Burnt by seat heater
12-29-2009, 11:43 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530i - no mods. Pretty basic really. I mean it has tires, windows, and a sweet look, what more could a man want? Honestly, I'd like to improve the sound system mildly, and possibly find a worthy engine mod that would increase my BHP by 100 without giving an arm and a leg for. I don't think it's out there, so I'll stay stock and love driving my 530i.
Hey all,
I was wondering if anyone has ever had issues with their seat heater? Specifically focused heat in one spot of the seat - when I say focused I mean burning to the touch. Now I don't use the heater anymore because I'm afraid of some permeant damage to the seat. I've read online an instance of the heater burning through, but I can say in my case there was no burning smell. Is there a reset, fuse, or some wire I can check to ensure the functionality is ok. Otherwise I'm thinking the seat heater is just plain busted. I have CPO time left, so if there's no obvious fixes I'll just take it to the dealer.
-Jay
I was wondering if anyone has ever had issues with their seat heater? Specifically focused heat in one spot of the seat - when I say focused I mean burning to the touch. Now I don't use the heater anymore because I'm afraid of some permeant damage to the seat. I've read online an instance of the heater burning through, but I can say in my case there was no burning smell. Is there a reset, fuse, or some wire I can check to ensure the functionality is ok. Otherwise I'm thinking the seat heater is just plain busted. I have CPO time left, so if there's no obvious fixes I'll just take it to the dealer.
-Jay
12-29-2009, 11:48 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
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Originally Posted by BimmerJay' post='1081354' date='Dec 29 2009, 03:43 PM
Hey all,
I was wondering if anyone has ever had issues with their seat heater? Specifically focused heat in one spot of the seat - when I say focused I mean burning to the touch. Now I don't use the heater anymore because I'm afraid of some permeant damage to the seat. I've read online an instance of the heater burning through, but I can say in my case there was no burning smell. Is there a reset, fuse, or some wire I can check to ensure the functionality is ok. Otherwise I'm thinking the seat heater is just plain busted. I have CPO time left, so if there's no obvious fixes I'll just take it to the dealer.
-Jay
I was wondering if anyone has ever had issues with their seat heater? Specifically focused heat in one spot of the seat - when I say focused I mean burning to the touch. Now I don't use the heater anymore because I'm afraid of some permeant damage to the seat. I've read online an instance of the heater burning through, but I can say in my case there was no burning smell. Is there a reset, fuse, or some wire I can check to ensure the functionality is ok. Otherwise I'm thinking the seat heater is just plain busted. I have CPO time left, so if there's no obvious fixes I'll just take it to the dealer.
-Jay
12-29-2009, 11:56 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530i - no mods. Pretty basic really. I mean it has tires, windows, and a sweet look, what more could a man want? Honestly, I'd like to improve the sound system mildly, and possibly find a worthy engine mod that would increase my BHP by 100 without giving an arm and a leg for. I don't think it's out there, so I'll stay stock and love driving my 530i.
Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1081362' date='Dec 29 2009, 03:48 PM
Sorry to hear about that. There's an active recall to remedy your situation. I would contact the dealer to see if you car was affected. Normally, you would have received a letter from BMW asking you to bring your car for the repair, but I would contact the dealer just in case you missed the letter. All they need is your VIN number and they'll be able to tell. G/L
Thanks! -Jay
01-08-2010, 07:17 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530i - no mods. Pretty basic really. I mean it has tires, windows, and a sweet look, what more could a man want? Honestly, I'd like to improve the sound system mildly, and possibly find a worthy engine mod that would increase my BHP by 100 without giving an arm and a leg for. I don't think it's out there, so I'll stay stock and love driving my 530i.
Update: Car is at the dealer. They had to order a new heater core for the seat and a new seat cover? Is the seat cover going to be a new leather seat cover, and if so how will that look agains the old leather? I'm a little concerned...
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01-08-2010, 02:53 PM
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Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Originally Posted by BimmerJay' post='1086617' date='Jan 8 2010, 11:17 AM
Update: Car is at the dealer. They had to order a new heater core for the seat and a new seat cover? Is the seat cover going to be a new leather seat cover, and if so how will that look agains the old leather? I'm a little concerned...
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01-08-2010, 04:22 PM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530i - no mods. Pretty basic really. I mean it has tires, windows, and a sweet look, what more could a man want? Honestly, I'd like to improve the sound system mildly, and possibly find a worthy engine mod that would increase my BHP by 100 without giving an arm and a leg for. I don't think it's out there, so I'll stay stock and love driving my 530i.
Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1086907' date='Jan 8 2010, 06:53 PM
I had the same work done on my E46 and frankly I couldn't even tell. I even questioned whether they really changed the cover or not, but it was done under warranty, so I didn't really care. Leather color is black, and maybe that's one reason I couldn't tell.
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Originally Posted by BimmerJay' post='1081354' date='Dec 29 2009, 03:43 PM
Hey all,
I was wondering if anyone has ever had issues with their seat heater? Specifically focused heat in one spot of the seat - when I say focused I mean burning to the touch. Now I don't use the heater anymore because I'm afraid of some permeant damage to the seat. I've read online an instance of the heater burning through, but I can say in my case there was no burning smell. Is there a reset, fuse, or some wire I can check to ensure the functionality is ok. Otherwise I'm thinking the seat heater is just plain busted. I have CPO time left, so if there's no obvious fixes I'll just take it to the dealer.
-Jay
I was wondering if anyone has ever had issues with their seat heater? Specifically focused heat in one spot of the seat - when I say focused I mean burning to the touch. Now I don't use the heater anymore because I'm afraid of some permeant damage to the seat. I've read online an instance of the heater burning through, but I can say in my case there was no burning smell. Is there a reset, fuse, or some wire I can check to ensure the functionality is ok. Otherwise I'm thinking the seat heater is just plain busted. I have CPO time left, so if there's no obvious fixes I'll just take it to the dealer.
-Jay
01-09-2010, 10:59 AM
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My Ride: ActiveHybrid - fully tricked out
Model Year: 2013
When I first got my car, I noticed a hot spot on the left pad of the drivers seat. Hot enough to be really uncomforable - even through jeans.
The dealer replaced the left thigh pad including (I was told) the leather. My interior is auburn. So I was a little worried about the colour match. No problem. You really can't tell at all.
I believe it was replaced under the normal warrenty.
Cheers
The dealer replaced the left thigh pad including (I was told) the leather. My interior is auburn. So I was a little worried about the colour match. No problem. You really can't tell at all.
I believe it was replaced under the normal warrenty.
Cheers
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