Audiovox SKS1 Operating instructions
OWNER’S MANUAL
AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
SINGLE SEAT WARMER
SKS1, SKL2, SCO1, SCO2, SSP1
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CONTENTS
Thank you for choosing a Audiovox product. We hope you will nd the
instructions in this owner’s/installation manual clear and easy to follow. If you take
a few minutes to look through it, you’ll learn how to use all the features of your
new seat warmer for maximum enjoyment.
Cautions 2
Kit Features 3
Installation Preparation 3
Seat Cushion 4
Back Rest 9
Seat Heater Switch 9
Seat Heater Wire Harness 10
Final Seat Assembly 10
System Operation 11
Seat Heater Use 11
Troubleshooting 12
Wiring Diagram 13
Seat Heater Specications 14
Warranty 15
CAUTION
• Do not place any heavy, sharp or pointed objects on the seats.
• Any uid spilled on the seats may destroy the seat heater and may cause
damage to the vehicle. Never operate the seat heater while the seats are wet or
soaked with uid.
• Do not keep insulating material (sheets, covers, coats) on the seats while the
seat heater is running. Do not place heat sensitive objects on the seats while
the seat heater is running.
• To protect damage and discharge of the battery, avoid seat heater operation for
extensive time periods without a running engine.
• Individuals, extra sensitive to heat, should only operate the seat heater in the
“LO” position.
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KIT FEATURES
Two Carbon Fiber Heater Pads
Wire Harness with In-Line Fuse
Round Switch with LED Indicator
8 Large Wire Ties
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
1. Seat heater system will NOT work on seats manufactured using the “foam in
place” (trim cover glued to foam pad) method of trim cover attachment.
2. If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft radio, the radio code must be
written down prior to disconnecting battery cable. The code must be re-
entered when the negative battery cable is re-installed.
3. If vehicle is equipped with an air bag, it is advisable to disconnect negative
battery cable for 3 minutes prior to beginning installation.
4. Only use parts and components supplied in kit for the seat heater installation.
The supplied components are carefully selected for optimal performance.
Foreign parts may lead to problems which could result in potential damage to
the seat heater components or vehicle.
NOTE: The installation of the heating pads must be free of creases and wrinkles.
6. Seats in vehicles with pre-loaded (power charge equipped) safety belts
must be removed and re-installed under strict adherence to the vehicle
manufacturers instructions.
7. In cases where a seat is equipped with an occupant pressure sensor for air
bag deployment; please refer to the manufacturer’s manual for any specic
instruction with regard to installing seat heater kits.
8. After installing seat heater wire harness, care must be taken to ensure all seat
motions are still possible without obstruction and the moving of the seat does
not cause any interference that could damage the seat heater wire harness.
9. Installation of a seat heater system with seats containing seam lines running
front to rear (length wise) is not permitted. Only exception is if the heating
pads are not directly located over the groove/s.
10. The overall side to side (width) of the heating pads must not be altered
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CAUTION: Do NOT cut the side of the heating pad.
11. Both heating pads must be connected to ensure system functions properly.
The SCO1, SCO2 and SSP1 are premium, pre-cut pads that are
designed to allow for quick installation on seats with vertical or
horizontal listings.
No cutting or taping required by the installer.
WARNING: Metal, electrical conductors or hog rings are not to be placed on,
through or across the heating element.
WARNING: Do not tap or solder seat heater harness to any airbag circuits. Yellow
tape, tubing and connectors will indicate airbag circuits.
WARNING: Do not tap or solder seat heater harness to any pre-loaded safety
belt circuits.
Installation Parts
Description Quantity
Seat Heater Pad 2
Wire Harness Assembly 1
Switch Assembly 1
Wire Ties 8
Seat Cushion
1. Prior to removing seat from vehicle, lay heating pads on seat to verify size and
t.
2. Park and secure the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. If you have any doubt concerning the
layout of the vehicle wire harness, consult the wiring diagram provided by the
manufacturer.
4. Remove seat from vehicle and place on a suitable work table/area.
NOTE: Make certain to disconnect all wire connectors prior to removing seat from
vehicle.
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5. Disassemble seat as needed to gain access to seat cushion cover attachment
clips.
6. Unsnap j-clips and or remove “hog ring” clips and peel back cover. Refer to
Figures 1 and 2.
Figure 1
Figure 2
NOTE: If trim cover has hook and loop style tie down, care must be taken when
removing cover.
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7. Measure the width of the center seat area between the longitudinal seams.
