Heated seats part 3 - wiring

The supplied relays were fixed to the transmission tunnel behind the seats, using self tapping screws over the carpet.

Relay fixed to the transmission tunnel

The transmission tunnel carpets were lifted along the edge near the floor. The wires were then fed along this area towards the front of the car and up to the central under dash tray.

Wires routed under the carpet, against the transmission tunnel

The earth wire was attached to the ground point on the chassis.

Ground point on chassis

The supply and ground wires were both extended.

Wires extended and tie wrapped in place

20mm holes were drilled in the under dash trays near to the heater outlets. The switch wires were disconnected from the loom and fed through the tray and clicked in to place. They were then reconnected to the looms.

The supply (live) wire was connected to position 3 on the ignition switch, so that the seats only operated when the ignition was on and would not drain the battery if left switched on.

So now to test. Without the ignition switched on, there were no lights on the switches in any position - so a good start! Next the ignition was turned on. A green light when the switch was set to the low setting. A red light when it was set to maximum. And no light at the off/central point - great news.

Now I just need to test it in anger.

Edit: Been out in the car today (Thursday) and the heated seats really work. Brilliant!

First run out of 2018

Bolted in the seats after fitting the heat pads. Then started her up. Just love the sound of that V8.

To Ilkley, then Bolton Abbey, up to the Strid, over to the outskirts of Skipton, down to Addingham, into Ilkley over the Moors to home. Then topped up with Super Unleaded - the car, not me! Lovely day and great weather.

Good to get out again.

Burley-in-Wharfedale Classic Car Show - 19 August

See over 350 classic cars at the Burley Classic Show near Ilkley. Last year there were Aston Martins, Rolls Royce, Minis, Jaguars, MGs, Triumphs, Jowetts, Austins, Datsun, Land Rover, American cars and much more. Plus a good selection of motorbikes and some steam engines.

There will be a number of Cobras at the show from the Northern Cobra Club, including mine. So if you fancy seeing them and the car featured in this blog, do come along. It is a great day out.

Put it in your diary - 19 August - and say hello!