burning heated seats
04-04-2008, 05:48 AM
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hi every one, now i have got pro nav almoast sorted, i turned my heated seats and both of them are burning the leather and both front seats in the same place, im wondering if i have done somthing wrong in puting the car back together, has anyone had a similer experiance? 
04-04-2008, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by cornersandsills' post='555989' date='Apr 4 2008, 09:48 AM
hi every one, now i have got pro nav almoast sorted, i turned my heated seats and both of them are burning the leather and both front seats in the same place, im wondering if i have done somthing wrong in puting the car back together, has anyone had a similer experiance?
04-04-2008, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='555994' date='Apr 4 2008, 02:59 PM
What year (or build date) is your car? There was a recall years ago that dealt with the seat heaters burning through the leather. If your car falls under the recall, you might be fine. If it doesn't, then you might not have put things back together properly...
04-04-2008, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by cornersandsills' post='556003' date='Apr 4 2008, 10:05 AM
Thanks rudy, ill phone bmw, and let you know>
04-04-2008, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by cornersandsills' post='556003' date='Apr 4 2008, 03:05 PM
Thanks rudy, ill phone bmw, and let you know>
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Originally Posted by cornersandsills' post='556013' date='Apr 4 2008, 10:16 AM
ok' i have been told that it was recalled in 2005, bmw told me to bring the car in to them to have a look and they will tell me if it can be sorted under the recall, thanks for you advise, this forum is great!
Also, I'm curious as to what you took apart and put back together -- did you actually remove the seat cover and mess with the areas where the heating elements are?
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Originally Posted by cornersandsills' post='556013' date='Apr 4 2008, 03:16 PM
ok' i have been told that it was recalled in 2005, bmw told me to bring the car in to them to have a look and they will tell me if it can be sorted under the recall, thanks for you advise, this forum is great!
04-04-2008, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='556016' date='Apr 4 2008, 02:18 PM
Did you call the dealer or BMW? Either one should be able to tell you if the car falls under the recall without the need to bring the car to them.
Also, I'm curious as to what you took apart and put back together -- did you actually remove the seat cover and mess with the areas where the heating elements are?
Also, I'm curious as to what you took apart and put back together -- did you actually remove the seat cover and mess with the areas where the heating elements are?
in the i drive menu you can change the settings for the seats i.e back or bum, in short no i havnt messed the seat cover or the areas where the heating elements are,
04-04-2008, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by cornersandsills' post='556017' date='Apr 4 2008, 07:18 AM
my car is a 53 plate 2004 registerd 530d mat black, how do i ad my car details to my profile? pls
Click on "my controls" (upper right screen). Left side menu, Under personal profile. Most members post their e60 specs in the signature. To go there click "edit signature" (under personal profile). Also under "edit profile information" there is a text bar for "my ride"
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Eh if it's cold out, you can drive with the windows down, and your heated seats on and you'll do just fine.....