Audi A1 8X 2011-18 VW Polo 6C 2015-18 Ibiza 6P Heated Seat Module 6R0959772D
Audi A1 8X 2011-18 VW Polo 6C 2015-18 Ibiza 6P Heated Seat Module 6R0959772D
Heated Front Seat Control Unit
6R0 959 772 D
Original manufacturer-supplied used control module for selected Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT and Škoda vehicles equipped with independently controlled front heated seats.
Exact Part Being Sold
Actual module included in this listing. Please inspect its casing, mounting points and connector before ordering.
Actual identification label showing the exact part number, hardware version, software version and voltage.
6R0 959 772 D
The final letter “D” is important. Do not order from vehicle model, registration year or connector appearance alone.
Verified Identification Details
| Specification | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Part type | Front heated-seat control unit |
| Control-unit designation | J774 |
| Manufacturer number | 6R0959772D / 6R0 959 772 D |
| Voltage | 12V |
| Hardware / software | HW 02 / SW 0003, as photographed |
| Connector | 16-pin T16n electrical connection |
| Housing material marking | PA6-GF30 glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide |
| Country shown on label | Czech Republic |
| Equipment requirement | Factory front heated seats, equipment code PR 4A3 |
| Contents | Control module only; no switches, wiring, heating mats or trim supplied |
Vehicle Compatibility Chart
Compatibility requires the correct vehicle generation, factory heated-seat equipment and the exact control-unit number. Registration year alone is not sufficient because vehicles registered in the same year can use different electrical systems.
| Make and model | Generation | Catalogue coverage | Essential checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A1 / S1 | 8X | 2011–2018 | Front heated seats, PR 4A3, and original module number 6R0959772D or a VIN-confirmed supersession. |
| Volkswagen Polo hatchback | 6C facelift electrical system | 2015–2018 | Three-door or five-door where factory heated seats are fitted. Exact suffix and connector must match. |
| Volkswagen Polo Sedan / Classic / Notchback / Variant | 6C catalogue application | 2015–2018 | Market-dependent application. VIN and original module-number confirmation are required. |
| SEAT Ibiza | 6P | 2016–2017 | Only vehicles with the relevant front heated-seat system and matching 6R0959772D control unit. |
| Škoda Fabia | NJ | 2015–2023 catalogue coverage | Catalogue-listed application only. Confirm through VIN and compare the complete number on the removed module before ordering. |
Applications This Part Must Not Be Assumed To Fit
- Volkswagen Polo 6R vehicles using module 6R0959772A. The later D-suffix module is associated with the 6C electrical system and must not be ordered merely because the number starts with “6R0”.
- Vehicles without factory-installed front heated seats.
- Vehicles fitted with a different final letter or different hardware family.
- Rear-seat heating systems or standalone aftermarket heater kits.
- Retrofit projects missing the correct loom, switches, heating elements, temperature sensing and compatible vehicle electronics.
- Any vehicle selected solely because the electrical plug appears similar.
Reference Vehicles
These images illustrate common five-door vehicle applications only. They are not images of the donor vehicle and no vehicle is included. The controller may also be used in other catalogue-listed body styles when the equipment and part number match.
Volkswagen Polo 6C facelift five-door reference.
Audi A1 8X Sportback five-door reference.
Vehicle image credit: M 93, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE. Images are used only to identify the relevant vehicle generations.
What This Module Controls
The J774 control unit forms part of the vehicle’s front-seat heating circuit. It processes the heated-seat control request and regulates electrical power supplied to the heating elements in the front seat cushion and backrest.
It is installed inside the passenger compartment and connected to the heated-seat wiring loom. Its precise mounting position and the trim requiring removal can differ between Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT and Škoda models, and between right-hand-drive and left-hand-drive vehicles.
Check model-specific workshop information before removing trim. Do not disturb yellow airbag wiring or seat-restraint connectors unnecessarily.
Possible Symptoms of a Fault
Why Choose an Original Manufacturer-Supplied Used Unit?
- Correct casing dimensions and mounting arrangement for the intended system.
- Original connector geometry and terminal layout.
- Hardware and software family designed for the vehicle network.
- A used original part can cost substantially less than a new replacement.
- Reusing a serviceable component reduces demand for newly manufactured material.
Compatibility remains dependent on the complete part number. An original module with the wrong suffix can still be unsuitable for the vehicle.
Suggested Fitting Procedure
- Read and record existing diagnostic fault codes.
- Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the working area.
- Disconnect the vehicle battery using the manufacturer’s procedure. Observe any radio, alarm and battery-monitoring requirements.
- Wait the specified safety period before working near seat or restraint wiring.
- Remove the required lower-dash or centre-console trim using suitable non-marking tools.
- Locate the existing J774 heated-seat controller.
- Compare the complete number, final letter, connector and mounting arrangement with the replacement unit.
- Release the connector lock without pulling on the wiring.
- Remove the original module and install the replacement securely.
- Refit all trim and reconnect the battery correctly.
- Carry out a diagnostic scan, clear relevant faults and perform coding or adaptation where required.
- Test the driver and passenger heating through all available heat levels.
Suggested tools
- Non-marking interior trim removal set
- Torx-bit set and small ratchet
- Small pick or approved connector-release tool
- Digital multimeter
- Compatible diagnostic scan tool
- Protective gloves and suitable battery tools
Never probe airbag or restraint-system connectors with a test lamp or unsuitable meter.
Estimated Repair Time and Labour Cost
A direct module replacement after diagnosis normally requires about 0.5–1.0 hour. Allow up to 1.5 hours where additional diagnosis, difficult trim access or coding is required. This is an estimate rather than a fixed quotation.
Calculation: workshop hourly rate × booked labour time.
| Booked time | £60/hour | £80/hour | £100/hour | £120/hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 hour | £30 | £40 | £50 | £60 |
| 1.0 hour | £60 | £80 | £100 | £120 |
| 1.5 hours | £90 | £120 | £150 | £180 |
Buying the Correct Part First Time
- Locate the original control unit in the vehicle.
- Photograph the identification label clearly.
- Match every number and the final letter.
- Confirm that the vehicle has factory front heated seats.
- Compare the connector, casing and mounting points with our photographs.
- Where there is any doubt, send the VIN, registration and label photograph through eBay Messages before purchasing.
Registration lookup services can return more than one electrical option. The number on the original component remains the most reliable first check.
Warranty, Returns, Delivery Address and VAT
Three-month warranty
This used part is supplied with a three-month warranty. The warranty applies to the component and does not cover diagnosis, programming, consequential loss, recovery, fitting or removal labour.
Returns and fitment
Please complete the fitment checks above before ordering. A returned item must be the same unit supplied and must be complete, unaltered and in the condition in which it was received. Returns, postage responsibility and any permitted deduction are handled according to the listing settings, eBay rules and applicable consumer law.
Checkout address
Orders can be sent only to the delivery address selected during eBay checkout. The address cannot be changed after payment. Cancel the order before dispatch and reorder with the correct address where necessary.
VAT
Sold under the applicable used-goods VAT margin arrangement. VAT is not separately itemised or available as recoverable input VAT.
International Delivery Through eBay
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Destination availability can change. The options displayed by eBay at checkout are the final confirmation for each buyer and item.
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