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Mini Roadster seat heating issue

My 2015 Mini Roadster has developed a rather unpleasant issue: the seat heating isn't working. Neither seat gets warm, and I've got an error stored in the error memory pointing towards a defective seat heating mat. From what I've read, it's a common problem. Estimate from the shop is around 390€, which seems steep. Anyone else had this issue? Is it definitely the seat cushion heating element, or could it be something else like a thermal sensor?

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Seat heater problems are a pain, it's like having a lukewarm cup of coffee on a cold morning – disappointing! Has the temperature control been acting up at all, or is it just completely dead? Also, did you check the wiring under the seat? Sometimes those connections can get loose or damaged.

Okay, if the light's on but nobody's home (no heat), and you've checked the wiring, it really does sound like the heating mat itself. The temperature control usually just regulates how hot it gets, not whether it works at all. Since you have an error code pointing to the mat, and you've visually inspected the connections, I'd say the shop's diagnosis is probably accurate. 390€ sounds about right for parts and labor these days. Better to get it fixed before winter really hits!

The temperature control seems fine, the light comes on and all. And yeah, I did check the wiring. Everything looks solid, no obvious breaks or anything. You mentioned the temperature control though, how would that affect the seat heating?

Thanks for the input. It does seem like the seat heating mat was the culprit, just like the error code suggested. Bit the bullet and had it replaced. Total cost was indeed around 390€. Annoying, but at least my bum will be warm again.

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