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getting the heated leather to work ? fitting genuine gtis
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:01 pm
by jason11
has any1 done it ir any idea how id getttin em working plz
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:09 pm
by Tim_GTi
Where du get them from?!!?
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:06 pm
by jason11
i mean to fit the leather out of a lucky gti which got it from birth lol, how would i get the heating system on em to work?
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:12 pm
by Tim_GTi
Arite, They'd have to remove the wires and buttons from the bottom of the centre console and seats. I've seen it done before (saw the wires included in a sale), jsut takes a bit more effort.
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:06 pm
by jason11
yeah, but wat i need to know tim, is how hard it will be to actually fit the wiring to my car wat is involved and wat id need to do? And wud those that have leather say it will be worth have the heated bit workin or not bother, plz help cos ive found some :)
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:29 pm
by D77
If it was me i would get the seat is and worry about the heating later, but to do it properly i recommend you get as much wiring from the other car as you can! there will be alot, but most of it will be what you already have in your car you will probably even end up taking the fuse box and possibly the relay plate, sound scary but have done similar jobs before at work.
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:29 pm
by tegwin
No offence mate, but I think you might get a bit better response if you actually tried typing properly so we can all understand exactly what you are talking about....
I think I know what you are on about, but im not giving any advice because im not sure

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:48 pm
by jason11
d77, thanks for the information mate, i dont suppose you would have a idea of how much work would be involved and were to start , i wouldnt have a clue were to start lol! I really appreciate the help you could give me matey, thank you! Tegwin. im sorry if you dont understand wat i have said,some of it maybe in text ways which i apologise for but others have been able to understand, anyway sorry if you dont undestand! anyone with anymore info will help alot .!
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:54 pm
by jason11
so what i need to know is what would be involved with getting the genuine gti leather seats to work, the heated bit of them.!. I know wiring, but Wat will i need to do and how hard it will be to do.? If someone can help im very greatful....
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:22 pm
by D77
If the other car is being broken it would be perfect to get the cars next to each other. All the wiring for the heaters is wrapped up in the cars wiring loom which is why it would be better to take the whole lot out, that way nothing is left out or forgoten. Never done this job on a polo but have fitted wiring looms to Audi's and Porsche's
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:54 pm
by jason11
the person which is willing to sell it me has said the wiring isnt actually fitted as he hasnt had chance to fit it yet, therefore it wouldnt require takin out the wiring, wat will be involved with having to fit that to my gti then is it alot of work, sorry for the questions mate, im not sure :(
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:57 pm
by tomo87
my leathers werent heated in my gti......didnt bother me
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:08 pm
by D77
To fit the seats is a 10 minute job, the wiring could turn out to be a pig if something is missing or damged so wouldn't like to say how much of a job it would be. You have also got to take his word that the heaters work! if not you could end up stripping the seats and replacing the elements. If i was you i would just be happy with getting the leather in
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:15 pm
by tomo87
ye stop being a girl as i think youve got a pretty good offer to be honest!
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:19 pm
by jason11
tomo sshhh lol

umh then again why will i need my arse to be warm lol, just put heating on lol! Thanks to d77 to try and help me out, think i will just get the leather and b happy :)