Heated seats too hot?

jmcgraw013 · 03-03-2009, 08:11 PM

I've only had my 1er just over a month, but with the chilly temps outside I've been able to try out the heated seats several times. Even on the single light setting - it's freakin' hot! I can only stand having it on for a few minutes at most.

Whether wearing jeans or dockers, it feels the same - too hot. It gets so hot I can't imagine even putting on the second or third setting. I have heated leather seats in my other car and don't have the same issue.

Is this normal or is it possible it's defective?

gtaday51 · 03-03-2009, 08:14 PM

No they are way too hot. I have em on the 1 light setting most of the time. Maybe 2 lights on chilly days. But 3? When would you ever need to use that?

rcracer_tx · 03-03-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gtaday51

No they are way too hot. I have em on the 1 light setting most of the time. Maybe 2 lights on chilly days. But 3? When would you ever need to use that?

I use three until they heat up, and then I turn them to 1 or off...

Dave · 03-03-2009, 08:24 PM

i love them...especially how they heat your lower back too

my wife always keeps it on 3 and i use 1 or 2

tiwahu · 03-03-2009, 09:04 PM

Love the seats, too! I tend to use setting 1 or 2, but I noticed the ladies tend to like number 3. My first impression was, "how can BMW get away with these getting this hot?" Now I appreciate the fact that they can, even if I don't use it.

Another great feature is that they stay on! I've been in other cars where you need to keep hitting the button every 10 minutes. Plus, these remember their setting for a little while after locking the car, running into a store or something, and getting back in the car. Probably something to do with that ~16 minute complete shutdown timeout. Very smart.

Mad Dragon · 03-03-2009, 09:30 PM

When the heaters burn through the leather and your clothes (see early E60s), it's too hot.

Lester · 03-04-2009, 07:04 AM

3 is for keeping the pizza box warm on the way home.

Hairy · 03-04-2009, 07:12 AM

I'm glad to see someone else mention this. I thought it was just me. Yes, those things are scorching! I can only turn it on to 1 for a couple of minutes until it takes the chill off, then I have to turn it off. WAY to hot! I wonder if this is adjustable through the ECU?

BMW_x5_Msport · 03-04-2009, 08:05 AM

3 when the car is cold 2 when its worming up a bit 1 when its worm up then about 15 min then i had enough.

jeremyc74 · 03-04-2009, 08:36 AM

Mine are perfectly comfortable on the low setting. If yours are still too hot with only one light on, I'd have them looked at. The controller isn't working right.

Tom K. · 03-04-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mad Dragon

When the heaters burn through the leather and your clothes (see early E60s), it's too hot.

The seat in my wife's SAAB destroyed her vinyl coat - so I've never ordered them (except on a motorcycle). Even with the top down, the 1er's heater does a fine job of warming things up.
Tom

gnpower · 03-04-2009, 09:41 AM

Better too hot then not hot enough.

M3Newbie88 · 03-04-2009, 10:53 PM

Heck my ass burns when its at level 1 lol..

BimmerLearner · 03-04-2009, 11:37 PM

Mine seem to vary little between 1 and 3, dont they auto shut off after 15 minutes? my other car has on or off so the settings are welcome... i also wear pants

03-03-2009, 08:11 PM	#1
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gtaday51 gone but not forgotten 35 Rep 985 Posts Drives: gone 135 - Hello 1M! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Big Apple iTrader: (0)	No they are way too hot. I have em on the 1 light setting most of the time. Maybe 2 lights on chilly days. But 3? When would you ever need to use that? __________________ Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration don't fail me now.
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Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	i love them...especially how they heat your lower back too my wife always keeps it on 3 and i use 1 or 2
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03-03-2009, 09:30 PM	#6
Mad Dragon . 27 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	When the heaters burn through the leather and your clothes (see early E60s), it's too hot.
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Hairy Private First Class 4 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Black Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (1)	I'm glad to see someone else mention this. I thought it was just me. Yes, those things are scorching! I can only turn it on to 1 for a couple of minutes until it takes the chill off, then I have to turn it off. WAY to hot! I wonder if this is adjustable through the ECU?
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BMW_x5_Msport Lieutenant 107 Rep 494 Posts Drives: x5f15 Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	3 when the car is cold 2 when its worming up a bit 1 when its worm up then about 15 min then i had enough. __________________ 135i jet black coral red Galacier silver aluminum cold weather package premium package sport package comfort access premium hi-fi system navigation that plays dvds real time trafic ect. ipod,hd,sat,
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	Mine are perfectly comfortable on the low setting. If yours are still too hot with only one light on, I'd have them looked at. The controller isn't working right.
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03-04-2009, 09:41 AM	#12
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M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Heck my ass burns when its at level 1 lol..
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03-04-2009, 11:37 PM	#14
BimmerLearner My car is less than a week old and on its 3rd tank 12 Rep 379 Posts Drives: Tiag 135 Vert Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE iTrader: (0)	Mine seem to vary little between 1 and 3, dont they auto shut off after 15 minutes? my other car has on or off so the settings are welcome... i also wear pants
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