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Cooled seats operation?

Started by Scott13SHO, May 15, 2014, 06:29:02 PM

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Scott13SHO

When I last used the cooled seats on my car last fall, they worked great...they chilled the seats down nice.

Its finally warmer again, and I went to use them last week and the seats barely get cooled now. I stuck my hand under the seats this evening and the fans are blowing warm to ambient temperature. The seat surfaces feel cooler, but not that big of a difference. This is happening with both the driver and passenger side seats.

Only mods are a tune (not sure if that would affect anything) but its kinda odd that its happening with both seats.

Ruby Red 2013 Ford Taurus SHO with Performance Package,Airaid CAI, MGP Red Caliper covers, LMS 93 Tune, Custom A-pillar Gauge pod with Aeroforce Interceptor Gauges, LED Interior and Exterior lights

curry67

My guess would be the filters are cloged or that magical part that does the cooling and heating might be broke. I find mine arnt really that cold. Im gonna get the filters changed next service.

glock-coma

Any clicking sounds when you turn on the ac  or change the temp?
Your blend door motor actuator might be on the way out.


2010 RCM non PP
K&N panel filter
sp534 @ 30
unleashed 93 performance+boost
more to come.....

2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

Scott13SHO

Quote from: glock-coma on May 15, 2014, 07:55:25 PM
Any clicking sounds when you turn on the ac  or change the temp?
Your blend door motor actuator might be on the way out.

Nope
Ruby Red 2013 Ford Taurus SHO with Performance Package,Airaid CAI, MGP Red Caliper covers, LMS 93 Tune, Custom A-pillar Gauge pod with Aeroforce Interceptor Gauges, LED Interior and Exterior lights

navbtcret

Try changing the seat filters, it is an easy job. The seat cooling has nothing to do with the heating or cooling of the car, it is a separate system. If the filters do not fix it and it is under warranty take it in to the dealer.
2013 SHO Non PP, LMS 93 Performance v8, 3 Bar MAP, 170 Stat, MDesign CAI, Hot Pipes with TiAL BOV, PPE Catted Downpipes

Scott13SHO

Quote from: navbtcret on May 15, 2014, 09:49:56 PM
Try changing the seat filters, it is an easy job. The seat cooling has nothing to do with the heating or cooling of the car, it is a separate system. If the filters do not fix it and it is under warranty take it in to the dealer.

I was trying to find them, where the hell are they?
Ruby Red 2013 Ford Taurus SHO with Performance Package,Airaid CAI, MGP Red Caliper covers, LMS 93 Tune, Custom A-pillar Gauge pod with Aeroforce Interceptor Gauges, LED Interior and Exterior lights

navbtcret

Quote from: Scott13SHO on May 15, 2014, 10:12:34 PM
Quote from: navbtcret on May 15, 2014, 09:49:56 PM
Try changing the seat filters, it is an easy job. The seat cooling has nothing to do with the heating or cooling of the car, it is a separate system. If the filters do not fix it and it is under warranty take it in to the dealer.

I was trying to find them, where the hell are they?


Move the seat fully forward and tilt it as far forward and up as it will go. You will see the housing there under the seat in the back of the seat. There is a filter in each front seat.
2013 SHO Non PP, LMS 93 Performance v8, 3 Bar MAP, 170 Stat, MDesign CAI, Hot Pipes with TiAL BOV, PPE Catted Downpipes

jmr061

Access it from the rear seat area and reach under the front seat.


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Jason
16 Edge Sport

Frozen Taurus

I doubt the seat filters are an issue, I just checked mine for the first time and they were nearly brand new looking with 30,000 miles (62,000km) these are very non restrictive filters anyway ...  it would take a lot of dirt to clog them
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

Scott13SHO

I have a pug that comes into the car with me and sheds like a mofo, so I'm going to see if they are clogged up first then I'll take it to the dealership.


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Ruby Red 2013 Ford Taurus SHO with Performance Package,Airaid CAI, MGP Red Caliper covers, LMS 93 Tune, Custom A-pillar Gauge pod with Aeroforce Interceptor Gauges, LED Interior and Exterior lights

SHOdded

2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

geswek

Yeah; I spent half an hour pulling hair from the a-pillars we swapped when I gave him my first gauge pod design.

jmr061


Quote from: Frozen Taurus on May 16, 2014, 06:00:06 PM
I doubt the seat filters are an issue, I just checked mine for the first time and they were nearly brand new looking with 30,000 miles (62,000km) these are very non restrictive filters anyway ...  it would take a lot of dirt to clog them

I thought mine looked clean too when I checked. Here is a new one alongside what I thought looked like the clean one I pulled.






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Jason
16 Edge Sport

Frozen Taurus

Quote from: jmr061 on May 17, 2014, 11:05:29 AM

Quote from: Frozen Taurus on May 16, 2014, 06:00:06 PM
I doubt the seat filters are an issue, I just checked mine for the first time and they were nearly brand new looking with 30,000 miles (62,000km) these are very non restrictive filters anyway ...  it would take a lot of dirt to clog them

I thought mine looked clean too when I checked. Here is a new one alongside what I thought looked like the clean one I pulled.

Mine look like the top ones still, maybe previous car owner changed them once ... but I am doubting it since the rest of the car showed little care or preventative maintenance






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2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon