I just put $100 down on a 1999 4Runner Limited that is 1-1/2 hours from home. The ad claims that it has heated seats, but according to the chronology FAQ, this wasn't an option in 1999. Does anyone have a 99 w/ factory heated seats or know if the chronology is correct or if it has an omission?

Any help would be appreciated.

I expect to see the truck on Saturday, so I'll find out for sure then, and post what I find

 

My 99 Limited with e-locker does not have heated seats.

 

My 1999 Limited with e-locker and all does not have heated seats either. This was not an option on an original 99 from all my searching when buying mine. Now maybe they swapped in heated seats from a later model??

 

i bought my runner on ebay and it said this as well. when i got it i wondered why there were no heated seats and on the site they say "heated seats", but they mean rear heater. unless they were custom installed by a dealer or someone else, you wont have em.

 

You can look up the factory options at places, maybe on autotrader or edmonds.com

 

This is standard equipment for the 99 Limited

These are the features that are included on this particular style of this vehicle. To see the features that come with other styles of this vehicle, check the Standard Features page for those styles.

Bucket Seats Center Console
Fog Lights Power Heated Mirrors
Keyless Entry System Overhead Console
Power Antenna Power Brakes
Rear Window Defroster Tonneau Cover
16 Inch Wheels 3.4L V6 DOHC 24V FI Engine
4-Speed Automatic Transmission Automatic Locking Hubs
Clock Tachometer
Alloy Wheels 4-Wheel ABS
Driver and Passenger Front Airbags Anti-Theft Alarm System
Leather Seats Power Driver Seat
Power Front Passenger Seat Cruise Control
Power Steering Tilt Steering Wheel
Leather Shift Knob Trim Leather Steering Wheel Trim
Air Conditioning Automatic Climate Control
Intermittent Windshield Wipers Power Windows
Privacy Glass Rear Window Wiper
Power Door Locks AM/FM/CD Audio System
Skid Plates Power Vertical Sliding Rear Window
Running Boards

 

it was a feature starting in 00

 

Too bad it didn't start in 1996 :cry:
Froze my butt off this morning (-20 windchill).

 

I'm pretty sure that heated seats weren't available until 01, when they changed the 3rd gens a little. My 2000 limited has e-locker, towing package, the whole nine, but no heated seats, same thing with a couple of my friends 4runners.

 

I love my remote start, and heated seats

 

i plan on installing heated seats on my 98 4r. i have fixed heated seats on different vehicles and what i did was just replace the heating pad. so i am going to buy the heating pads and wire it up. now all i have to do is find the parts.

 

I would love some buttheat.

My friend's Jetta had the heat and it was nice on a cold day as the seats got hot faster than the car did.

 

There are a few places that offer kits:
http://www.autowarm.com/products.php

.....same thing goes for heated mirrors (you can use ski mobile grip warmer kits for retrofit too).

 

Hmmmm,good price on the heat kits too;maybe by next winter.

 

Well,
I bought the car today. No heated seats, but I did get him to come down on the price a little by letting him know that it wasn't right to advertise something that wasn't on the truck. Thanks for all your help. YotaTech rocks!

 

The same company has the "II" seat heater kits for $86 ea. These are $120 on their website.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-D...QQcmdZViewItem

I just ordered two sets for our 4runner. Make the wife and she make me HAPPY!!

 

i have a 99 limited. no heated seats as stated above....however...for those of you with rear heat turn it on low and bam...a warm butt.

 

Heated seats only were standard on LIMITED MODELS, starting in 2001.

 

I'm so glad mine came with the Heated seat option. For all you guy's in cold climates this Mod would be well worth doing. Even if you have to take it to an upholstery shop. If mine ever goes out I will be getting it fixed ASAP.

 

I'm going to come down there and steal your seats!!!