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Expert: John McInnis - 4/9/2009


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I have a 2000 DII.  The passenger seat will not heat up.  Is it a matter of changing out the heating element on the consel panel?

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Hi Rosie,

first, you have to determine where the problem is seated ... ouch. Is it a fuse problem, a switch problem, element failure?

Element failures are common and, if that is the case, you'd have to replace the element under the seat.  Apparently, the heating element can short out and the only fix is to replace it.

Here is the definitive guide to heated seat problems:

http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdetails/seats/seatheat.html

Don't worry, Rangie or Disco...they're the same when it comes to heating the... seat. :)

And here's an excellent article on the seat element repair:

http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdetails/seats/seatheat4.html

Best of luck,

JohnMc

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Land Rover Discovery. I've had most of the common mechanical failures, altenator, water leaks, wiper failure, door/hinge problems, roof rust, floor rust, loads of electrical problems. Remember, I'm not a dealer or a mechanic, just an owner like most of you.

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