In the Hot Seat ??

[Fourkguy@aol.com]

I know this is the wrong season, but trying to get my seat heaters working. I 
hate when things don't work.

Heres the deal - 86 4KCSQ

Originally thought the problem was the switch / relay. One relay clicked, the 
other did not. Drivers seat ( the one with the clicking relay) got hot once 
or twice, but not consistently, so I was unsure where the problem was.

Today, decided to begin with the switch. Not only did I get BOTH relays to 
click, but both seats got hot, not completely (in all areas). Now I really 
suspect the switch as the elements seemed to be conducting heat and heat 
seemed unaffected by switch setting. At one point I heard an electrical 
crackling from under the dash. Could this have been the ground?  I know there 
is a ground behind the dash. Is this my problem? Anyone know where the ground 
is?

Now both relays click and both seats are cold. Any way to bypass / jumper the 
switch for testing? Checked the fuse - looks OK. Relays click with fuse 
removed, for whatever that is worth. Can anyone point me in the right 
direction? I really want the seat heaters to work. 

TIA,

Jeff