Heated Seat issue
12-09-15, 12:54 PM
#17
I've brought this to the attention of my service manager. He agrees that the seat heater is much less robust than some other Lexus models. On the highest setting, I can definitely feel some heat. On the lowest setting, I cannot. Compared to our Audi, the RC F heater is anemic.
12-17-15, 11:17 PM
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yeah same issue.
they are actually working, I used an infrared thermometer and you can see it increase temp over a few minutes.
I think the problem is it is that they are weak when married to the nuluxe material, as the nuluxe is much thicker than normal vinyl/leather and the molding process is different, I believe it reduces the pass thru heat of the heating elements in the seat.
but using an infrared thermometer I can see them go from 60° to 78° within about 3 minutes and 100° within 15 minutes, so I know they are working.
my Camaro seat heaters would burn your a$$ on high after about 3-4 minutes with the leather seats, the ones in my Avalanche actually blistered the backs of my legs when I used them to try and dry my pants after slipping in the snow and getting my jeans soaked.
they are actually working, I used an infrared thermometer and you can see it increase temp over a few minutes.
I think the problem is it is that they are weak when married to the nuluxe material, as the nuluxe is much thicker than normal vinyl/leather and the molding process is different, I believe it reduces the pass thru heat of the heating elements in the seat.
but using an infrared thermometer I can see them go from 60° to 78° within about 3 minutes and 100° within 15 minutes, so I know they are working.
my Camaro seat heaters would burn your a$$ on high after about 3-4 minutes with the leather seats, the ones in my Avalanche actually blistered the backs of my legs when I used them to try and dry my pants after slipping in the snow and getting my jeans soaked.
12-17-15, 11:36 PM
#19
I got the "Nuluxe" (whatever that is?). The car I test drove had Leather seats and I could swear both the heat and AC were more discern-able than with mine. At least I can remote start it in the morning with the Carista app - so it's already nice and toasty in there when I get in!
12-18-15, 05:14 AM
#20
I got the "Nuluxe" (whatever that is?). The car I test drove had Leather seats and I could swear both the heat and AC were more discern-able than with mine. At least I can remote start it in the morning with the Carista app - so it's already nice and toasty in there when I get in!
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