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Originally Posted by noflash
Yes, we have become spoiled. We love our heated seats and I know of a place that will install them (for about $400, I think). They do not have experience with hybrids and I am writing to find out if there are any ISSUES to know about installing aftermarket, battery-connected items.
I think there is a normal car battery up front that they could connect to. Anyone know of any issues?
Thanks, noflash
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Good question.
At first I would say, that there's no easy way to tap the existing power delivery harnesses on the Civic Hybrid needed to drive the heating elements. I believe that would have to be implemented with dedicated harnesses (likely an Acura CSX or aftermarket setup) and then there's the battery issue. From what I can see, the battery on our 06HCH's may not be able to sustain the additional power drain over reasonable periods of time. This would likely require that the battery be upgraded and the charging mechanism revised for proper & safe operation.
I think the setup would have to look remarkably similar to the Canadian Acura CSX with leather seats.
http://www.acura.ca/AcuraEng/Models/CSX/Specifications
Cheers;
MSantos