TOLERANCE STACK Articles

Once this process begins, the connector housing often melts, and the seat heater shuts off completely. In severe cases, heat damage can extend into the seat heater control module itself. Toyota’s service bulletin addresses the issue by replacing the entire seat heater assembly, including the module and cushion cover, which is both costly and unnecessary for out-of-warranty vehicles. In fact in our customer discussion this morning, he was told this was an $1800 solution at the

Modern vehicles are equipped with sophisticated safety systems, including the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which integrates airbags and sensors for occupant protection. In Toyota trucks and SUVs, the Occupant Classification System (OCS) plays a key role in determining the appropriate response of the front passenger airbag based on occupant characteristics. This system aims to prevent unnecessary or excessive airbag deployment, particularly for children or smaller adul

The truth is, our bodies weren't designed for hours of sitting in one position, particularly in factory car seats that treat the human spine like a straight line rather than the elegant curve it actually is. Standard car seats, especially as they age and wear, often fail to provide the support our backs desperately need. This isn't just about comfort, it's about preventing real medical problems and managing existing ones.