Seats on Fire
02-24-2009, 07:07 AM
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My Ride: Amethest Grey 530i--AC Schnitzer Kit all the way around--Quad Magna Flow Exhaust--20" MMR wheel 4.5 inch lip--
So I got back into my car while on a road trip in Minneappolis it was freezing so I immediately turned on my heated seat about 3 miles later I smell burning leather and smoke is coming from my seat. My car tried to kill me!
Anyone ever have this happen? I'm sure I'm not the first!
Anyone ever have this happen? I'm sure I'm not the first!
02-24-2009, 07:10 AM
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My Ride: Amethest Grey 530i--AC Schnitzer Kit all the way around--Quad Magna Flow Exhaust--20" MMR wheel 4.5 inch lip--
Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='800267' date='Feb 24 2009, 11:09 AM
Known issue and was a BMW recall. Take it to the dealer and it should be replaced no charge.
02-24-2009, 07:13 AM
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My Ride: Amethest Grey 530i--AC Schnitzer Kit all the way around--Quad Magna Flow Exhaust--20" MMR wheel 4.5 inch lip--
Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='800267' date='Feb 24 2009, 11:09 AM
Known issue and was a BMW recall. Take it to the dealer and it should be replaced no charge.
Do you think they will replace the leather that the heater burnt a hole through?
02-24-2009, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='800267' date='Feb 24 2009, 11:09 AM
Known issue and was a BMW recall. Take it to the dealer and it should be replaced no charge.
02-24-2009, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jfk92' post='800313' date='Feb 24 2009, 09:08 AM
Is there a recall area of this forum? (that I should look through for information on this?) new here... I'm looking for more info on this, year/trim etc. that the recall applied to...and other recalls etc? thx.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=19188
***use of the upper right search bar is also a helpful tool in finding topics with solutions/recall, as many topics have been discussed numerous times...
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02-24-2009, 12:55 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='800328' date='Feb 24 2009, 11:29 AM
***use of the upper right search bar is also a helpful tool in finding topics with solutions/recall, as many topics have been discussed numerous times... a
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02-24-2009, 01:46 PM
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I'm glad this thread was near the top. I just noticed a burned mark the size of a nickel, and couldn't figure out how the hell it got there. I don't smoke, so I figure I'd try the seat warmers. Sure enough, smelled burning seats and nearly burned my finger. Funny thing is, bringing in my car Monday for the seat mat sensor recall. Hopefully they'll replace the leather too
02-24-2009, 02:58 PM
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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.
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Adds a new dimension to "hot buns," doesn't it?
02-24-2009, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='800654' date='Feb 24 2009, 06:58 PM
Adds a new dimension to "hot buns," doesn't it?