NOTE: The width must be at least 10 inches (250 mm). The heating pad CANNOT
contact the side seems of the seat. If it does make contact, the seat heater cannot
be installed. Refer to Figure 3.
Figure 3
The SCO1, SCO2 and SSP1 are premium, pre-cut pads that are
designed to allow for quick installation on seats with vertical or
horizontal listings.
No cutting or taping required by the installer. If using one of
these models, proceed to step 11 and simply install following
the general installation instructions.
8. Position the heating pad with the label facing down and the wire harness
routed towards the back of the seat area. Adjust the pad so the thermostat
is located approximately 1-2 inches (25-50 mm) forward of the back rest. In
cases where the seat cushion contains lateral grooves (side to side) to allow
for trim cover attachment, a section of the heating pad will need to be cut out.
Refer to Figure 4.
Figure 4
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9. Once the area that needs to be cut out is marked, remove the heating pad
from the cushion. Measure in (towards Center of pad) on each side 1 9/16 inch
(40mm) and mark. This is necessary to ensure that the main power supply for
the heating pad does not get damaged or cut. Refer to Figure 5.
Figure 5
10. Cut out the marked area. With the section removed, wrap the lateral “bridges”
with the black insulation tape. Repeat procedure on remaining sides of the
cut out. Refer to Figure 6.
Figure 6
1 9/16 Inch
40mm
1 9/16 Inch
40mm
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11. Reposition heating pad onto cushion foam. Make sure the thermostat is in the
correct location. Refer to Step 9. Using the supplied double sided tape, attach
the back edge of the heating pad to the cushion foam. With the pad attached
at the rear, determine the nal length.
NOTE: Make sure that the length dierence between the cushion pad and back rest
pad is not more than 10-3/4 inches (275 mm). Refer to Figure 7.
Figure 7
12. Trim if needed.
NOTE: The seat heater pad should reach the forward edge of the seat cushion.
Refer to Figure 8.
Figure 8
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13. Route the heating pad wire harness so that it exits the trim cover in an
inconspicuous area.
14. Installation is now complete.
NOTE: Double check to make sure the pad does not have any wrinkles or is folded
over onto itself. Once checked, carefully re-attach trim cover
Back Rest
1. Follow the same order and procedures for steps 5-13 for installing the heating
pad to the back rest.
NOTE: For step 11, use the tape that is on the pads. One at the top and the other
approximately half way down to ensure the pad will not loosen and wrinkle over
time due to eects of gravity.
Seat Heater Pad Wire Harness Routing/Attachment
1. Route wires from cushion & back to underside of seat. Use supplied wire ties
to fasten harness to seat.
WARNING: Make sure attachment locations will NOT interfere with any seat
movement.
Seat Heater Switch
1. With the seat still removed from vehicle, choose a switch location on a at
surface where the wires won’t interfere with any seat movement.
2. Mark the location and drill a 3/4 inch (19.5 mm) hole using a stepped drill bit.
NOTE: Hand ling may be required for nal tting.
3. Insert switch through opening and snap into place.
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Seat Heater Wire Harness
1. Remove vehicle scu plate and kick panel.
2. Starting under seat, route the main harness through carpet opening toward
scu plate. Route the harness along scu plate towards the underside of
dash.
NOTE: If an opening in carpet does not exist, create one as required.
3. Using a digital volt/ohm meter, locate a switched ignition circuit that is
capable of handling a 10A continuous current and attach using one of the
supplied T-tap connectors. Use red T-tap for 18-22 gauge wire, blue T-tap
for 16-14 gauge wire or yellow T-tap for 12-10 gauge wire. Attach spade
connector to seat heater harness red wire and connect to T-tap.
NOTE: Improper installation could drain your battery if you attach the seat heater
harness to a constant battery source.
WARNING: Never use engine control/ECM, safety device, ABS/ARS or engine
cooling fan, etc. to power the seat heater circuit.
4. Attach ring connector on the black harness wire to a suitable ground source at
vehicle.
NOTE: A T-tap and spade connector can also be used if needed. Tap/splice into only
one vehicle circuit per seat heater harness.
Final Seat Assembly
1. Re-assemble remaining components of seat.
2. Load seat into vehicle. Do not install mounting fasteners.
3. Re-connect vehicle harness connectors. Connect seat heater switch, main
power and heating elements to seat heater harness.
NOTE: Heating elements can be plugged into either connector.
4. Install seat mounting fasteners and torque to manufacturers recommended
specications.
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