Help My Seats!!!!

t4anc3 · 04-09-2011, 05:23 PM

I have a 2007 bmw 328i sedan. Figures this would happen, my warranty expired 2 months ago. I was driving the other day and my drivers side power seat started tweaking out. It started automatically moving back and fourth and at first the lumbars were moving too. It felt like a back massage but scared me. Since then the lumbars have stopped automoving and the seat continues to move back and fourth. It basically is like im pressing the button go back and fourth when im not. I have checked under the seat to make sure nothing is obscuring sensors and what not and i have also made sure my driver seat buttons were not being pressed. I really do not want to end up spending a few thousand dollars this seems like a real safety hazard. I have no idea what could have caused this. My seat still works , the controls still move it and all but every so often ( getting more frequent) it just randomly moves back and fourt. I sat in the car today and right away the seat starts moving. i am not touching any of the pre-set buttons. I would really apprecaite any suggestions, experiences and feedback. I am not really good with cars and am completely lost

Tom K. · 04-10-2011, 11:55 AM

It sounds like something relatively simple like a bad switch or programming issue. And since you are only 2 months out of warranty, you might ask your dealer if they will give you a break on the repair under "goodwill".

Tom

t4anc3 · 04-10-2011, 05:25 PM

so when i was drivin g today i made another observation, it only moves by itself when i am sitting on it at times

t4anc3 · 04-10-2011, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K.

It sounds like something relatively simple like a bad switch or programming issue. And since you are only 2 months out of warranty, you might ask your dealer if they will give you a break on the repair under "goodwill".

Tom

Would i call the dealer, and ask for a manager? Because i am sure this will be an expensive repair.

Or I was thinking to call BMWUSA

t4anc3 · 04-11-2011, 12:06 PM

i am really asking for opinions here guys, everyone seems to know agreat deal about bmw's and i would really love some feedback

BOSSBMW · 04-11-2011, 02:05 PM

you were already given advice.

1. Take it to the dealer.
2. Get a diagnostic (you will minimum have to pay this)
3. THEN talk to your SA or SM and ask them to repair it as goodwill.

04-09-2011, 05:23 PM	#1
t4anc3 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 328I Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Help My Seats!!!! I have a 2007 bmw 328i sedan. Figures this would happen, my warranty expired 2 months ago. I was driving the other day and my drivers side power seat started tweaking out. It started automatically moving back and fourth and at first the lumbars were moving too. It felt like a back massage but scared me. Since then the lumbars have stopped automoving and the seat continues to move back and fourth. It basically is like im pressing the button go back and fourth when im not. I have checked under the seat to make sure nothing is obscuring sensors and what not and i have also made sure my driver seat buttons were not being pressed. I really do not want to end up spending a few thousand dollars this seems like a real safety hazard. I have no idea what could have caused this. My seat still works , the controls still move it and all but every so often ( getting more frequent) it just randomly moves back and fourt. I sat in the car today and right away the seat starts moving. i am not touching any of the pre-set buttons. I would really apprecaite any suggestions, experiences and feedback. I am not really good with cars and am completely lost
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	It sounds like something relatively simple like a bad switch or programming issue. And since you are only 2 months out of warranty, you might ask your dealer if they will give you a break on the repair under "goodwill". Tom
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t4anc3 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 328I Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	driving so when i was drivin g today i made another observation, it only moves by itself when i am sitting on it at times
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t4anc3 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 328I Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	please help i am really asking for opinions here guys, everyone seems to know agreat deal about bmw's and i would really love some feedback
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BOSSBMW Captain 81 Rep 741 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	you were already given advice. 1. Take it to the dealer. 2. Get a diagnostic (you will minimum have to pay this) 3. THEN talk to your SA or SM and ask them to repair it as goodwill. __________________ ['13 X3 SGM] [20" XXR550's in Black Chrome] [Lamin-X Tails/Fogs] [M-Sport Rear] [FOX Exhaust][H&R Sport Springs][RaceChip Ultimate][BMS N55 Intake] SOLD-['06 325i TiAg] [19" VMR VB3 HYPERBLACK] [Blacklines] [OEM Xenon Conversion] [35% Tint] [M-Tech Rear] [M-Tech Front] [Black Vinyl Roof] [Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Cool Carbon Pads] [PBX]
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