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How do heated and cooled seats work? #1367408 01/10/13 12:59 PM 01/10/13 12:59 PM
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QuickDodge OP super stock Q Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,157 Cruising!	I've read that some new vehicles have heated and cooled seats. Some cars have electrically heated seats, but I have no idea how seats would be cooled. Does anyone know how these seats cool? Do these seats make much of a difference in keeping a person cool?

Re: How do heated and cooled seats work? [Re: QuickDodge] #1367409 01/10/13 02:33 PM 01/10/13 02:33 PM
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JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,023 U.S.S.A.	who knew Last edited by JohnRR; 01/11/13 11:02 AM.

Re: How do heated and cooled seats work? [Re: JohnRR] #1367410 01/10/13 02:55 PM 01/10/13 02:55 PM
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Andrewh master A Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,677	that is one of the newer options. the other draws air through the seat away from the person. it isn't really cooling per se, but it makes the person feel cooler.

Re: How do heated and cooled seats work? [Re: Andrewh] #1367411 01/11/13 12:10 AM 01/11/13 12:10 AM
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moretoys top fuel M Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,728 ST clair shores MI	heated uses an electric heating element in the cushion/cover.cooled uses a small fan in the seat cushion.you don't feel anything moving-working.some have cup holders that are heated and cooled also.same principle.heated steering wheels too.

Re: How do heated and cooled seats work? [Re: moretoys] #1367412 01/11/13 11:01 AM 01/11/13 11:01 AM
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GTX MATT master Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,163 CT	I don't know how we ever drove cars with black vinyl interiors and no air conditioning Now I need to pin those needles, got to feel that heat Hear my motor screamin while I'm tearin up the street

Re: How do heated and cooled seats work? [Re: Andrewh] #1367413 01/11/13 11:13 AM 01/11/13 11:13 AM
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feets Senior Management Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,067 Irving, TX	Quote: that is one of the newer options. the other draws air through the seat away from the person. it isn't really cooling per se, but it makes the person feel cooler. That's it. I really miss the heated seats in my Chryslers. I didn't request that option in the Smart. However, I did put seat heaters in my 92 D250. One feature that is kinda spiffy is the Airscarf MB introduced a few years ago. We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon

Re: How do heated and cooled seats work? [Re: feets] #1367414 01/11/13 01:39 PM 01/11/13 01:39 PM
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Grizzly Moparts Proctologist Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,003 Salem	Of all the pointless new things that we don't need in a new vehicle, fan-cooled seats is the exception: Wonderful invention if you spend any amount of time in your ride. I've wound up being able to shut the A/C off because the seat fans work so well. Which is nice because I find A/C leaves you with a "gross" feeling from drying your body out. If given the choice on your next vehicle leave the GPS, rain-sensing wipers, connectivity (or whatever that distracting crap is), and big stereo off the checklist and get the heated/cooled seats instead. Mo' Farts Moderated by "tbagger".

Re: How do heated and cooled seats work? [Re: Grizzly] #1367415 01/11/13 04:10 PM 01/11/13 04:10 PM
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feets Senior Management Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,067 Irving, TX	MB also has what the techs refer to as "the juggler". It's an active seat that moves slightly to prevent a tired backside from sitting for hours on end. You don't really feel the seat move about but it does work. The dynamic seat that puffs up bolsters on turns is just annoying. I turn that thing off every time. We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon

Re: How do heated and cooled seats work? [Re: feets] #1367416 01/12/13 02:46 PM 01/12/13 02:46 PM
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1Fast340 master 1 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,578 sweden	Quote: MB also has what the techs refer to as "the juggler". It's an active seat that moves slightly to prevent a tired backside from sitting for hours on end. You don't really feel the seat move about but it does work. The dynamic seat that puffs up bolsters on turns is just annoying. I turn that thing off every time. crazy stuff for sure,i always liked MB�s seats even my (in alot of peoples eyes) old -93 320CE has fantastic seats,very firm but still comfortable and the heater that heats your lower back is incredible on cold mornings. moving the seat just slightly works pretty good even by just pushing the buttons on realy long drives.

Re: How do heated and cooled seats work? [Re: feets] #1367417 01/12/13 02:51 PM 01/12/13 02:51 PM
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Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,825 Kirkland, Washington	Quote: MB also has what the techs refer to as "the juggler". It's an active seat that moves slightly to prevent a tired backside from sitting for hours on end. You don't really feel the seat move about but it does work. The dynamic seat that puffs up bolsters on turns is just annoying. I turn that thing off every time. Wow that's unreal. Makes me appreciate the simplicity of Briggs & Stratton powered go-cart.

Re: How do heated and cooled seats work? [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #1367418 01/12/13 04:51 PM 01/12/13 04:51 PM
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feets Senior Management Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,067 Irving, TX	Quote: Wow that's unreal. Makes me appreciate the simplicity of Briggs & Stratton powered go-cart. You have no idea. Dealing with this stuff every day makes you kind of numb to it. Just when you begin to take it for granted you get in a car without those features and you kinda miss them. We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon

Re: How do heated and cooled seats work? [Re: JohnRR] #1367419 01/12/13 08:23 PM 01/12/13 08:23 PM
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pacifica mopar P Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 602 N.E.Ohio	Quote: who knew Nice save...thanks edit button

Re: How do heated and cooled seats work? [Re: Grizzly] #1367420 01/22/13 09:07 AM 01/22/13 09:07 AM
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SixPackRT mopar Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 408 Manhattan, IL	Quote: Of all the pointless new things that we don't need in a new vehicle, fan-cooled seats is the exception: Wonderful invention if you spend any amount of time in your ride. I've wound up being able to shut the A/C off because the seat fans work so well. Which is nice because I find A/C leaves you with a "gross" feeling from drying your body out. If given the choice on your next vehicle leave the GPS, rain-sensing wipers, connectivity (or whatever that distracting crap is), and big stereo off the checklist and get the heated/cooled seats instead. Ive had daily drivers with heated seats for a long time, but now have cooled seats as well as heated steering wheel. Talk about two things that spoil you, and make you wonder what you would do without them! Its a high of 10 deg here in Chicagoland today. My heated steering wheel will be working in full force on my way to work, and especially on my way home! 70 Coronet RT 440+6 64 Dodge 330 - Future Hemi Clone 17 Challenger Hellcat - Green Go Driver 86 Buick T-Type Turbo V-6

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