Seat Heaters

Rose33 · 12-03-2013, 01:55 PM

Anybody else think the seat heaters suck on the F30? I have a 2013 328i Msport and it seems like my seat heaters don't get nearly as warm as any other MAKE and model I've ever sat in.

I sat in a friends 2013 528i and the seat heaters burned me they got so hot.

Why would BMW downgrade on the seat heaters for the 3 series?

OC40 · 12-03-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose33

Anybody else think the seat heaters suck on the F30? I have a 2013 328i Msport and it seems like my seat heaters don't get nearly as warm as any other MAKE and model I've ever sat in.

I sat in a friends 2013 528i and the seat heaters burned me they got so hot.

Why would BMW downgrade on the seat heaters for the 3 series?

Really? My ass is on fire after 20 seconds and that is using one bar. It is way better than my old GTP coupe, TSX and my wife's MINI S.

2blu · 12-03-2013, 02:07 PM

I noticed that too. You live in LA how can you need a seat heater

2blu · 12-03-2013, 02:10 PM

I can say that the seat heaters in my M-sport are weaker than the other ones I've tried:
2009 Infiniti G37S
2011 Infiniti EX35
2010 Cadillac Escalade
2011 MB S63
2013 Kia forte
2010 VW golf

Rose33 · 12-03-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2blu

I noticed that too. You live in LA how can you need a seat heater

LOL it comes in handy when it gets "cold"

but it seems like wasted money to me.. I tested a similar model at the dealer as I knew BMW service would do the same, but I had to try it for myself.
I was really upset to find this out.

snowghost · 12-03-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 2blu

I noticed that too. You live in LA how can you need a seat heater

I thought that too when we bought our first BMW that had Cold Weather Package off the lot in 2001. Not only do you need them in the winter, but there are plenty of times the Ice Warning Chime goes off in the morning.

2blu · 12-03-2013, 02:20 PM

LOL yeah "cold" ! I mean I'm not utterly disappointed with mine, just wish that when it was on max setting it was a little hotter. I could live with it.

2blu · 12-03-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by snowghost

I thought that too when we bought our first BMW that had Cold Weather Package off the lot in 2001. Not only do you need them in the winter, but there are plenty of times the Ice Warning Chime goes off in the morning.

Guess it does come in handy ! I was just saying to myself how annoying that Ice Warning chime is for me, it comes on nearly every time I get in my car. I know its bellow freezing I live in Canada for crying out loud ! For those places that aren't accustom to cold weather its a nice little safety feature. Wish I could turn it off. Maybe it can be coded...

JasonX4MComp · 12-03-2013, 02:42 PM

I found mine to work extremely quick. They get very hot after about 30 seconds

RoundelM240 · 12-03-2013, 02:45 PM

Mine work great, no complaints. Gonna be 36 for a high here this Friday, no doubt I'll be using them.

Cup o' Joe · 12-03-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 2blu

I can say that the seat heaters in my M-sport are weaker than the other ones I've tried:
2009 Infiniti G37S
2011 Infiniti EX35
2010 Cadillac Escalade
2011 MB S63
2013 Kia forte
2010 VW golf

the escalade seat heaters get hot enough to cook a meal!

noticed my seat heaters are weaker than those on the 2013 x5.

Erics4er · 12-03-2013, 03:15 PM

Must be an issue with the seats, I've driven a '13 328i with non leather seats and a '14 335i and 435i with leather seats and all 3 came with heated seats. They were unbearable after about 60 seconds in subzero temps.

Ih8usrnms · 12-03-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose33

Anybody else think the seat heaters suck on the F30? I have a 2013 328i Msport and it seems like my seat heaters don't get nearly as warm as any other MAKE and model I've ever sat in.

I sat in a friends 2013 528i and the seat heaters burned me they got so hot.

Why would BMW downgrade on the seat heaters for the 3 series?

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Originally Posted by 2blu

I can say that the seat heaters in my M-sport are weaker than the other ones I've tried:
2009 Infiniti G37S
2011 Infiniti EX35
2010 Cadillac Escalade
2011 MB S63
2013 Kia forte
2010 VW golf

You guys must have something wrong with your seats because i find that the f30 seats heat up very quickly and get extremely hot. Cars with heated seats I been in are, mk4,mk5,mk6 gti/golf, 2010 VW cc, 06 g35, 09 g37, multipe MB vehicles and non heat up as fast as the f30 seats.

Rose33 · 12-03-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Erics4er

Must be an issue with the seats, I've driven a '13 328i with non leather seats and a '14 335i and 435i with leather seats and all 3 came with heated seats. They were unbearable after about 60 seconds in subzero temps.

any ideas how to approach the situation? I really want that to happen to my seats to!

My seats get warm never hot.. just warm enough for u to feel that its on

G20_Transporter · 12-03-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose33

Anybody else think the seat heaters suck on the F30? I have a 2013 328i Msport and it seems like my seat heaters don't get nearly as warm as any other MAKE and model I've ever sat in.

I sat in a friends 2013 528i and the seat heaters burned me they got so hot.

