hgray14 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I used to drive a '93 850 GLT with front heated seats that would just about burn you. It was AWESOME because I like to drive with my window or sunroof open (as long as it is clear and sunny). My '95 850 turbo doesn't seem to have the same umph. Is there anything I can do about this? Can I double up the heating pads (run two instead of one?) or is there a particular model/year that is known to run very hot? I thought I heard about a recall on one because it got too hot. I want some of those. I think I am smart enough to turn off the heater before it burns me...although I guess if the "too hot" has something to do with melting wires I would have to address that. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Betty Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 my 96 850R was really lite too in terms of heat. I swapped V70R front seats into my T5-R and these will literally burn you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgray14 Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 my 96 850R was really lite too in terms of heat. I swapped V70R front seats into my T5-R and these will literally burn you. I will start looking for V70R seats. I want burn baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--Aaron-- Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Yes, do look for 70 series seats.....I wonder how much work the heater pads would be to get into your seats though? The heater pads new run like 60 bucks or so.......not bad. I have to agree, 70 series seats get much hotter........I rarely use my climate control heat. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgray14 Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Yes, do look for 70 series seats.....I wonder how much work the heater pads would be to get into your seats though? The heater pads new run like 60 bucks or so.......not bad. I have to agree, 70 series seats get much hotter........I rarely use my climate control heat. I hear that dealing with removing and reinstalling the seat covers is a PITA but then again, I have never done it and love working on the car. Plus, I like my seats. The leather is in great shape and isn't the 70 series a different seat design? I might look around for those seats and then swap out the heaters...although in a junkyard it is hard to know if the seat heaters are any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Betty Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Yes the 70 series is different. Swapping pads would just mean taking off the skins and putting them back on. If your patient it could be done, but my seat bottom was torn and frankley T5-R fronts are lacking bolsters and i found that i slid around in the seat alot. V70R's have more bolster and the suede keeps you from sliding as much as the leather does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgray14 Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Yes the 70 series is different. Swapping pads would just mean taking off the skins and putting them back on. If your patient it could be done, but my seat bottom was torn and frankley T5-R fronts are lacking bolsters and i found that i slid around in the seat alot. V70R's have more bolster and the suede keeps you from sliding as much as the leather does. What do you mean by bolsters? And I am running stock '95 turbo seats...this is not my T-5R. My daily driver (the one with all the upgrades) has the stock tan interior so swapping in T-5R seats would look funny. I guess I should sit in some 70 series seats to see how they feel. It is kind of dumb of me to want to fight change when there is a good chance that the newer seats are even more comfortable and better for your back then the old ones. How is the lumbar support in the 70 series seats? thanks for your input What do you mean by bolsters? And I am running stock '95 turbo seats...this is not my T-5R. My daily driver (the one with all the upgrades) has the stock tan interior so swapping in T-5R seats would look funny. I guess I should sit in some 70 series seats to see how they feel. It is kind of dumb of me to want to fight change when there is a good chance that the newer seats are even more comfortable and better for your back then the old ones. How is the lumbar support in the 70 series seats? I forgot to ask; does everything swap okay between the 70s and the 850s? Do they bolt in and do all the airbags, seatbelt warnings, etc work okay? thanks for your input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbrightside2009 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Yes, do look for 70 series seats.....I wonder how much work the heater pads would be to get into your seats though? The heater pads new run like 60 bucks or so.......not bad. I have to agree, 70 series seats get much hotter........I rarely use my climate control heat. +1 my old 850 they did not get too hot, my s70 they burn pretty good lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaskMule Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 I used to drive a '93 850 GLT with front heated seats that would just about burn you. It was AWESOME because I like to drive with my window or sunroof open (as long as it is clear and sunny). My '95 850 turbo doesn't seem to have the same umph. Is there anything I can do about this? Can I double up the heating pads (run two instead of one?) or is there a particular model/year that is known to run very hot? I thought I heard about a recall on one because it got too hot. I want some of those. I think I am smart enough to turn off the heater before it burns me...although I guess if the "too hot" has something to do with melting wires I would have to address that. thanks When I was researching the vin on my 850 before I bought it, I discovered there is indeed a seat heater system recall on certain years of 850's. Volvo will replace the complete pads and wiring for 0$. You might want to look into that. I can't imagine Id want the seat any hotter than it gets now, it's superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazarvospeed Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 I don't think it matters what year volvo we have , in the family right now including mine . 94 850t , (2) 95 850t , 2000 v70 , 2005 xc90t All get burning hot. Its the ripped seats that get the hottest :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
855 Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 My driver seat never worked. Replaced the tstat and the seat got to the point where it felt like it was burning you, but it only lasted one week before the seat stopped working again. Maybe its a short and thats why it gets hot before stuff ting the bed hence teh recalls? Will the recall still be covered today if it affected your particular model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaskMule Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Will the recall still be covered today if it affected your particular model? Google is your friend; Here's a little something to help you get going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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