Hi I have a 2012 Maxima and I did a complete interior swap. The new seats are factory heated seats and the new console has the seat heater seat buttons.Is it possible to use the wires from a kit like this to wire those seats? my car is not wired for heated seats.
Started this install tonight, just pulled all the wires and switches are installed, but it's gotten too dark out to continue. Ry your videos are fantastic! I've become so much more confident and excited about working on my vehicles since finding you. (I even joined Reddit for the X info) Thank you!
A couple ideas. 1) You could replace leaf springs. 2) Replace rear open diff with some sort of limited slip diff. 3) add a snorkel (I know that isn't really useful for you but I've been wondering if it's possible)
Love the leaf spring idea. Snorkel sounds fun too! Not sure if I want to get into the diff but I appreciate the suggestion. Thanks for the feedback man!!
@@Rythecarguy No, Yank you! I have 2011 Xterra and your vids have been very helpful many times! Replaced struts and spark plugs using your videos. You have me tempted for seat warmers!!!!
Haha thank you. I figured someone would notice. Usually with something like this I will do one side first and have it down pat. Then shoot the video once I have the experience. I did it differently this time.
You should install power seats from a pro4x frontier or one from a r51 pathy! I assume the wiring will be similar. Not sure how big of gauge wire you need etc for it though
Great work as always! I’ve watched so many of your videos to help me with my Xterra. So thankful for your had work! Not sure if you’ve done a video yet but u-joints would be helpful as well
I just bought a stock Nissan X-Terra and was thinking of some u[grades to do to it. Its a 2005 SE. You should make a top 5 things to add/change to your X-Terra.
Excellent video, I was looking for a video to replace the upholstery. This is great! Except that you did not removed the seat cover completely. I think if you remove the cover seat and replace it with a new one since you already did all that work, then you will be able to position the heating pad on the desired position. You/we will now have a heating seat with a new upholstery! Mine is already ripped and I’m sure most of the 2005 Xterras need a new cover. This could be a less expensive than doing all the upholstery. Hopefully you do a video showing us how to replace that seat cover Thank you!
Should be easy for you to put on leather covers now. Mine came from Katzkin Leather, Montabello, CA. I got mine through a dealer because they install them on new cars and they look great. Wish I had told them to add the heaters. I needed them this past winter at -18 in Montana.
I can tell you from experience your wasting time & lubricant. You'll have to replace the motor & regulator. They are cheap & easy to do. 1A Auto sells the parts & has How To Videos.
Finally an xterra video ,nice job man. As far as what I'll like to see I wheel bearings, as i have an 07 Pathfinder which is pretty much the same car, but if everything's working fine I guess there's no need😁
Thanks! Yea it’s been too long. I like the bearing idea but yea, ok will wait till one starts to make some noise to do that. Thanks for watching. More Xterra vids coming soon!
Dude I love your videos I got a silver 2006 Xterra just from watching your videos and I'm going to start working on it I think I'm going to do videos and load them up on my channel my content is different but finally I found a channel that shows working on the Nissan Xterra
Ry the car guy - circleing back around to this, I am finally buying these dorman seat heaters tonight for both seats. Guess I’ll need to find another place for a second add a fuse as well.
Love all of your videos, thank you! I just did this to my 2012 last night. Quick question, did you wire both seats to one fuse or did you use two different slots?
Love you channel being a fellow Xterrarian here lol. Your vid helped me on my Fog light install. I will say seeing yours tho with Manual rolling windows my last car had that was in early 90s and I had no idea X had that as an option. Also at end of Vid we have same year 2005 curious how many miles I have automatic with 108.7k but electrical windows. How about for your next thing to do is Tint the windows on it which you being in Florida would really help!!! Love the channel and all the vids you been making! Last thing couldn't you get nice seat covers and stick them to Stock Seats then put seat covers over and wire how you did?
Thanks man! I appreciate you watching my videos! My X is going to hit 150k soon. I think I am around 148,500 miles. I like the tint idea, it does get crazy hot down here. I suppose if you are not worried about potentially messing up your upholstery with adhesive you could try it. I would also recommend a very thick seat cover of you try it. Most seat covers are super thin. I would not want you to burn yourself or something by not having enough fabric between you and the heating element. If you try it let me know how it goes!
