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stanMINI · Oct 28th, 2002, 01:17 PM

I scanned all of the heated seat threads I could find and did not find an answer to this question. I am assuming that the two lights position on the heated seats is high and one light is low. Is this correct? They don't say in the owners manual.

Thanks In Advance

HarryHBMCC · Oct 28th, 2002, 01:19 PM

Yes, two lights is bloody hot and one light is just hot.

Harry

stanMINI · Oct 28th, 2002, 01:20 PM

I love this web site. Thanks for the speedy reply.

sjjn · Oct 28th, 2002, 01:20 PM

My understanding - from my dealer - is that both lights are seat and back, one light is back only...

dmholmes · Oct 28th, 2002, 03:23 PM

No, one light = hot, two lights = nuclear

AprilWhine · Oct 28th, 2002, 04:44 PM

I have bun warmer seats, and both positions heat the seat and seat back. You are right about hot and bloody hot though.

HarryHBMCC · Oct 28th, 2002, 04:45 PM

I also agree that one light gives some butt warming, not just two lights. One light = temporary sterility, two lights equals permanent

Harry

AprilWhine · Oct 28th, 2002, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue
I also agree that one light gives some butt warming, not just two lights. One light = temporary sterility, two lights equals permanent

Harry

Yes, when the hubby turned on his seat for the first time, he started singing "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire."

benggolf · Oct 28th, 2002, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AprilWhine

Yes, when the hubby turned on his seat for the first time, he started singing "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire."

LOL! Good one!

Doesn't it also raise a question whether or not you "did the unthinkable...oh, oh" after gassing on a hot seat?

gromit · Oct 28th, 2002, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sjjn
My understanding - from my dealer - is that both lights are seat and back, one light is back only...

Why am I not surprised at the lack of product knowledge that many of the dealers exhibit?

I love my car, but the dealer network needs a bit of work.

phong13 · Oct 28th, 2002, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AprilWhine
I have bun warmer seats, and both positions heat the seat and seat back. You are right about hot and bloody hot though.

I've been told by a dealer that all seat warmer heat up only the bottom. You just feel it on your back because of the heat travelling up your back.

sjbartnik · Oct 29th, 2002, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by phong13

I've been told by a dealer that all seat warmer heat up only the bottom. You just feel it on your back because of the heat travelling up your back.

Dr. Evil voice:

Riiiiiiiiight

cordial · Oct 29th, 2002, 03:01 AM

We could start a BDSM-style poll such as "How long have you withstood your heated seats with both lights on?"

My definitions (no wonder the manual is silent on this point):
2 lights: Siberia
1 light: Max. 90 seconds or burn in hell

P.S. see my signature below:

AprilWhine · Oct 29th, 2002, 04:20 AM

I do like the heated seats, but I've only had one light on so far. There is just something about warm buns on a cold drive to work that starts your day off right. Course, I only have a five minute drive...

HarryHBMCC · Oct 29th, 2002, 07:19 AM

I like that they heat up fast. I generally turn them on until I feel them and then turn them off or else I start singing the chesnut song too.

My wife, however, likes to use them all the time, full blast as a massage for her back! Even in the summer! Go figure... Glad I got them though. "Which car should we take, honey? The one with heated seats?"

Harry

Limey · Oct 29th, 2002, 07:50 AM

Down here in Florida we have the AC on most of the time, but I still use my seat heaters. Its quite therapeutic(SP?) for my lumbar region. ICY HOT

gromit · Oct 29th, 2002, 12:14 PM

[rant mode]
Where do the dealers get their misinformation? I can't believe that two separate dealers are both telling their customers:
1) Information so obviously wrong,
2) Incorrect information that is within the dealer's ability to go check within about two minutes in order to provide the correct information.

Note to all MINI dealers and salesfolks: There are *only* two cars in your entire lineup and those two are strikingly similar. There is still a line around the block to buy your cars, there's not a lot of 'traditional' selling involved, order-taking is your job right now. Use your extra time to learn your product and really impress the buyer, it will pay benefits in the long run. Cars don't remain #1 in popularity forever and some effort will be required to sell them in the future, just ask the folks that sold PT Cruisers and new Beetles.

Some folks on the list (MiniJewel and MiniQueen come immediately to mind) have already learned this and are excused from this lesson.

[/rant mode]

Quote:

Originally posted by phong13
I've been told by a dealer that all seat warmer heat up only the bottom. You just feel it on your back because of the heat travelling up your back.

Oct 28th, 2002, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 04:31 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Yes, two lights is bloody hot and one light is just hot. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Oct 28th, 2002, 01:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
stanMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wichita, KS Local Time: 03:31 AM Posts: 184 Offline	I love this web site. Thanks for the speedy reply. Cooper S - Chili Red w/Black The road goes on forever and the party never ends.

Oct 28th, 2002, 01:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
sjjn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NYC Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 167 Offline	My understanding - from my dealer - is that both lights are seat and back, one light is back only... MINE!! on 10/18/02 - IB/W Cooper S, White Bonnet Stripes, Premium - Sport - Cold, Lapis Blue interior, Nav, Rally Lamps, 17" White Spokes. Wouldn't change a thing....

