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Title: Cadillac heated seats
Post by: James Landi on February 07, 2018, 06:09:26 PM
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2018/01/31/the-year-cadillac-gave-drivers-the-electric-chair?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&

An interesting article for your consideration.   Happy Day,    James
Title: Re: Cadillac heated seats
Post by: Eldorado James on February 07, 2018, 06:22:35 PM
Cadillac was ahead of the game on this one.  Interesting how it worked though -- "It only operated with the engine actually RUNNING by means of detecting generator-output to control a relay; secondly, this relay was shut off once a water temperature sensor indicated the car's coolant was warm enough for the heater to provide "adequate heat". (The 75 Series Limousines had this option only available for the rear seats).   I guess that prevents you from being grilled like a toaster.   ;D  I recall hearing stories that this system was erratic and potentially dangerous, and thus Cadillac pulled it.  Maybe somebody who knows mid 1960's Fleetwoods would know more?  Fun read.....
Title: Re: Cadillac heated seats
Post by: Rich S on February 07, 2018, 10:08:54 PM
I thought it was still offered in 1969? However, in any model year it was offered, it was "rare" to find a Cadillac equipped with the heated seats.