@@Rythecarguy Thanks for reply and really do love your X vids. You make everything so simplistic and enjoyable as you do stuff.. I bought some on amazon and they are a little thick like 1/4 inch and like a neoprene fabric style. The main reason is I've been needing to cover seats as driver seat from coming in and out is separating at a the point where the 2 fabrics meet from climbing in and out of the truck which for every older X i see that happens to it. So I need seat covers honestly to protect it and make the seats last and don't want to put in heat elements in regular seats then have seat covers as that seems to thick to me and won't be hot enough I think. I am gonna keep my X running as long as I can I love that truck. Its also 2wd "Soccer Mom" Edition lol. I bought mine brand new in 2005 with 3miles on it and like I said I have almost 109K now.
Hey Ry, used this guide to just swap my bottom seat cushion cover (OEM). 3 cuts on my hands doing the swap! - also that lose piece of black foam was reduced to a crumbly gooey mess (2007 Frontier). Anyway thanks for the help...!
I always enjoy your quality videos. Once again this is a Great video. I did both of my front seats for 2008 Xterra two years ago. By far the best mod I have done especially if you’re in a cold climate. I have not done any upholstery before so taking pictures was very helpful. Also, the metal parts under the seats are sharp so wearing the right gloves saved my hands. At the moment I am dealing with the short in my Transfer Case Unit. Essentially my 4wd works intermittently. Dealer quoted 1500$ CAD to replace. Can’t seem to get my hands in a used unit and the part itself. Is about 1200$CAD. Any ideas where to get a used TCU?
If you have heated seats now and they're not very warm, is it a very quick swap with adding the back element as well and not just changing the seat area(butt)?
Hey RY the CAR GUY. Really nice videos I have a question i have 08 exterra. I did LED LIGHTS and I unplugged both battery cables like you did on one your videos. And the VDC/SLIP LIGTHS COME ON I DON'T KNOW HOW RESET PLEASE CAN YOU HELP ME. THAN YOU.
Thanks for the video bro I love it I defenitly going to do this on my xterra but I have a question did you add heaters to the two front seat and one switch? Or you didn't show the second one thanks again
@@Rythecarguy I lived down there in Oak Ridge area as well as St. Cloud for about 17 years I can relate... but, living up here in Wisconsin now... I just HAD to give ya crap LOL Thanks for posting the vid :-)
@@Rythecarguy I grew up in Battle Creek! LOL til the age of 15, that's when we moved to Florida ... lived in Orange Heights first by Gainesville, then Crime Hills and then Oak Ridge LOL
Aloha y'all... I'm curious about where you purchase parts online for the Xterra...? Amazon? I've removed my headliner for repair (the liner fell apart and hung off the headliner for months before I pulled it off) and promptly lost some of the brackets and bolts... [ I regret NOT simply putting them back in place AFTER I pulled the headliner out... (sigh) I did put the parts in ziplock bags... and then quickly misplaced the bags... LOL ] Oooo... a headliner video would be nice... (grin) * * * U DUN GUD... I appreciate your efforts and quality of video... superb. * * * 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐞, 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚; 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐡𝐚 𝐲'𝐚𝐥𝐥... * * * Until that time. . .
Oh yea, you can certainly do that, We just need to remove all the hog clips to pull the cover totally off. I just don’t have the tools to put the hog clips back in or else I would do that.
Ry the car guy any chance you have a video that goes over tire sizes? I put a 3” spacer lift on my 2009 pathfinder and the tires look a little small. I wanna put more meaty tires on there with the stock rims, is that possible or would I need to get new rims? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all the vids btw, they’re a great help.
Oh man, unfortunately not. I have not gotten to upgrading rims/tires. I put on new rubber when I first bought it and I am waiting until they need to be replaced before I make a move. My only thought would be to point you in the directions of the forums. :/
Now the circuit has 2 fuses - confusing for the next guy if one blows at the fuse box he'll have no idea to check for a second. And there's a dedicated circuit for seat heater - so you didnt even have to use the "add-a-circuit".
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I spent years in the automotive aftermarket industry. I've done plenty of heated seats.
You have mad skills my friend
Thanks! 💪🏻👍🏻
Hi I have a 2012 Maxima and I did a complete interior swap. The new seats are factory heated seats and the new console has the seat heater seat buttons.Is it possible to use the wires from a kit like this to wire those seats? my car is not wired for heated seats.
lol I love your editing when running the wiring behind the dash -
Thanks 🤩
Started this install tonight, just pulled all the wires and switches are installed, but it's gotten too dark out to continue.
