A/C - Seat Heaters Too Hot or Too Cold

SI M 61 01 04
General Electrical Systems

October 2006
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. M61 01 04 dated March 2004.

[NEW]designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Seat Heaters Too Hot or Too Cold

MODEL
[NEW] R50 (Cooper), R53 (Cooper S) produced up to 3/2004

SITUATION
Some owners may complain that their seat heaters get too hot, or they don't get hot enough.

CORRECTION
In case of a customer complaint, install an adapter cable to increase or reduce heat output, as required.

PROCEDURE





Adjust the seat to the full forward, full up position, and fold the backrest forward.
Locate and disconnect the white connector for the seat heater (1).





Install adapter cable (1) into existing harness (2).





Loop the additional length of the harness and wire tie (1) it in place.





PARTS INFORMATION








WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.