Winters in our country can be very frosty. It can be very cold in the car. Even the included stove does not save. Dear car brands for this reason are available with heated seats. Budget models do not have such a function. However, owners of such vehicles can mount the system on their own.
Most often, heating is provided only on the front seats. For passengers behind the driver, driving in a car in the cold can be uncomfortable. Therefore, there are many systems that can be used to heat the rear seats . They are easy to install on their own.
Varieties
A car, a jeep or a crossover with heated rear seats today can be found quite often. At the same time, owners of such vehicles can choose different options for electrical systems. Inside such products pass heating wires.
In the market of special products for automobiles covers, covers, heated, as well as embedded systems. The first two types of products are characterized by low cost and ease of installation. However, these varieties are not without certain drawbacks.
Many drivers prefer to install embedded systems. Their installation is more complicated. However, almost everyone can do it on their own. In auto repair shops, a similar procedure will be quite expensive. Despite the complexity of installing heating wires under the surface of the seat cover, this option is one of the most preferred.
Choosing the type of heating
Overhead covers and capes with heating are quite inexpensive. You can purchase similar products at a price of 500 rubles. However, several nuances associated with their operation should be immediately understood.
First of all, experts argue that the quality of such wraps is predominantly inferior to embedded wires. However, the heating of this product may not comply with the established standards. Some manufacturers create seat covers that heat up to 40 º. This negatively affects the reproductive function of men.
Heated rear seats with false covers has another drawback. Such products are connected to the network through the cigarette lighter. He, as you know, in the car there is only one. Therefore, such a product assumes that the cover can only be used for the driver's seat. Heated rear seats in this case will be impossible. Using a splitter, you can expect a fuse to fail. Too much current will pass through it. Therefore, embedded systems for the rear seats are preferable.
Cost
All the built-in systems for heating the rear seats on sale can be conditionally divided into three categories. The most expensive is the production of German production. The most famous system in this category is Weaco. A set of built-in heating for 2 seats costs about 16 thousand rubles.
The mid-price category includes domestic products. The most popular are the seat heating systems Emelya, Teplodom, Avtoterm, etc. Such sets can be purchased at a price of 2 seats for about 4 thousand rubles.
The cheapest is Chinese-made products. Similar products can be purchased at a price of up to 3 thousand rubles. for 2 seats. There are products whose value does not exceed 1.5 thousand rubles. per set. The quality of the products presented is significantly different. To choose a decent option, you need to consider expert reviews.
How to choose a seat heating system?
The market has many built-in heating systems. They are distinguished by quality, value. The most expensive and high-quality are German-made electrical systems. These are universal products that can be used to heat the seats of almost any car brand. The degree of protection of electrical wires is very high. Damage during the specified life is unlikely.
Domestic manufacturers present in the market for special products many varieties of such systems. The greatest demand among buyers is the heated seats "Emelya" .
Experts say that Russian-made products are not inferior in quality to German products. But the cost of domestic systems will be an order of magnitude less.
Chinese seat heating products are the lowest cost. They have a low protection class. The wires are easy to damage. They may fail in the first year of operation. In this case, overheating of the system and even a fire is possible. Such systems are not recommended.
Preparation for installation
Choosing the best option for the embedded system, you need to carefully study the instruction for heating the rear seats, which comes complete with the product. The manufacturer indicates a number of mandatory requirements that the installer must fulfill.
Next, you need to inspect your car. Many modern vehicle models do not have a built-in heating system. However, manufacturers provide that the owner wants to install a similar product on their own. Therefore, the machine may have all the necessary conclusions and wires for connection. This will greatly facilitate installation.
Next, you need to determine the amount of materials needed to install the heater. Need to prepare a wire, tape, electrical tape, knife, screwdrivers and scissors. It is also recommended to take pliers and glue. After that, you can start the installation.
Choosing a button installation location
Using the rear seat heating button, you can turn the system power on and off. The button can be installed in a place convenient for users.
Most often, such a control is mounted on the arm of the rear seats. It is very convenient. However, some car models do not have rear armrests. Therefore, the owner of the car can purchase them yourself. On sale are products in which holes have already been made to install a button for the heating system. In a conventional armrest, you will have to make a seat yourself.
In some cases, it is more convenient for the driver to place a button on the dashboard. In this case, it will be convenient for him to independently manage the system, turning it on and off if necessary.
Wiring
Heated rear seats with their own hands involves the installation of wiring. The location of communications must be carefully considered. They should not interfere with passengers and the driver. Also, a large number of unseemly wires can spoil the appearance of the cabin.
Communications need to be laid so that they can be hidden under various structural elements. If they get tangled under their feet, the wire can easily be broken. This is unsafe. Not only will the system stop working and require timely repair, there is also the possibility of getting an electric shock.
A large number of wires in the cabin can interfere with the driver's control of the vehicle. Therefore, all communications should be hidden as much as possible.
Connect wiring to the network
Built-in rear seat heating requires proper connection. Before starting this procedure, you must re-read the manufacturer's instructions. It clearly indicates how to correctly connect the wires to the network.
Many drivers make a serious mistake by connecting the system to the cigarette lighter. In this case, it will be impossible to operate the seat heating. The fuse is not designed for such a load. Therefore, it will quickly fail.
It is best to connect the wires directly to the vehicle battery. In this case, it is necessary to correctly calculate the total load, which will be determined in the system in the winter. In some cases, you will have to sacrifice in favor of heating some other systems (for example, music).
Dismantling procedure
To mount the heated rear seats, you will need to dismantle the rear seats. This is a rather laborious process. Those who have never done such an operation before may experience certain difficulties. It is at this stage of the installation of heating that usually takes a lot of time.
When the rear seats are removed from the passenger compartment, you will need to carefully remove the upholstery from them. This must be done very carefully. Otherwise, material may be damaged. In this case, you will need to buy new seat covers.
After that, you can proceed with the installation of the system. Experts advise choosing such varieties of heating that do not turn on if no one is sitting on the chair. This allows you to operate the electrical system of the car more expediently.
Installation
After carrying out all the preparatory work, you can proceed to the installation of rear seat heating. The wires will be located on the back and on the seat. In the delivery set, the manufacturer most often provides for the presence of glue or adhesive tape. With their help, you can fix the system on the surface. Some heating products have an adhesive base. In this case, the installation is even easier.
The wires are installed in a warm room. If we neglect this recommendation, we can expect that the adhesive will not be able to provide the required adhesion of the mat to the base.
After the heating elements are firmly fixed to the surface, it is necessary to put the upholstery on the seats. After this, the seats are again installed in the vehicle interior. It is necessary to check the system performance. When all the wires are connected, you need to turn on the heating. Experts recommend connecting fuses to the network. This increases the safety of the operation of the system.
Operational Features
Heated rear seats can often be adjusted. For this, the system has a temperature controller. It turns off the power supply when the seat heats up to the set temperature. Also, some products provide for the heating of only the back or only the seat. The manufacturer may also provide a function to test the condition of the wires. When they break, the sensor signals to the driver about the malfunction.
Having considered the features of rear seat heating, you can independently mount a similar system.