omega elite 2000 , heated set failure

Most common cause of failure is due to a breakdown in the seat heater mat itself. First of all, I would check all connections between the seat and the body (located under the panel between the drivers seat and the door sill). It is possible to check the resistance of the heater mat once you access these connections, but unless you know exactly which wires to put the meter across, then DO NOT DO IT, as there is a chance you could trigger an airbag if you put a multimeter across some airbag wiring by mistake. Often the integral thermostat goes open circuit on the heater mat, although I have seen instances of the thermostat failing closed, scorching the seat cover... The mats are a PITA to change, especially if you have leather seats (more than likely in an Elite), and are quite expensive to boot.

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Anthony Remove eight from email to reply.

Omega 2000? You mean 3000 surely.

Dave

thanks anthony i will have a look at the connections to check this , but will def leave checking with a meter, and yes its leather seats as well , just a pity you cant get the thermostat on its own to replace rather than this mat you mention , heres hoping its something simple , i will let you know how i get on

thanks stuart

Think he means year 2000!!

Tim..

I'd like to hope so LOL.

Dave