I have found older posts regarding the seat heaters, and have read most of them. It seems owners are either very happy with the way the seat heaters work, or owners state, they are "inadequate."
Mine are inadequate. I have taken my Giulia to Alfa Romeo of Scottsdale, AZ., where I have always received professional, friendly, and timely service. (I highly recommend them.)
I stated to the service advisor, Jon, that the seats do not heat up as well as my friend's Giulia, and that is precisely how he worded it on my repair order. (My friend also has a 2018 TI Sport, and the seats in his Giulia heat up quickly and get nice and warm, much like the B.M.W. X3 he also owns.)The technician, Will, gave me a copy of the repair order stating that..."The driver's seat is getting to 100 degrees on the highest setting. The seat heater is working properly at this time."
Of course, I live in the desert of Phoenix, Arizona, and most of the time seat heaters aren't an issue, if anything, it's too hot here. However, t does get cold in the winter months with mornings in the '30s. And, the seats don't get to 100 degrees when the temperature is 30 degrees outside. When the tech tested the seats, it's was probably 70 degrees in the shop, and raising the seat temperature to 100 degrees just indicates to me, that they are turning on. Maybe, I am being too picky, but I don't think so. Too many owners out there in GIULIA FORUMS.COM LAND have been unhappy with the performance of the seat heaters. They fall short of performing as well as other vehicles we presently own or have owned in the past... Myself included.
I may have to move back to Connecticut, and the seat heaters in my car won't make a dent in 0-degree winter weather there. The seat heaters are marginal, at best, for 45-degree weather. I turn them on, and after 10 minutes, the seats aren't any warmer than what my body heat would generate in a car without seat heaters.
Might there be a way to boost the amount of heat to the seats? Is there a relay, thermostat, or something regulating the temperature that can be adjusted or overridden?
Is there a simple workaround solution someone has stumbled across?
Has anyone brought their car in for service with the complaint of the seat heaters not working adequately, and had it resolved?
If you have... What did the dealership do? Can you P.M. a copy of the repair order or please let me know what solution was found?
I appreciate any and all information regarding a solution.
Thanks...
Mine are inadequate. I have taken my Giulia to Alfa Romeo of Scottsdale, AZ., where I have always received professional, friendly, and timely service. (I highly recommend them.)
I stated to the service advisor, Jon, that the seats do not heat up as well as my friend's Giulia, and that is precisely how he worded it on my repair order. (My friend also has a 2018 TI Sport, and the seats in his Giulia heat up quickly and get nice and warm, much like the B.M.W. X3 he also owns.)The technician, Will, gave me a copy of the repair order stating that..."The driver's seat is getting to 100 degrees on the highest setting. The seat heater is working properly at this time."
Of course, I live in the desert of Phoenix, Arizona, and most of the time seat heaters aren't an issue, if anything, it's too hot here. However, t does get cold in the winter months with mornings in the '30s. And, the seats don't get to 100 degrees when the temperature is 30 degrees outside. When the tech tested the seats, it's was probably 70 degrees in the shop, and raising the seat temperature to 100 degrees just indicates to me, that they are turning on. Maybe, I am being too picky, but I don't think so. Too many owners out there in GIULIA FORUMS.COM LAND have been unhappy with the performance of the seat heaters. They fall short of performing as well as other vehicles we presently own or have owned in the past... Myself included.
I may have to move back to Connecticut, and the seat heaters in my car won't make a dent in 0-degree winter weather there. The seat heaters are marginal, at best, for 45-degree weather. I turn them on, and after 10 minutes, the seats aren't any warmer than what my body heat would generate in a car without seat heaters.
Might there be a way to boost the amount of heat to the seats? Is there a relay, thermostat, or something regulating the temperature that can be adjusted or overridden?
Is there a simple workaround solution someone has stumbled across?
Has anyone brought their car in for service with the complaint of the seat heaters not working adequately, and had it resolved?
If you have... What did the dealership do? Can you P.M. a copy of the repair order or please let me know what solution was found?
I appreciate any and all information regarding a solution.
Thanks...
