S70: - Volvo S/V70 Heated Seats (1999) post ME7

eddywinter2002 · Apr 29th, 2017, 09:21

Hi all,

I've just put some black leather seats into my S70 to replace the tired cloth ones. I noticed off the car I tool them out that they were in fact heated and my clothes ones were not. The wire connectors on the bottom of both seats were identical. Is it just a case of fitting the switches or is it more complicated than that?

Many thanks,

Ed

rogerb · Apr 30th, 2017, 01:25

First off disconnect the battery before removing,or disconnecting the seat as this can set an air bag fault. Check you have radio code first, also the car may drive a bit different after as the engine ecu relearns.
Make sure the seats are definitely for 1999 on model year car as side air bag set up.

I think that the cable is already in the car and just needs plugging in , along with a switch pack.

Roger.

Atik · May 1st, 2017, 09:52

I think the plugs will provide you the power to move the seat but without the heated seat buttons, I suspect the heat wont work. On my 98/99 R, the heated seat buttons are to the front of the gear lever.

byootox · May 1st, 2017, 16:24

The 99 cars are pre-wired for heated and electric seats.
Just get the the switch console in front of the gear stick, the wiring plugs are just below it and plug the switches straight in.
One of the best mods I done to mine, there the best heated seats I've ever had in a car.

NI_Volvo_Nut · May 2nd, 2017, 16:11

My 1st S70 had cloth seats with no heater elements, I bought heated seat foams and only discovered when I removed the seat it already had heated foams, I just needed to add switches.

warninglight · May 2nd, 2017, 16:52

I should have a switch console I can get to you this week if needed. Just drop me a private message and we can work something out.

Apr 29th, 2017, 09:21	#1
eddywinter2002 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 20:25 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Hawarden	Volvo S/V70 Heated Seats (1999) post ME7 Hi all, I've just put some black leather seats into my S70 to replace the tired cloth ones. I noticed off the car I tool them out that they were in fact heated and my clothes ones were not. The wire connectors on the bottom of both seats were identical. Is it just a case of fitting the switches or is it more complicated than that? Many thanks, Ed

May 1st, 2017, 09:52	#3
Atik Junior Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2024 16:33 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Wednesbury	I think the plugs will provide you the power to move the seat but without the heated seat buttons, I suspect the heat wont work. On my 98/99 R, the heated seat buttons are to the front of the gear lever. __________________ 1999 V70R AWD Formerly Stagea RS Four and Legnum VR4

May 1st, 2017, 16:24	#4
byootox Premier Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2021 23:22 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Edinburgh	The 99 cars are pre-wired for heated and electric seats. Just get the the switch console in front of the gear stick, the wiring plugs are just below it and plug the switches straight in. One of the best mods I done to mine, there the best heated seats I've ever had in a car. __________________ 99 V70 T5

May 2nd, 2017, 16:11	#5
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	My 1st S70 had cloth seats with no heater elements, I bought heated seat foams and only discovered when I removed the seat it already had heated foams, I just needed to add switches. __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

May 2nd, 2017, 16:52	#6
warninglight VOC Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2024 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Lakes	I should have a switch console I can get to you this week if needed. Just drop me a private message and we can work something out. __________________ 2008 XC70 SE Lux D5 - 1966 Amazon - 1979 C202 Laplander Past: 1997 S70 TDi, 1997 C70 T5 GT, 2003 V70 Bi-Fuel, 2000 Ph2 V70 2.5D, 1997 V70R Auto FWD, 1998 V70R Manual AWD, 2004 XC90 D5 G/T, 2005 S60 D5

Apr 30th, 2017, 01:25	#2
rogerb Lets take it to bits Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2023 09:01 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Near Wellingborough	First off disconnect the battery before removing,or disconnecting the seat as this can set an air bag fault. Check you have radio code first, also the car may drive a bit different after as the engine ecu relearns. Make sure the seats are definitely for 1999 on model year car as side air bag set up. I think that the cable is already in the car and just needs plugging in , along with a switch pack. Roger.

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