Morning all.

 

I shall picking up a set of the above mentioned mk4 golf recaros in the coming weeks.

 

I've searched for info on adding the heated element but to no avail.

 

My question is..

 

Has anyone fitted them with the original Octavia Mk1 heated switch using the Golf mk4 wiring looms that are available?

Are they a straight plug and play or could the mk1 heated loom fit the seats?

 

Cheers 

If you happen to be buying them of a guy called Alan, be sure I shall have to hunt you down...

 

The wiring is different compared to the Octavia. I'm looking for a set to go in my L&K which I believe are plug and play. If retrofitting a few people have used the Golf MK4 heated switches which in my eyes doesn't look right.

So, if you're buying a wiring loom, I'd probably go for the Octavia with the switch but, make sure it comes with the relays and then match up the wiring (The octavia heated seat switch has both dials in one unit, hence the need for separate relays.). I think you only need a 12v and ground to get them working.

 

I found this thread which is for the Fabia but it should be to dissimilar -

 

Also, here is the wiring diagram for the MK4 Golf which should help identify the wires.

 

To make one's life easier, you could go for the Kufatec loom and then source the relays from TPS/Skoda

https://www.kufatec.com/en/skoda/octavia/octavia-1u/cable-set-seat-heating-for-skoda-octavia-1u-40303

 

I have factory heated VRS seats in my MK1, but I wanted to retrofit another set into my other VRS.

 

 

I wouldn't recommend doing what I did and spend 5 hours stripping the interior of an L&K just for the wiring loom/relays (basically the whole kit) But, seeing as I had a massive area and the whole day I didn't mind.

 

Pictures here:

As it's all factory for me it's just a matter of moving the loom into my VRS and connecting it.

 

Edited 19 February, 20215 yr by DeanVRS20VT

They are the seats I shall be getting from Allan bud. 

 

I did want to keep it as OEM looking as possible and have original switches and use golf wiring. But I think I'm going to get the wiring and switches from a golf and put the switches in the ashtray. 

 

Just have it as that for the time being then think about changing it in the future.

The car I'm picking up has factory sunroof, cruise and rear sensors. So want to do like you've done and get most options fitted as possible. 

 

Think I asked you on insta about the indicator comfort signals the other day. 

18 minutes ago, Janno1 said:

They are the seats I shall be getting from Allan bud. 

You must’ve beaten me by hours, lucky sod.

Let us know how you get on too, and if you haven’t done so yet. Create a thread in the project area so we can all keep up to date.

 

18 minutes ago, Janno1 said:

Think I asked you on insta about the indicator comfort signals the other day. 

I’ve actually just made a new thread about my Black VRS, there’s a picture in there which has the layout of wiring for the comfort indicators. If you get lost, watch Humble Mechanics video. 

Always best to contact me on here. 

Edited 21 February, 20215 yr by DeanVRS20VT

25 minutes ago, DeanVRS20VT said:

You must’ve beaten me by hours, lucky sod.

Let us know how you get on too, and if you haven’t done so yet. Create a thread in the project area so we can all keep up to date.

I think I clicked onto Facebook just after he had posted, plus Smithy tagging me in it too haha.

 

There's actually a build thread for it already but I think I shall start a second for it. Just needs a few bits then it will be perfect. Plus I think it will be with me for life and forged etc in the future. So be worth doing a new thread. 

 

I think I looked over your thread. I shall check again once I've bought the comfort indicator etc.

Very impressive to find one with most things ticked. I wouldn't mind finding a set of xenons too. 

5 minutes ago, Janno1 said:

Very impressive to find one with most things ticked. I wouldn't mind finding a set of xenons too. 

I got lucky with that and I was looking for months everyday.

 

A MK1 Black VRS estate has just sold with them from factory. A guy put it up for sale yesterday and it’s already sold. If you can find an L&K in the breakers, see if you can get the Xenons. You will need all the other parts too and it’s quite involved.

1 hour ago, DeanVRS20VT said:

If you can find an L&K in the breakers, see if you can get the Xenons. You will need all the other parts too and it’s quite involved

Hopefully one comes up...with black interior. Door cards and xenons will be purchased. If not then I'll retrofit projector lights and send white bits from the door cards off for a re trim at some point. 

 

Mad the cars aren't worth a great deal but will want to make it the best it can be haha. Hopefully one day the prices will climb..doubtful mind!