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isacs



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Heated seat loom
Finally now upgrading to heated seats, I'm planning on going oem. Has anybody used the mobilecenter loom?

http://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/index.php?ma...ddec05cb75

Other option is the FCX variant at 100 more??

http://www.fcx.co.uk/_p/prd1/2620831381/product/heated-seat-loom.

Anybody used either? Plus is it another dash out job for the switches and associated wiring?

Greg
Post #577319 12th Nov 2016 5:34pm
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Defender marto



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 HT Oslo Blue
I used the mobile centre loom and it is ok. But I got the one that only had the plug for the switche as I sourced the seat plugs myself, and I got my switches of eBay though. 25 for the 2. They where of a disco and the right orientation to but I could only find them in black but that did not bother me.
Post #577324 12th Nov 2016 5:45pm
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isacs



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So brought the loom from FCX, arrived today and fitted this evening. Very well made piece of kit, really was worth paying the extra.
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Post #580248 24th Nov 2016 10:45pm
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isacs



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Its all plug and play, no cutting no splicing. 2 relays go under the drivers seat, taking power from the fuse board in there. All cables are in convoluted tube, all with factory plugs on. Centre console out to piggy back the hazard button to give the switches and relays switched live and illumination, then correct left and right hand seat buttons with black and green molex plugs, another wire then down behind the fuse board (Td5) and join up to the harness under the seat again. There's a PDF on the FCX website (not viewable by mobile device) with full instructions, albeit puma but everything else is the same.

Took me about 2 hours in the dark just using a lead lamp.
Post #580257 24th Nov 2016 11:03pm
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Post #580324 25th Nov 2016 9:30am
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custom90



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FCX loom here too, very good. Thumbs Up Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
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Chopperone



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Slight hijack of thread: Mazda rx8 seats
Any idea as to which of these wiring looms would be best to use for Mazda seats OR am I better off making my own?
Thanks
Guy
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geobloke



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Just bought the MC loom (last night as it happens). These early dark morning dog walks have prioritised the warmth... Happy wife, happy...
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isacs



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Re: Slight hijack of thread: Mazda rx8 seats
Chopperone wrote:
Any idea as to which of these wiring looms would be best to use for Mazda seats OR am I better off making my own?
Thanks
Guy


Without seeing the connectors for the Mazda seats i wouldn't want to pass comment. Though I'm guessing they are just 2 wires?
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Chopperone



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geobloke wrote:
Just bought the MC loom (last night as it happens). These early dark morning dog walks have prioritised the warmth... Happy wife, happy...


Which loom did you buy & what is your vehicle?
Cheers
Guy
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huffhuff



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Copied form another thread I posted to;

I've only wired my drivers seat at the moment (passengers can just have cold bums). I wired both the motor/movement and heat to the same relay. Essentially, using a common earth and live. It's working on an ignition live to an illuminated switch by my hazards. I was lucky enough to get the male AND female connector for the seats too. This all goes back to my auxiliary fuse box with adequate fuse. My plan was to fit the relay with others in my ECU seat box...

So as you can work out, I have to switch the heat on to make any seat adjustments, but that doesn't happen too often and is only for a few seconds when needed. Originally, when wired separately, I was finding the seat moving on it's own as the door card was interfering with the switches.

I have since tidied the wiring and used heatshrink etc.*

PIN OUTS

Seat Motion
Grey - 12v
Purple - Ground

Lumbar
Yellow with Red trace - 12v
White with Yellow trace - Ground

Heat
Blue - 12v

Passenger Seat Heat
Red - 12v
Black - Ground


Click image to enlarge


* I'm lying. This was one of those quick jobs to 'see if it works' before doing a proper job. It's on the list... TD5 Defender 90
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geobloke



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Chopperone wrote:
geobloke wrote:
Just bought the MC loom (last night as it happens). These early dark morning dog walks have prioritised the warmth... Happy wife, happy...


Which loom did you buy & what is your vehicle?
Cheers
Guy


Hi Guy. Apologies I did not see this question. I bought the MC simple loom without switches. The switches I got of eBay for 30 from a Disco and in grey so the dash still looks proper. The seats (half leather items from a TDCI) work a treat, heat up quickly and I have to say is really fabulous on a cold damp morning. Wish I had done this mod years ago...

If anyone would like photos I am happy to put some up.

Cheers, Guy Thumbs Up
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