Can one add heated seats?

[Brewcity]

Hey guys...I have a 2000 QX4 with the 2 blanks for the heated seat switches.
Do I just need to put in the switches, and will the seats heat up, or do I need more? If not...what exactly do I need for everything to work?
Thanks for the help with this...I really appreciate it!

[QX4ME]

I really doubt Nissan would install the heating element with no switch. Production cost would be too high if they do that way.

[Brewcity]

I really doubt Nissan would install the heating element with no switch. Production cost would be too high if they do that way.

So...I would need the switches, and the heating elements for the seats?

[QX4ME]

I'd think so. At one time I wanted to add heated seats but never did it because to me adding the heating elements is not easy, and no quite worth it since I am in California. If switch is the only thing needed then I will do it for sure.

[Brewcity]

So can someone point me to the correct parts for my 2000 QX4 please?
I would like to try this upgrade, but dont know the parts or what I need.
Thanks SO much for the help!

[Towncivilian]

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[Brewcity]

Thanks a lot Town...your help is greatly appreciated!
Has anyone done this upgrade? If so...am I in for a challenge?

[Towncivilian]

You're welcome.

I haven't done this retrofit. If I ever found the parts at a junkyard I'd consider it depending on their prices, but there isn't much of a need for heated seats in Florida so it isn't really my highest priority. I haven't even checked for the necessary wiring harnesses or seat mounting points for the heating elements.

[Brewcity]

You're welcome.

I haven't done this retrofit. If I ever found the parts at a junkyard I'd consider it depending on their prices, but there isn't much of a need for heated seats in Florida so it isn't really my highest priority. I haven't even checked for the necessary wiring harnesses or seat mounting points for the heating elements.

I see your point about being in Florida...but here in Wisco...I would really like them.
I just wonder if they re already pre-wired. I looked under the drivers seat..and there are 2 wires coming from under the carpet on the floor. Both connected to something, I just dont know what.

[Towncivilian]

If you can get the colors of the two wires, you can look in the FSM for the heated seat harness wires and see if they match.

[Brewcity]

If you can get the colors of the two wires, you can look in the FSM for the heated seat harness wires and see if they match.

OK..thanks for the info. I'll take a look tomorrow, and report back.

[Brewcity]

If you can get the colors of the two wires, you can look in the FSM for the heated seat harness wires and see if they match.

Where do i find the FSM?

[Brewcity]

If you can get the colors of the two wires, you can look in the FSM for the heated seat harness wires and see if they match.

Where do i find the FSM?

I found it...but I dont understand these diagrams at all!
How do I tell what colors the wires are from the diagram in the FSM?

[Towncivilian]

Page GI-11 might help you with reading wiring diagrams, and GI-13 has a color code chart.

What colors are the wires on the harness under the seat?

[Brewcity]

Page GI-11 might help you with reading wiring diagrams, and GI-13 has a color code chart.

What colors are the wires on the harness under the seat?

I will check tonight, and let you know...I know off the top of my head that the 2 wires coming from the floor through the carpet are covered in black tape or has a black covering.
What harness am I looking for...or is there only one?

[Towncivilian]

I'm unsure. I would note down both harnesses' wire colors (look just before the harness plug) to compare later.

[Brewcity]

I'm unsure. I would note down both harnesses' wire colors (look just before the harness plug) to compare later.

OK...sounds good. I will do that and let you know.
Thanks SO much for the help with this.

[Brewcity]

Well...I installed the switches, and on the connection side that goes into the switches...one is a blue switch, the other is white. I cant tell what color wire goes to each. I couldn't find anything unplugged under the drivers seat either. The passenger seat has the disk changer, so I cant see much.