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About Todd Puccio
Expertise
General auto repair,electical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm spacific. I have worked at my current dealseship since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way.

Experience
Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system. I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franschise was purchased by this dealership. Organazations: ASE master techncian Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree 2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied scineces (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master techncian

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Pontiac Repair - 2003 Montana Heated Seats

Expert: Todd Puccio - 11/3/2009

Question
The heater in my passenger seat will not come on or it will not heat n any case. Driver's side works fine. The Haynes manual only shows one switch yet there are two switches in my console. Before I tear into this I was wondering if you could offer any troubleshooting advice or tips. I am very comfortable troubleshooting electronics so feel free to go in depth as possible.

Answer
Hi Tim:

First off Hyanes manulas are NOT very good. Use either a Mitchel manual or Chilton's. Or access on line at Alldata. More then likely the heater elemnet has gone bad in either the seat cushion or the seat back. that is usually the only thing that goes bad with them. You have to buy them in a set I belive due to the fact that new and old heater resiatances in the coils differ and they have to be the same or the heater will not work properly. good luck :)

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