90zxdriver Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I have been researching and only found my question asked, but not answered. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/76-gm-trucks/83-interior/346033-aftermarket-seat-heater-elements-using-factory-harness.html I'm hoping somebody here might have an answer for me. Basically, my stock heated seat elements need to be replaced. From researching online, it seems the aftermarket carbon fiber heater elements are much better and flexible than the factory stuff. Both the factory stuff and aftermarket elements have two wires (positive and negative). So, I'm wondering if I can use the aftermarket elements with the factory wiring and switches. I really don't want to add an addition heated switch just to use the aftermarket stuff. I'll probably just end up ordering new GM ones but I figured I would ask the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1SCSS Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 If you can get me the resistance readings on the aftermarket heating elements and the resistors I should be able to tell you if they would be a plug and play part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 They should work. My buddy replaced his heated seat elements with non factory ones and they worked fine and have been for years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast4popper Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Wire em up. Work fine. We do it all the time at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90zxdriver Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Any brand recommended? If I have to pull my seats apart, I don't want to do it twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 This is what alot of guys use with success. http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-628-040-Universal-Seat-Heater/dp/B002U6IL9O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389990438&sr=8-1&keywords=silverado+heated+seat+element Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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