Heated Seat switch throwing a code?

[gnxtc2]

Got in the MM this morning at 4am to go to the gym. I look over to the passenger side and see the heated seat switch blinking as if it was throwing a code. I did not count them but there were like 3 long blinks with a few short rapid ones.

Is this possible? What's going on?

Thanks

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

[FordNut]

No code, just random blinking. Needs a new switch. The LED is intermittent. Common problem.

[jonroe]

On a related note I just had BOTH heated seat elements (both sides) replaced under warrantee. Seems kinda lame for them to both go at 49K miles.

[fastblackmerc]

Mine were replaced at around 10K miles.

[jonroe]

So far, after 49K miles, the only unexpected failures I have had with the car have been the Lighting Control Module, the heated seat elements, and the heated seat switches. All have been replaced under warrantee. I wonder if I should fear electrical failures after the warrantee runs out!

[Eric91Z]

My driver's side one went out with around 20,000 miles or so and replaced under warranty. The passenger side one started blinking last year. And since I have put less than 2000 miles on it in the last year I have yet to replace it. I did get a new switch, but just haven't taken the time to install it yet.

[MM2004]

IIRC, the switch is around $50.00 each. Labor, about 30 minutes per side.

Both mine replaced under 20k.

Very common problem with the MM, GM's and CV's.

Most Dealers stock this part.

Mike.

[FordNut]

Order the switch online (or call Ray) and it costs about half that price.

[Richy04]

repair it, or if you dont, send me your old ones for the parts exchange program..

[CRUZTAKER]

Perhaps it's Morse code....:dunno:

If it's blinking .- ... .- ...

It's telling you it want some ass. :baaa:

[sicilianmarquis]

+1 on ford nut, the only way to retreve codes is the eatc,stock radio, or the scan tool, the heater switch it not a code giver, replace the swithc