Why is the car seat heating up?

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SanDelaney
07/24/25 6:01am
It may be due to the activation of the seat heating function. Below is an introduction to seat heating: 1. Basic structure of the seat heater: The lower layer is a piece of non-woven fabric, with heating wires arranged on it. The heating wires are fixed to the non-woven fabric with adhesive tape, covered with knitted fabric, and sewn with knitting thread into a shape similar to the heated area of the seat, then stitched into the seat cover. 2. Working method of the seat heater: The backrest heater is connected to the power source of the seat cushion heater via a connector. The seat cushion heater power source is connected to the dashboard wiring harness through a connector, then linked to the battery power via the seat heating switch, fuse, and ignition switch.
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Preston
08/11/25 1:45am
Last time I was driving, I also experienced the sudden heating of the seat and almost thought the car was going to catch fire by itself. Later, I realized that the summer sun was too intense, and the dark leather seat acted like a heat absorber, accumulating temperature. That time, the in-car temperature showed 42 degrees, and the seat cushion felt at least 60 degrees to the touch. Another time, I accidentally left the seat heating button on, and the next day when I drove, it directly burned my butt. The scariest was my friend's car, where the wires under the seat short-circuited and heated up, almost causing a fire. I suggest everyone use sunshades when parking in summer, open windows for ventilation before getting in the car, and always check the heating switch before turning off the engine. If the seat heats up for no reason or you smell something burning, immediately go to a repair shop to check the wiring. Safety first!
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