Ry your videos are fantastic! I've become so much more confident and excited about working on my vehicles since finding you. (I even joined Reddit for the X info) Thank you!
Absolutely geeked at the editing aspect of this video, well done. can't wait to work on my 06 SE with your instructional videos helping me out
Thank you! It was fun shoot and edit. Trying to be a lot more relaxed and have some fun. Thanks for watching.
A couple ideas. 1) You could replace leaf springs.
2) Replace rear open diff with some sort of limited slip diff.
3) add a snorkel (I know that isn't really useful for you but I've been wondering if it's possible)
Love the leaf spring idea. Snorkel sounds fun too! Not sure if I want to get into the diff but I appreciate the suggestion. Thanks for the feedback man!!
@@Rythecarguy No, Yank you! I have 2011 Xterra and your vids have been very helpful many times! Replaced struts and spark plugs using your videos. You have me tempted for seat warmers!!!!
Ha! Thumbnail scared me before I read the title. I thought, "who has time to snap a pic while they're car is on fire!?" Great video man 👍
Haha thanks man. I appreciate you watching.
@@Rythecarguy Nice Job
Nice video, I would like to see if you can make the drivers seat electric!
Also I would like to see you program a the key fob!
That would have been the PERFECT time to replace your driver Seat Cover... Great video RY
Thanks 👍
Love your unrehearsed videos.
Haha thank you. I figured someone would notice. Usually with something like this I will do one side first and have it down pat. Then shoot the video once I have the experience. I did it differently this time.
I can't believe I missed this one. Good video. I wonder if you can use the factory button for the later yrs Xterra to make it look stock
That's what I'm going to try when I get around to doing this.
You should install power seats from a pro4x frontier or one from a r51 pathy! I assume the wiring will be similar. Not sure how big of gauge wire you need etc for it though
Oh, I like that idea. I love a good power seat.
Thank you for this video. I have recently picked up an Xterra X model without heated seats… this is a nice way to solve for X! Keep up the good work!
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching
Great work as always! I’ve watched so many of your videos to help me with my Xterra. So thankful for your had work! Not sure if you’ve done a video yet but u-joints would be helpful as well
You’re welcome man. Us fellow Ryan’s gotta help each other out lol. No U-joint video yet but I like the idea.
I just bought a stock Nissan X-Terra and was thinking of some u[grades to do to it. Its a 2005 SE. You should make a top 5 things to add/change to your X-Terra.
❤️ this idea! Thanks
Very helpful for seat removal in my 2013 Frontier. Thanks very much.
You're welcome! 🤘🏻👍🏻
Excellent video, I was looking for a video to replace the upholstery. This is great! Except that you did not removed the seat cover completely. I think if you remove the cover seat and replace it with a new one since you already did all that work, then you will be able to position the heating pad on the desired position. You/we will now have a heating seat with a new upholstery! Mine is already ripped and I’m sure most of the 2005 Xterras need a new cover. This could be a less expensive than doing all the upholstery.
Hopefully you do a video showing us how to replace that seat cover
Thank you!
Should be easy for you to put on leather covers now. Mine came from Katzkin Leather, Montabello, CA. I got mine through a dealer because they install them on new cars and they look great. Wish I had told them to add the heaters. I needed them this past winter at -18 in Montana.
Love that idea. Wish I could get nice new foam though.
Hey my window has been rolling up really slow and I’ve heard lubricating the rails and stuff can help. Could you make a video on this?
I can tell you from experience your wasting time & lubricant. You'll have to replace the motor & regulator. They are cheap & easy to do. 1A Auto sells the parts & has How To Videos.
Finally an xterra video ,nice job man. As far as what I'll like to see I wheel bearings, as i have an 07 Pathfinder which is pretty much the same car, but if everything's working fine I guess there's no need😁
Thanks! Yea it’s been too long. I like the bearing idea but yea, ok will wait till one starts to make some noise to do that. Thanks for watching. More Xterra vids coming soon!
@@Rythecarguy ok cool
Dude I love your videos I got a silver 2006 Xterra just from watching your videos and I'm going to start working on it I think I'm going to do videos and load them up on my channel my content is different but finally I found a channel that shows working on the Nissan Xterra
That’s awesome! I’m glad you like the videos. HMU when you upload your first video. I want to take a look.
