2009 A3 Seat Heater
 

Just out of curiosity, how hot do your seats get? W/ mine cranked at 6 you can barely feel the heat. Compared to a Golf my A3s seem weak.

What have you guys experienced?

In addition, has anyone noticed that the leather on there driver's side seat is loose? You can leave a 'bum imprint' on mine.

Welcome your comments.

Thanks

Re: 2009 A3 Seat Heater
 

I turn mine on max at 3 and it's way too hot after a while.. 2 is perfect for me :)

do you wear super thick pants or what?

Re: 2009 A3 Seat Heater
 

We've found the same thing about our heated seats. I'm taking it in to the dealer in a couple weeks to investigate. This is definitely different than the other Audi's we've had, which would set your butt on fire with the heat set at 6.

Re: 2009 A3 Seat Heater
 

Update: Was at the dealer today, and apparently VW/Audi have new seat heaters that don't get as hot. It seems that some were burning the seats and in some cases the occupants. A friend of mine confirms that his VW was recalled and lower power seat heaters were installed.

Re: 2009 A3 Seat Heater
 

I have the same problem with my 2009 A3, have it always on 6 and there is minimal heat. Drove the other day a 09 Jetta, and setting 3 was plenty warm for me

Re: 2009 A3 Seat Heater
 

Too bad, I enjoy the ass burning after skiing haha

Re: 2009 A3 Seat Heater
 

The dealer just told me that the heated seats on the 09's are tuned down by design. I'm all the way up to 6 and it doesn't compare to my old Accord. In the old car it felt like you're sitting on bread slices fresh out of the toaster.

Re: 2009 A3 Seat Heater
 

Does anyone know whether the seat heaters work on a thermostat or is it simply output power proportional to the setting 1-6? Put another way, do the seats heat up quicker at setting 6 than at lower settings?