The heated seat switch on my KK shorted out when I hit a big bump and drowned it in Mountain Dew. The seats came on, stayed on all night and drained the battery. After I jumped it, the seats still would not shut off.

I pulled the fuse so I'm good but it's winter and I might like a warm seat soon.

I'm thinking about replacing the switch and maybe even moving it somewhere away from the cup holder.

Has anyone ever had this problem?

Is there any long term solution other than moving the switch?

It's just a rheostat, right? Does anyone make a watertight rheostat?

Thanks in advance!

Matt

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2010 KK Renegade 4x4 Sky Slider - Custom roof rack and rock rails, 30" light bar, Rugged Ridge floor mats, ProClip Phone Mount towing 12ft. RC Cargo/Camping Trailer

Do you have the dealer-installed heated seats with the flat push-buttons on the center console, or the factory heated seats with the push buttons in the bank with the ESC Off, Hill Descent, Hazard lights, etc. on the center dash?

Here is the website for the company that makes aftermarket & dealer installed heated seats for Chrysler & others. You may be able to get a switch from them and save a ton of money over the dealer. http://www.checkcorp.com/seat-heater/seat-heaters.asp

If you have the factory option, the buttons are connected to a circuit board behind the center dash panel, which would have to be replaced. That would be a MOPAR only option, but if you could find the part number you might be able to order it over the Internet.

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2008 Liberty Sport 4x4 Automatic

Jeepin By Al 4" Lift Kit
BFG KO2’s 245/75R16
Full MOPAR skid plates
Rock Lizard Skink Super Sliders
AtTheHelm Front Recovery System & Roof Rack
M116A3 Trailer build thread: viewtopic.php?f=72&t=77997

Not only dealer
Standard part # DS-3076

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2006 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited - Nov '14
GDE Eco Tune - Nov '14
Sasquatch Motor Sports Intake Elbow Kit - Jan '15
TB / WP / SAMCO Hoses - Dec '14 (93,000 miles)
Redline Synthetics (Frt/Rear Differentials) - Dec '14 (93,000 miles)

Pull the switch out and wash it. Just make sure it is good and dry before reinstalling it.

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07 KA Light Khaki, Manual trany.
2.5" Adjust-A-Strut JBA lift, Euro taillights,
Home made; Front Tilt Hood, Roof Rack, RAM Air, & CAI.
ESP Off Switch
Take a ride on the Trō side!