Seeking Advice on 2003 Kia Joice Seat Heating Failure

Hey there, I had a somewhat similar issue a while back with my 2000 Kia Sportage, petrol engine. It wasn't the most pleasant experience, I'll tell you that much. However, as soon as I observed that my seat heater wasn't functioning right, I took it to my garage. Turned out, the problem was indeed the heating mat in my seat. They tested the heater switch, the circuits, and finally identified the heating mat as the culprit. Apparently, it can often burn out or become defective over time. They mentioned something about checking the continuity of the heater circuit. In my case, they had to replace the entire heating mat. That did the trick for me, and I've had no issues since. It was fairly serious in the sense that I had to go without my heated seat for a couple of days - not a complete disaster, but enough to cause a bit of inconvenience in winter. My advice would be to find yourself a trustworthy mechanic and get the heating system checked out thoroughly. It's not the kind of thing you'd want to mess around with yourself unless you know your way around a car's electrical system. Good luck with it all! Best

Hey! Thanks for sharing your experience, it sounds like you've been on quite a journey with your Kia Sportage! It seems I might be looking at the same ordeal as you with my Joice. I appreciate the advice on finding a good mechanic, wouldn't want to dig into the car's electrical system myself. Just curious, do you recall around how much it cost you to get the heating mat replaced? Also, have you experienced any other related issues popping up since you got that fixed? Thanks once again for the help! Cheers!

Hey! No worries! Glad to share my journey if it helps. As for your concern about the cost, it set me back around 390€, which included the cost of the new heating mat and labour charges. Yeah, a bit steep I know, but at least, the seat heating failure was put to rest and honestly, it was worth every penny during those chilly mornings. As far as related issues, I'm happy to report - nope, no issues at all. Since the fix, the seat heater has been running perfectly. So, I'd say once you get it sorted, you should be good to go. Good luck with the fix, and stay warm! Best

Hey! Oh €390 sounds a bit on the upper side, but I guess you're right - avoiding those frosty mornings for good is definitely worth it. Good to know you haven't faced any related issues since the fix. That's comforting to know. I'll kick-start the process with my local mechanic and pray it doesn't burn a hole in my pocket. Thanks heaps for the invaluable advice. Take care and keep warm too! Cheers!