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Seat heater won't turn off

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by 2016Pro, Jul 11, 2023.

  1. Jul 11, 2023 at 9:30 AM
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    2016Pro

    2016Pro [OP] Why all of the Pro hate?

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    My seat heaters won't turn off, the temperature wheel spins but the heat doesn't stop. Anyone else experience this?
     
  2. Jul 11, 2023 at 9:51 AM
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    Fisch

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    Sounds like your switch went bad.
     
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  3. Jul 11, 2023 at 10:56 AM
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    4R777

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    Sounds like a faulty switch. Pull the fuse?
     
  4. Jul 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM
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    2016Pro

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    Can Anyone recommend the best place to buy a replacement switch?
     
  5. Jul 11, 2023 at 11:07 AM
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    HuskyMike

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    Remove the switch and use a multimeter to confirm the switch is not functioning correctly. If not, here is a place that sells them.

    Not sure it's the best price, but did a quick search on bam. Be sure to confirm correct model/ year etc.

    https://www.bam wholesale parts.com/search?search_str=heated+seat+switch

    Edit: Forum didn't like that link... Take out the spaces in that URL
     
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  6. Jul 11, 2023 at 9:27 PM
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    UncleShorty

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    Wow! I'm having the same issue. My driver's side seat heater light is on and won't turn off.
    There's a video on youtube that shows removing the shift knob & the console trim.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFDy3SK-rO8

    I'll troubleshoot tomorrow...
     
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  7. Jul 13, 2023 at 9:14 AM
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    UncleShorty

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    Pulled the console cover and disconnected the driver's side switch. That's my temporary fix.
    It's too dern hot to spend much time outside troublshooting.

    Come Oct I'll fix it right. Heck, I'd love to need a seat heater in Texas. I don't remember ever turning one on...
     
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  8. Jul 13, 2023 at 9:49 AM
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    2016Pro

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    I'm in Florida I haven't fooled with mine either other than pulling the fuse for now.
     
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  9. Jul 13, 2023 at 10:17 AM
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    Daddykool

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    I live in Ohio and can't imagine a seat heater being terribly important.
     
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  10. Jul 13, 2023 at 11:04 AM
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    Rocko9999

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    Swap switches, see if it goes to the other seat. If it does, replace switch.
     
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  11. Jul 13, 2023 at 11:21 AM
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    2016Pro

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    Both are doing the same thing.
     
  12. Jul 14, 2023 at 5:51 AM
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    mrmike7189

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    My butt is already super hott...........so I wouldn't need that option!:D
     
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