Ive had mine for about 3500 miles and today it was 6 degrees and the heated wheel would do the same thing and when I left the gym it worked. I started the jeep leaving work and same thing when I got home I locked it got back in and it worked. Ill be calling tomorrow. Im an industrial mechanic and electrical tech. The low temp and duplicateable nature is interesting to say the least.
So, you haven't checked your fuses? It's stupid simple and has solved a lot of people's electrical Gremlins...
Went out and checked the fuses they were all 1/16-1/32 from being bottomed out. I scheduled an appt for next wed for that the touch screen buttons not working issue and a buzzing cominng from the slotted area by my right knee under the steering wheel. Hope the fuses solves it all.
It very well could be the root cause of the issue, or may not be related at all. But, as stated, it's a stupid simple thing to check and if it doesn't work he's only lost a minute of his life. If it does work, it could save someone hours of going to the dealer and waiting or making a trip back...
Just glad that when the next person has this issue which Im sure will happen they will know not to take the small stuff for granted since a robot probably installed those fuses. Dc control voltage can be a real mofo. Thank you for your imput guys it is greatly appreciated
Day shift mechanic came back in with his wifes van because she said the lock was frozen...the door wouldn't open with the auto door opener or key fob so I reached in and unlocked it lol. My favorite kind of fixes plus he may get some action tonight over that
This is almost always a loose wire or open circuit somewhere. Those heaters are built to turn off when there are open circuits to avoid a fire. If not a wire, it's your seat cushion control module. Either way, it's a dealer thing.
My problems came back and the dealer said they wont do anything unless they can duplicate it after I just leave my jeep there with no rental car. He said what could he possibly do....wtf. Couldn't trace the circuit and check the connectors and make sure the firmware and software for my head unit was up to date lol.
First it sounds like you should get another Jeep dealer. :/ Second, did he check your OBDII port? It's almost certain there's a special Jeep diagnostic code for a driver's side heater element short. If not, there might be something more generic that's indicative of the failure. Worth a look. If all else fails, and you get brave, I found this "how to install heated seats on a JK" link. Reverse engineering might help but (from experience here) nothing will help you re-stretch the fabric or leather over the seat cushions after you peel them back. It's like Pandora's box up in there.
Im going to try to go above them to see what they have to say and try to be calm about it. My issue is the steering wheel but same symptom as the seat light goes off after a second or two. No, no obd2 just the same dumb look im used to getting from people who think Im buying their bullshit/ ingnorant demeanor. I work with a 25 year control tech and if need be ill just figure it out and tell them to fix it.
