fakes that quickly fail.

Self-made heaters

Such a device can be made at home. Do-it-yourself seat heating will cost less than bought in a store. Almost any student who has had lessons in physics and labor will be able to assemble it.

Adjustment wheels for nargev

pros:

• low cost;
• there are accessories for it in almost any home;
• you can set any power, shape and make connection methods;
• made independently without outside help;
• can be connected directly, leaving the cigarette lighter free.

Minuses:

• it turns out not always an aesthetic appearance;
• it is required to correctly calculate the power so as not to overload the battery or burn the wiring in the car;
• when mounting the button, a tie-in into the panel or other parts of the plastic interior is required.

How to choose the right design

The main choice of local heaters in the car consists of German, Chinese, Polish or Russian products. The practice of using such products speaks in favor of products from Germany and from domestic companies. Although the prices for European goods are higher, their reliability is also guaranteed.

Various degrees of protection against overheating and high-quality adjustment with a thermal relay are mounted in such heaters. Our companies, such as Avtoterm, which offer cheaper products, are not much inferior in quality. However, armored cables and the presence of fuses also take care of the safety inside the cabin.

In the case of buying Asian products, the risk of receiving an unreliable product increases.

You can often hear about broken buttons, failure of the mode control, or melting of too thin wires. Products from unknown companies can cause a fire in the car, so when buying, you must ask for a warranty card and check the manufacturer's certificate.

Installation of the Emelya kit

For the correct connection of this heater, there is an assembly diagram on the packaging box that determines the algorithm of actions. There are also ways to connect electricians to the car control unit. Before starting installation, it is necessary to dismantle the seats from the passenger compartment.

Step 1. Dismantle the chairs Step 2. Remove the upholstery Step 3. Fix the heating plates Step 4. We assemble the structure Step 5. We display contacts for the button and adjustment Step 5. We connect to the wiring, according to the diagram

You need to know that some cars are equipped with a side airbag cartridge. When removing the seats, it must be handled carefully so that there is no drawdown.

Heating sheets are mounted under the skin, so it is removed from the seat and back of the chair. Next, you need to fix the heaters in their places, while removing the contacts for switching on. Next, a heating start button is installed on the instrument panel and connected to the seat and the wiring harness removed from the fuses.

You need to connect with the wire from the battery, which shows a voltage of 12V only in the second position of the ignition key. Thus, an additional protection against overheating is established.

The cable connecting the heating element with the button can be packed in a corrugated tube, and then hidden under the passenger compartment carpet.

Self-made car seat heater

For the manufacture of a heater, you will need a nichrome wire of about 10 m, with a diameter of 0.5 mm. We form four spirals, on a fixture made of a wooden block and two hammered nails, at a distance of 40 mm, curling the wire in a “figure eight”, and not in a circle. For clarity, see the photo report below.

Step 1. Making a fixture for making a heating element Step 2. Attach the heater to the base and connect the wires to it Step 3. Remove the upholstery and install the heater Step 4. We connect the wiring to the heater, regulator and button Step 5. Making an aesthetic appearance in the cabin

Next, you need a dense natural fabric, preferably from old jeans or a military camouflage uniform, without synthetics and flammable materials. Connect the resulting spirals in a parallel way. For power supply, you need 12 V. The estimated power of the structure is about 40 watts. Additionally, a relay is mounted.

Conclusion

You can equip the car with seat heaters for every taste and budget. For those who do not want to remove the upholstery, chair covers are suitable. For residents of cold regions, it is more reasonable to equip the vehicle with stationary heating of the front and rear seats.