Wiring heated seats

Hello All
Could some of you fine folks tell me what your wiring your heated seats to for power. Its a 2017 Tacoma TRD Sport. I know nothing about electronics.
thanks for your time

 

I used fuse taps. I would say it's an ambitious project if you know nothing about electronics. I would start by watching a few you tube videos on installing heated seats and then decide if you want to tackle it.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-bitter-sweet-heated-seat.420936/

 

ty

 

@gordi

 

I have done 12-15 sets and I wore them to a switch on power source at the inside fusepanel. I use a fuse tap and make sure the wire can hold the power so they only are on when the car is. They usually draw 2-4 amps each so I split them up. Second if ur taking the upholstery off get a pair of 8inch bolt cutters for the hog rings and then a hog ring tool and rings for putting it back on. I use and adhesive spray to tac the heaters to the seats and zipties for the center bars.

 

I'm installing some new custom Katzkins myself as well the heated seats. I've got some hogring pliers and rings on the way.I just need a couple of more tools and I will be ready for the seats but the heated seat part is the only thing thats got me worried. I don't even know some of the terminology of wiring the seats. Pretty dumb ahh.

 

It's two wires. Ground one. Then put the red one to a hot. Then hide the wire loom and relay under the center console. Then install the buttons. Simple really. The stripping of the seat cloth is the real bitch

 

gordi your great guy for helping me !!! What would be a good hot?

 

Seats are not a issue with me skin and foam is right up my alley.

 

There is a fuse panel under the dash. Look for one that is constant on when the key is on. Like window motors or radio and there are a few blanks that may be hot when key is on. I use fuse taps. Makes it very easy, or if u want you can wire them through to the battery but then you must always remember to turn them off when not in the vehicle.

 

What is a fuse tap? starting to understand ty

 

In the great state of Idaho there is some great hunting maybe I can help you some day.

 

Ok found out what a fuse tap is on Ebay of all places they had a very nice write up about them.

On my truck what fuses wouldbe best to share?

 

Mini fuse tap. Tap into the 15 amp power outlet spot. Mine work great.

 

Can you guys link us to the heated kits you've used ?

Thanks

 

ive used this one here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AKEVNP2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 the install was pretty straight forward. Just be prepared to sweat a little and don't be too freaked out about the upholstery being taken off. Good luck!

 

I didn't use bolt cutters, just have needle nose pliers and pulled them out.

 

I've done shit loads. Pulling them takes forever. Dremel with cut off wheel or the 8inch bolt cutter pliers make it quick and easy. 1987 4Runner seats had 24 per seat and I did 4 of them

 

I don't know what you did then. All I did was grab them with the pliers, twist, and pull. As easy as that.

 

Must be different junk on a 3rd gen.