happy to report the seat heater issue resolved per the TSB for 100$. indeed the seatback heat clearly working all the way to the upper back. it had never been that high from late Jan of 2013 when i purchased it CPO....

 

we're having the same issue with our 2011, the driver's side seat warmer stays on for about 10 seconds then shuts off. Van has about 57k miles but I bought a 7 year / 100k mile warranty (Hondacare) with it, so i'm covered, I just need to get it to the dealer.

 

Our 2012 TE's driver's seat heater started acting up approximately 2 months ago per my wife, but she forgot to mention it to me until 2 weeks ago. Sure enough no matter which setting I chose the indicator light would extinguish after 2 seconds no matter what the ambient temp. I took it in to the dealer and they diagnosed it as a short in the heater element. They had to order the heating element and I have to bring the van back in. Thankfully it's covered under the Hondacare extended warranty.

 

This problem just creeped up in my 2011 EX-L ody. Totally sucks that I have to deal with this. I have an 07 CR-V and that drivers seat heater is still going strong! Oh well. Guess Ill call the dealership and see what they want to charge me for this since my van is out of warranty. :rollingeyes:

 

Don't forget there is a TSB for this: TSB_A14_009 It has full instructions if you want to do it yourself. Also joe.kappa above got it done at the dealer for $100.

 

Hello, new to the site. I've a owned a 02 TL-s, which is basically a honda. That car also had heating issues. The seat warmer is just high resistance wire that gets hot when current is run through them. On the TL's, the wires that connect the back and bottom sections wear away with use. The fix is to hard wire the broken section (usually with copper metal foil, not solder). The trick on that car was unplugging the connectors attach to the seat and removing the outer leather cover. Once the cover is removed, the heater elements and broken sections are easily seen and fix. Hope this helps.

 

Question for everyone. My 2011 is now failing on the driver side for the seat heater. 2011 touring. Canadian model. Is the back of the seat supposed to be heated also? Mine only ever warned the butt..... Gotta go to the dealer

 

I have not followed up with this issue. It's been so warm here the seat heater was the last of my problems! Well it's starting to get cooler soon and I need to get this resolved. I will try to get back out there and see if I can follow up.

 

mine has been fine since dealer did the tsb

 

Chalk up another failed seat heater. I have a 2011 EX-L and bought the van new. I just noticed this happening this past week after trying to use it. It seems like only my driver's side has failed. I'll try the dealer and see if I can get a good will repair, as my van is far out of warranty but only has 32K miles on it.

 

I just purchased a used 2011 Touring elite 85000 miles. Previous owner stated that they did not know the seat heater did not work. Ordered both driver elements and printed out the TSB. Installed the Driver seat back element last night. I checked the element prior to removing and it showed it had continuity but I went ahead and replaced it. No visual signs of a fault. Took about 2 hours start to finish. I was a dealership wrench for a couple of years. I had to completely remove the leather seat cover to get the old part off the foam. I put it all back together and tested the heater. Turned it on high and it worked for about 3-5 minutes and shut off. Prior to replacement with would only stay on for 3-5 seconds. Now when it shuts off it turns off the passenger seat also. I did order the bottom element also for the drivers seat and will replace it tonight or tomorrow when I get time.

It is easier to completely remove the seat from the vehicle as it makes it a lot easier to remove the cover. I started to do it in the vehicle but decided 4 bolts and two plugs later the seat was outside and much easier to work on.

I used two pair of needle nose pliers to remove the hog rings. They connect the cover on the front of the seat to the foam pad. I took 16 of those off. Took about 45 minutes to get those off. I did not replace them. I used 12 inch long zip ties. A lot easier to install and if I have to go back in a lot easier to cut with a pair of cutters and replace. Can't feel the zip ties through the seat cover so I think they will work fine.

Hopefully the bottom element will cure the problem. Passenger seat works fine by itself. I had noticed in prior post that shop had replaced upper and lower and I ordered both to save shipping. Got my parts thru Hondapartsnow.com.

I will post when complete as to status of operation.

 

Mine just got fixed by the dealer for $48.00. Tell them its service bulletin 14-009. They replaced the heater element in the back of the seat. I have a 2013 EX-L. Good luck. Dealer covered 75% mine was 25% which = the 48

Driver light for the heated seat would turn on then turn off. The passenger side works np.

 

I had the same problem with my 2011 touring. Did the TSB about a 1 1/2 year ago, now the same problem came back.
Just giving you the info.

 

I put the bottom element in today. All is well. Worked fine. If it quits again I will put aftermarket units in. Seat is nice and hot.

 

Going to tackle this soon. Any special tools? The TSB also says to take SRS precautions before removing seat. What do you have to do there?

 

I was having the same issue and replaced the seat heater on the back cushion last weekend per the TSB. It works great now and the light stays on!

Follow the TSB and take pictures of how the seat cover is installed before removing it - and you will be fine.

 

Replaced it following the TSB. Very frustrating experience, took much longer than expect. Do take detailed pictures of every step, I didn't and ended up learning the hard way. And those clips are super frustrating to take off and put back on. If you can get the dealer to take care of it for $100 like some are reporting I would advise to go that direction. At least from my experience.

 

Driver’s Seat Heater Shuts Off After Turning On

My driver side seat warmer won't stay one. It lights up for a second and then goes out.
Just wondering if other's have had this issue? And if so, what was the fix?
Thanks

 

 

See TSB 14-009 - Driver’s Seat Heater Shuts Off After Turning On in the 2011, 2012, and 2013 TSB threads.

http://www.odyclub.com/forums/54-20...ey/167802-2011-2017-honda-odyssey-technical-service-bulletins-links-inside.html

 

Ya know...I thought there was a TSB on this but I didn't go over and look. I do recall that now. Thanks for that!

It really doesn't take a TSB, though, to quickly find a bad seat heater. A simple ohm check of each heater at the connector will tell the story. The TSB is for the seat back but it could just as easily be the seat bottom, too.

 

Yes my drivers has been out for years now. I am very picky about every aspect of the van but I just can't get excited to tear into this one. I rarely use the seat heaters here in Texas so there is some reasoning!

 

Direct link to the print out I brought to the dealer: http://www.urvi.net/forumfiles/SB/A14-009.PDF

If your're bring the van in for this, maybe call ahead or plan on 2 trips. They have to order the part for me and it'll take 3 days.
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I just received the kit and awaiting on the hog ring pliers. Can't wait to tear into this one (not really). Yes it's starting to get cold again here. I may have a month or two I can actually use the heater! I will take pics and document the fix.

 

Where did you get the parts and and how much was it. What are hog ring pliers?
Looks like I'll be doing this fix too since my dealer wanted full price, which was $430!
Please post that DIY too!
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I'll bring TSB to dealer and see what kind of deal I can negotiate as this problem happened to me shortly after I bought the car

m4gician
2012 Touring (Canada)