alanbns

I'm looking at a used A3, but it doesnt have heated seats. ie no cold weather package.

Any idea if a retrofit is a) doable, b) economic

Jack_Smackus

Quite involved from what he told me. You have to take the seat out open them up. Hopefully the leather/fabric is clipped on. Lay down the heating element and then wire it up to a power source. Install a switch somewhere in line of the power.

He didn't blink an eye in doing but I would think twice.

memphis10

We've pretty much turned the corner here (weather wise); temperatures back in the mid to high 60s sometimes 70s

alanbns

leather seats w/o heaters is torture!

memphis10

LOL!!

qfrog Ti20

2. insert elements
3. add wiring to center console
4. change climate control unit for unit with openings for heated seats.
5.wire it up.
6. test & re-upholster seats.
7. enjoy.

benmontemayor

The main issue is wiring. I'm not sure if it is prewired. Based on my last mod, the rear does not come prewired.

bbbradley

There are plenty of DIY kits out there, just take the seat apart, inset the element and wire it back up. It's not an overly complex task, just requires some attention to detail to make it look nice and find a place for the switches.