@@Rythecarguy I just uploaded something quick but when I'm all done it with I'm going to upload a better video and put paint colors and everything
Good morning Ry. Have a wonderful weekend 👍
Thanks. You too!
Do you remember the part number for the seat heater? The link on Amazon doesn't work anymore.
Here's the part, I updated the description. Thanks for letting me know. amzn.to/3Rtv0X7
Got me wanting to add some in my X now. Great job!
👍🏻👍🏻
Ry the car guy - circleing back around to this, I am finally buying these dorman seat heaters tonight for both seats. Guess I’ll need to find another place for a second add a fuse as well.
Very good video. Thank you for taking your time to film it.
You’re welcome. Thank you for watching!!
thanks you i will be doing this to my X for the coming winter i would like if you could do the heated mirror that would be awesome
Love all of your videos, thank you! I just did this to my 2012 last night. Quick question, did you wire both seats to one fuse or did you use two different slots?
I actually only did one seat but if I did do both I would have used a different slot for the other seat. Don't want to overload.
@@Rythecarguy right on, thanks!
Awesome video as always
Thanks! :D
Sweet composite action Ry!
Thanks Law! :)
Hey nice job, you are lucky you got a twin brother to help you out.
For sure! Same tats and everything 🤣
Love you channel being a fellow Xterrarian here lol. Your vid helped me on my Fog light install. I will say seeing yours tho with Manual rolling windows my last car had that was in early 90s and I had no idea X had that as an option. Also at end of Vid we have same year 2005 curious how many miles I have automatic with 108.7k but electrical windows. How about for your next thing to do is Tint the windows on it which you being in Florida would really help!!! Love the channel and all the vids you been making! Last thing couldn't you get nice seat covers and stick them to Stock Seats then put seat covers over and wire how you did?
Thanks man! I appreciate you watching my videos! My X is going to hit 150k soon. I think I am around 148,500 miles. I like the tint idea, it does get crazy hot down here. I suppose if you are not worried about potentially messing up your upholstery with adhesive you could try it. I would also recommend a very thick seat cover of you try it. Most seat covers are super thin. I would not want you to burn yourself or something by not having enough fabric between you and the heating element. If you try it let me know how it goes!
@@Rythecarguy Thanks for reply and really do love your X vids. You make everything so simplistic and enjoyable as you do stuff.. I bought some on amazon and they are a little thick like 1/4 inch and like a neoprene fabric style. The main reason is I've been needing to cover seats as driver seat from coming in and out is separating at a the point where the 2 fabrics meet from climbing in and out of the truck which for every older X i see that happens to it. So I need seat covers honestly to protect it and make the seats last and don't want to put in heat elements in regular seats then have seat covers as that seems to thick to me and won't be hot enough I think. I am gonna keep my X running as long as I can I love that truck. Its also 2wd "Soccer Mom" Edition lol. I bought mine brand new in 2005 with 3miles on it and like I said I have almost 109K now.
Looks like you can do this without removing the seat. Might be a bigger PITA. I'll try and report back. Great DIY as always.
Thank you! I look forward to hearing out it goes.
Dang, I got the exact same wear-mark rip in the seat of my X as you do. Must be common.
Yea, I after being in many junk yards in many Xterras, I can confidently say that they will all have it at some point.
Hey Ry, used this guide to just swap my bottom seat cushion cover (OEM). 3 cuts on my hands doing the swap! - also that lose piece of black foam was reduced to a crumbly gooey mess (2007 Frontier). Anyway thanks for the help...!
Good stuff! I’m building some cool Nissan myself!
repair clock spring combination switch please.. my cruise control/horn is not working
The title of the video captured my attention 😅
Very cool video!
Thanks 👍🏻
Have you found matching fabric to do DIY sewing repair to worn area on lower seat cover?
Not yet!
I always enjoy your quality videos. Once again this is a Great video. I did both of my front seats for 2008 Xterra two years ago. By far the best mod I have done especially if you’re in a cold climate. I have not done any upholstery before so taking pictures was very helpful. Also, the metal parts under the seats are sharp so wearing the right gloves saved my hands.
At the moment I am dealing with the short in my Transfer Case Unit. Essentially my 4wd works intermittently. Dealer quoted 1500$ CAD to replace. Can’t seem to get my hands in a used unit and the part itself. Is about 1200$CAD. Any ideas where to get a used TCU?
