heated seat question

[cory58]

Just searched this forum and can't find an answer to my question, so I'm hoping someone has dealt with this.

I am replacing the bottom heating element on one of my 'vert sport seats. The current wiring has a 4-wire plug - two wires from the back element and two from the bottom element.

The new bottom element has the same 4-wire plug, with just two wires connected to it. I'm guessing that I need to somehow remove the back element pins and wires from the other plug and put them in the new plug. Is that correct? I unsuccessfully tried to push them out of the old connector, but did not want to push/pull too hard before getting some advice.

Any advice?

Thanks, Cory

[jeffnhiscars]

Hey Cory. I'm not sure about the wiring configuration but there is a pin tool (or set) made for what you are doing. I don't have one, but will gladly borrow yours if you get a set :)

[mlbryant8]

Why not just take the plug from the old seat and splice it to the new one?

[cory58]

Hey Cory. I'm not sure about the wiring configuration but there is a pin tool (or set) made for what you are doing. I don't have one, but will gladly borrow yours if you get a set :)

Hi Jeff!

That's not too far beyond the realm of possibility. Between older European cars and racing, I'm getting good at buying tools that I only use once!

Is the tool you are referring to a BMW specific tool or a generic automotive/electrical tool?

Thanks, Cory

[cory58]

Why not just take the plug from the old seat and splice it to the new one?

Thanks! That would be a good last resort, but I like to avoid hacking up wiring whenever possible.

[jeffnhiscars]

Hi Jeff!

That's not too far beyond the realm of possibility. Between older European cars and racing, I'm getting good at buying tools that I only use once!

Is the tool you are referring to a BMW specific tool or a generic automotive/electrical tool?

Thanks, Cory

It's a generic automotive tool but that's not to say there aren't different sets for different styles of connectors.