anyone ever notice/wonder why the 03 cl-s 6 speeds have only one setting on the heated seats and all the other tl & cl's have high and low? does anyone know why this is, just curious

 

I had an 01 and an 03 CL.
The 03 stick shift cars only have a single on/off switch per side.
I guess it was a quick fix to get the E-Brake up in the center console and off the floor.

When they first come on, they start in HIGH and then they cycle into LOW.
Best of both worlds with a single switch. I don’t understand the fuss.

 

no fuss just wondering the reason why. seems like a logical answer

 

I personally don't use my seat heaters because after initial turn-on, when they are in the HIGH state, the seats get uncomfortably hot--it doesn't switch to low quickly enough. Always in LOW would be my preference.

 

Yes, I kind of agree with you on that.
Depending on what you’re wearing, there’s usually a minute or two when it’s unbearably HOT.
Usually in the lower back area if you’re wearing a thin dress shirt like I do every day to work.

I wish it would switch to LOW faster.
I wonder if that’s adjustable.
Time to delve into the HELM manual and look at schematics.

 

let us know what you find out

 

mine doesn't have low mode. stays in high always. i'm told it's a simple single setting. just a cheaper solution since acura had to design new parts for the 6-speeds and the production volume was so low.