Great vid. Liked and subscribed!
If you have heated seats now and they're not very warm, is it a very quick swap with adding the back element as well and not just changing the seat area(butt)?
You have a twin? Looks so cool!
very good video as usual i have a 06 i'm going to install it for next winter i would like if you a heated mirror
Great suggestion! I will definitely look into that.
@@Rythecarguy thank you i would really appreciate it and make for a good summer project
I was going to make the same suggestion. I've read a little about it and it sounds complicated so a video on it would be helpful
Hey RY the CAR GUY. Really nice videos I have a question i have 08 exterra. I did LED LIGHTS and I unplugged both battery cables like you did on one your videos. And the VDC/SLIP LIGTHS COME ON I DON'T KNOW HOW RESET PLEASE CAN YOU HELP ME. THAN YOU.
dquintanlla That happens sometimes when the battery is disconnected. Drive it for a while and it will reset and go off.
Thanks for the video bro I love it I defenitly going to do this on my xterra but I have a question did you add heaters to the two front seat and one switch? Or you didn't show the second one thanks again
Oh yea didn’t mention that. Second one would be a second circuit and second switch.
@@Rythecarguy thanks bro you are very good reference before any project
I need a way to lower the seat more than factory adjustments allow. Tall guy problems. I’m almost hitting the roof. Anyone have any ideas?
What the heck ya need heated seats in ORLANDO for??? LOL Good job with the video :-)
I'm such a baby about the cold. You would be shocked to know how much I use that seat heater haha. Thanks for watching!
@@Rythecarguy I lived down there in Oak Ridge area as well as St. Cloud for about 17 years I can relate... but, living up here in Wisconsin now... I just HAD to give ya crap LOL Thanks for posting the vid :-)
Haha it's all good. I grew up in Michigan and that's why I'm down In Florida now. 😆
@@Rythecarguy I grew up in Battle Creek! LOL til the age of 15, that's when we moved to Florida ... lived in Orange Heights first by Gainesville, then Crime Hills and then Oak Ridge LOL
Great video; except, what about the passenger?
They aren't important. 😂
Jk, it's the same process just find a different location for the button.
Thank you and the fuse location for seat number two?
Aloha y'all...
I'm curious about where you purchase parts online for the Xterra...? Amazon?
I've removed my headliner for repair (the liner fell apart and hung off the headliner for months before I pulled it off) and promptly lost some of the brackets and bolts...
[ I regret NOT simply putting them back in place AFTER I pulled the headliner out... (sigh) I did put the parts in ziplock bags... and then quickly misplaced the bags... LOL ]
Oooo... a headliner video would be nice... (grin)
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U DUN GUD... I appreciate your efforts and quality of video... superb.
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𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐞,
𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚;
𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐡𝐚 𝐲'𝐚𝐥𝐥...
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Until that time. . .
Please heated steering wheel and remote starter!
WHOA you have a twin! :D
Yup! 🤩
Put a push to start kit on the Xterra
add a legit extra fuse block tied to battery so you aren't having to do add a circuits. That's what I'd like to see.
Would this work on leather seats? Have a 2012 Pro4X xterra with leather seats
Yep, it should!
@@Rythecarguy thanks man! Love the videos keep ‘em coming!
So there’s no luck removing the covers and washing them ?
Oh yea, you can certainly do that, We just need to remove all the hog clips to pull the cover totally off. I just don’t have the tools to put the hog clips back in or else I would do that.
how to clean headliner
I thought I was trippin’ when I saw double
I threw a little movie magic in there. Haha
Ry the car guy any chance you have a video that goes over tire sizes? I put a 3” spacer lift on my 2009 pathfinder and the tires look a little small. I wanna put more meaty tires on there with the stock rims, is that possible or would I need to get new rims? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all the vids btw, they’re a great help.
Oh man, unfortunately not. I have not gotten to upgrading rims/tires. I put on new rubber when I first bought it and I am waiting until they need to be replaced before I make a move. My only thought would be to point you in the directions of the forums. :/
@30:01 damn this boy is fine
Haha thank you. I'm flattered. 😊
Full titan swap
🤣
Now the circuit has 2 fuses - confusing for the next guy if one blows at the fuse box he'll have no idea to check for a second. And there's a dedicated circuit for seat heater - so you didnt even have to use the "add-a-circuit".
👍🏻 ok but I don't mod my truck for the next guy