Why would BMW downgrade on the seat heaters for the 3 series?

i agree & so does my wife the old e90 the seats got warmer way quicker, the new F30 ones take a long time and they never really get hot like the old e90 we traded in

34.50 · 12-03-2013, 03:25 PM

I think they actually get hot really fast. The steering wheel too!

2blu · 12-03-2013, 04:39 PM

Steering wheel is great I can't complain. Seats warm up fast but they don't get HOT. They get very warm at best lol maybe it's just me.

PrinceBarin · 12-03-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose33

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Originally Posted by Erics4er

Must be an issue with the seats, I've driven a '13 328i with non leather seats and a '14 335i and 435i with leather seats and all 3 came with heated seats. They were unbearable after about 60 seconds in subzero temps.

any ideas how to approach the situation? I really want that to happen to my seats to!

My seats get warm never hot.. just warm enough for u to feel that its on

Agree with those here that they get properly hot and pretty quickly. I can't leave them on 3 bars for long that's for sure.

Have your dealer check them out.

Rose33 · 12-03-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PrinceBarin

Agree with those here that they get properly hot and pretty quickly. I can't leave them on 3 bars for long that's for sure.

Have your dealer check them out.

I have taken it to the dealer several times.. and tested a similar model like they said they do.. neither car got HOT.

Anybody know what temp it maxes at?

OC40 · 12-03-2013, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose33

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Originally Posted by PrinceBarin

Agree with those here that they get properly hot and pretty quickly. I can't leave them on 3 bars for long that's for sure.

Have your dealer check them out.

I have taken it to the dealer several times.. and tested a similar model like they said they do.. neither car got HOT.

Anybody know what temp it maxes at?

Interesting. As I mentioned above, mine gets HOT on one bar. My wife uses three but not for very long.

Maybe your pants are too thick? Are you wearing long johns?

glangford · 12-03-2013, 05:49 PM

Mine are not as hot as I remember my 07 mini. I couldn't bare the mini for long on three bars. I never take my 328 off of three bars, it doesn't get hot enough. I seem to recall from the mini forum that in the mini the temperature of the seat was an adjustment the dealer could make or a thermostat that could be replaced. Is that a possibility here?

Rose33 · 12-03-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OC40

Interesting. As I mentioned above, mine gets HOT on one bar. My wife uses three but not for very long.

Maybe your pants are too thick? Are you wearing long johns?

LOL no I've tested a '13 528i and thats what seat heaters should feel like.. I would love to know if your car has the cold weather package or not.

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2blu Captain 206 Rep 923 Posts Drives: 540i XDrive ///M Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	I noticed that too. You live in LA how can you need a seat heater __________________ GONE: '13 335i X-drive ///M-Sport \| GONE: '16 340i X-Drive ///M-Sport \| GONE: '18 540iX-Drive ///M-Sport \| NOW: '20 X3///M
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2blu Captain 206 Rep 923 Posts Drives: 540i XDrive ///M Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	I can say that the seat heaters in my M-sport are weaker than the other ones I've tried: 2009 Infiniti G37S 2011 Infiniti EX35 2010 Cadillac Escalade 2011 MB S63 2013 Kia forte 2010 VW golf __________________ GONE: '13 335i X-drive ///M-Sport \| GONE: '16 340i X-Drive ///M-Sport \| GONE: '18 540iX-Drive ///M-Sport \| NOW: '20 X3///M
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2blu Captain 206 Rep 923 Posts Drives: 540i XDrive ///M Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	LOL yeah "cold" ! I mean I'm not utterly disappointed with mine, just wish that when it was on max setting it was a little hotter. I could live with it. __________________ GONE: '13 335i X-drive ///M-Sport \| GONE: '16 340i X-Drive ///M-Sport \| GONE: '18 540iX-Drive ///M-Sport \| NOW: '20 X3///M
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JasonX4MComp Banned 255 Rep 933 Posts Drives: 2023 X4M Comp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: BMW of Bel Air, MD iTrader: (0)	I found mine to work extremely quick. They get very hot after about 30 seconds
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Erics4er General of the Armies 23 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Must be an issue with the seats, I've driven a '13 328i with non leather seats and a '14 335i and 435i with leather seats and all 3 came with heated seats. They were unbearable after about 60 seconds in subzero temps.
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34.50 Lieutenant 38 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Sport Line Join Date: May 2013 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	I think they actually get hot really fast. The steering wheel too! __________________ 2013 BMW 335i xDrive Sport Line
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2blu Captain 206 Rep 923 Posts Drives: 540i XDrive ///M Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	Steering wheel is great I can't complain. Seats warm up fast but they don't get HOT. They get very warm at best lol maybe it's just me. __________________ GONE: '13 335i X-drive ///M-Sport \| GONE: '16 340i X-Drive ///M-Sport \| GONE: '18 540iX-Drive ///M-Sport \| NOW: '20 X3///M
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glangford Private First Class 9 Rep 161 Posts Drives: BMW 328d Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Mine are not as hot as I remember my 07 mini. I couldn't bare the mini for long on three bars. I never take my 328 off of three bars, it doesn't get hot enough. I seem to recall from the mini forum that in the mini the temperature of the seat was an adjustment the dealer could make or a thermostat that could be replaced. Is that a possibility here?
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