Oct 28th, 2002, 03:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
dmholmes MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 356 Offline	No, one light = hot, two lights = nuclear 2004 Winning Blue Mazda RX-8

Oct 28th, 2002, 04:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 02:31 AM Posts: 17,046 Offline	I have bun warmer seats, and both positions heat the seat and seat back. You are right about hot and bloody hot though. Global Moderator

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Oct 28th, 2002, 01:17 PM	#1
stanMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wichita, KS Local Time: 03:31 AM Posts: 184 Offline	Heated Seat Question I scanned all of the heated seat threads I could find and did not find an answer to this question. I am assuming that the two lights position on the heated seats is high and one light is low. Is this correct? They don't say in the owners manual. Thanks In Advance Cooper S - Chili Red w/Black The road goes on forever and the party never ends.

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Oct 28th, 2002, 04:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 04:31 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	I also agree that one light gives some butt warming, not just two lights. One light = temporary sterility, two lights equals permanent Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Oct 28th, 2002, 04:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 02:31 AM Posts: 17,046 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue I also agree that one light gives some butt warming, not just two lights. One light = temporary sterility, two lights equals permanent Harry Yes, when the hubby turned on his seat for the first time, he started singing "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire." Global Moderator

Oct 28th, 2002, 05:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 02:31 AM Posts: 4,062 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AprilWhine Yes, when the hubby turned on his seat for the first time, he started singing "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire." LOL! Good one! Doesn't it also raise a question whether or not you "did the unthinkable...oh, oh" after gassing on a hot seat? 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe - Premium Pkg. 2007 Honda Fit - Sports Pkg. 2005 V-Star 1100 Custom 2007 Honda 250 Reflex

Oct 28th, 2002, 05:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
gromit Bad Dog, Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Local Time: 03:31 AM Posts: 838 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by sjjn My understanding - from my dealer - is that both lights are seat and back, one light is back only... Why am I not surprised at the lack of product knowledge that many of the dealers exhibit? I love my car, but the dealer network needs a bit of work. Chili Red / Black Roof Cooper "S", delivered Aug 5, 2002. If you have read this far you are obsessed - Make a donation to MINI2 and become a sponsor! Enjoy every sandwich. - Warren Zevon

Oct 28th, 2002, 10:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
phong13 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 01:31 AM Posts: 135 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AprilWhine I have bun warmer seats, and both positions heat the seat and seat back. You are right about hot and bloody hot though. I've been told by a dealer that all seat warmer heat up only the bottom. You just feel it on your back because of the heat travelling up your back.

Oct 29th, 2002, 12:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
sjbartnik MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 629 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by phong13 I've been told by a dealer that all seat warmer heat up only the bottom. You just feel it on your back because of the heat travelling up your back. Dr. Evil voice: Riiiiiiiiight Sean Bartnik 2003 MINI Cooper S

Oct 29th, 2002, 03:01 AM	#13 (permalink)
cordial MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: The Alps (Central Sw Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 332 Offline	We could start a BDSM-style poll such as "How long have you withstood your heated seats with both lights on?" My definitions (no wonder the manual is silent on this point): 2 lights: Siberia 1 light: Max. 90 seconds or burn in hell P.S. see my signature below: Cooper S BRG/B, Chili, DSC, Overheated seats, auto A/C, OBC, heated mirrors/jets, Boost + CD. delivered 24.09.02 (ordered 11.09.01). MAX tint on back 3 windows. 17" S-Lites with Dunlop summer run-flats. 16" X-Lites with Goodyear Ultra Grip run-flats for winter. Remus exhaust (LOUD !).

Oct 29th, 2002, 04:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 02:31 AM Posts: 17,046 Offline	I do like the heated seats, but I've only had one light on so far. There is just something about warm buns on a cold drive to work that starts your day off right. Course, I only have a five minute drive... Global Moderator

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Oct 29th, 2002, 07:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 04:31 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	I like that they heat up fast. I generally turn them on until I feel them and then turn them off or else I start singing the chesnut song too. My wife, however, likes to use them all the time, full blast as a massage for her back! Even in the summer! Go figure... Glad I got them though. "Which car should we take, honey? The one with heated seats?" Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Oct 29th, 2002, 07:50 AM	#16 (permalink)
Limey MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 325 Offline	Down here in Florida we have the AC on most of the time, but I still use my seat heaters. Its quite therapeutic(SP?) for my lumbar region. ICY HOT

Oct 29th, 2002, 12:14 PM	#17 (permalink)
gromit Bad Dog, Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Local Time: 03:31 AM Posts: 838 Offline	[rant mode] Where do the dealers get their misinformation? I can't believe that two separate dealers are both telling their customers: 1) Information so obviously wrong, 2) Incorrect information that is within the dealer's ability to go check within about two minutes in order to provide the correct information. Note to all MINI dealers and salesfolks: There are only two cars in your entire lineup and those two are strikingly similar. There is still a line around the block to buy your cars, there's not a lot of 'traditional' selling involved, order-taking is your job right now. Use your extra time to learn your product and really impress the buyer, it will pay benefits in the long run. Cars don't remain #1 in popularity forever and some effort will be required to sell them in the future, just ask the folks that sold PT Cruisers and new Beetles. Some folks on the list (MiniJewel and MiniQueen come immediately to mind) have already learned this and are excused from this lesson. [/rant mode] Quote: Originally posted by phong13 I've been told by a dealer that all seat warmer heat up only the bottom. You just feel it on your back because of the heat travelling up your back. Chili Red / Black Roof Cooper "S", delivered Aug 5, 2002. If you have read this far you are obsessed - Make a donation to MINI2 and become a sponsor! Enjoy every sandwich. - Warren Zevon Last edited by gromit : Oct 31st, 2002 at 07:49 AM.

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