heated seats burning through leather!?!
12-22-2008, 10:39 AM
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12-22-2008, 08:44 PM
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I called the dealer today and they referred me to BMW of NA. They said that if I take the car to the dealer for a diagnosis, that they will "more than likely" pay for the repair. Some 5 and 6 series models were recalled for this issue, not the 04 545i.
I'll let you know how it turns out...
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I'll let you know how it turns out...
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12-23-2008, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by missleslie' post='751039' date='Dec 22 2008, 09:44 PM
I called the dealer today and they referred me to BMW of NA. They said that if I take the car to the dealer for a diagnosis, that they will "more than likely" pay for the repair. Some 5 and 6 series models were recalled for this issue, not the 04 545i.
I'll let you know how it turns out...
Leslie
I'll let you know how it turns out...
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12-23-2008, 06:29 AM
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Just to let you know, I'm having the back of my drivers seat replaced under warranty in a couple of weeks. My car is a 03/2004 with standard leather seats, and it has burnt through the leather low on the left lumbar support. This is Norway.
So, I think you should contact you loacal SA and have it replaced for free.
Merry christmas.
Tommy.
So, I think you should contact you loacal SA and have it replaced for free.
Merry christmas.
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12-23-2008, 07:19 AM
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You might want to take it a little easy on the heated seats: Too much heat could make you ------ impotent!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by schulrog' post='750145' date='Dec 21 2008, 05:44 PM
.....it's the side of my left leg that feels like if it's on fire. about half way between knee and hip....
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='750106' date='Dec 22 2008, 02:08 AM
There was a recall a while back (for 2004 cars built between certain dates) about this -- it's possible that your car was never fixed under the recall so I think you should check with the dealer and/or BMW.
My '04 did get a recall and was fixed.
12-23-2008, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='751380' date='Dec 23 2008, 01:30 PM
I get that same sensation when my wife is in dancing around in Lingerie!
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='751380' date='Dec 23 2008, 01:30 PM
I get that same sensation when my wife is in dancing around in Lingerie!
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='750602' date='Dec 22 2008, 02:39 PM
All this talk about ass is taking my mind some place it shouldn't be.
turn that sh*t all the way up for my booty, expecially with this artic cold ass weather..lol..