Driver Seat Electrical Problems
02-07-2008, 02:03 AM
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Driver Seat Electrical Problems
Hello all.
My driver seat has two probs:
1) The headrest adjustment may or may not work, whenever it feels like, usually not.
2) The heater for the driver's seat does not work at all.
All fuses have been checked out ok, in the process of troubleshooting my amp that died last week.
Are these two problems related? Are they more expensive to fix than worth it to have heat and adjustment? The headrest adjustment I can live without because it's in the right position already, but the heated seat would be nice.
Also, I am looking for an amp to replace mine. The Bose unit in the trunk has no sound. Just sits there and clicks.
Any recommendation on a replacement unit/repair shop?
Thanks,
T
My driver seat has two probs:
1) The headrest adjustment may or may not work, whenever it feels like, usually not.
2) The heater for the driver's seat does not work at all.
All fuses have been checked out ok, in the process of troubleshooting my amp that died last week.
Are these two problems related? Are they more expensive to fix than worth it to have heat and adjustment? The headrest adjustment I can live without because it's in the right position already, but the heated seat would be nice.
Also, I am looking for an amp to replace mine. The Bose unit in the trunk has no sound. Just sits there and clicks.
Any recommendation on a replacement unit/repair shop?Thanks,
T
02-07-2008, 02:09 AM
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both problems can be taken care of under warranty.
for the headrests, they replaced my headrest motors.
for the heated seats, they will replace the whole cushion.
for the headrests, they replaced my headrest motors.
for the heated seats, they will replace the whole cushion.
02-07-2008, 02:10 AM
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Hello all.
My driver seat has two probs:
1) The headrest adjustment may or may not work, whenever it feels like, usually not.
2) The heater for the driver's seat does not work at all.
All fuses have been checked out ok, in the process of troubleshooting my amp that died last week.
Are these two problems related? Are they more expensive to fix than worth it to have heat and adjustment? The headrest adjustment I can live without because it's in the right position already, but the heated seat would be nice.
Also, I am looking for an amp to replace mine. The Bose unit in the trunk has no sound. Just sits there and clicks. Any recommendation on a replacement unit/repair shop?
Thanks,
T
My driver seat has two probs:
1) The headrest adjustment may or may not work, whenever it feels like, usually not.
2) The heater for the driver's seat does not work at all.
All fuses have been checked out ok, in the process of troubleshooting my amp that died last week.
Are these two problems related? Are they more expensive to fix than worth it to have heat and adjustment? The headrest adjustment I can live without because it's in the right position already, but the heated seat would be nice.
Also, I am looking for an amp to replace mine. The Bose unit in the trunk has no sound. Just sits there and clicks.
Any recommendation on a replacement unit/repair shop?Thanks,
T
2. I will be selling my BOSE AMP soon since I am getting aftermarket unit thus having to replace amp. PM me if interested in the AMP.
02-07-2008, 02:11 AM
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No warranty, I just bought it last week with 60k miles. I didn't get an extended warranty, because I heard they try to get out of fixing things anyway. I going to have to pay for everything myself.
02-07-2008, 02:30 AM
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That much, huh? Could it just be a loose connection, or does that dealer just replace the whole heating element?
The friggin' thing worked when I test drove the car not 3 weeks ago.
Totally amazing how the heater, headrest, and stereo all break right after I buy the car.
I have read many times how the IC pump is a common failure point also. Should I just replace that now, as prevention, or wait for it to fail?
The friggin' thing worked when I test drove the car not 3 weeks ago.
Totally amazing how the heater, headrest, and stereo all break right after I buy the car.
I have read many times how the IC pump is a common failure point also. Should I just replace that now, as prevention, or wait for it to fail?
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02-08-2008, 12:55 PM
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I recently had both my lower seat heaters replaced under warranty. The heating elements are built into the seat cushions. Sorta bugs me because now the lower seat is nice and new leather and the back is more worn. But oh well, at least I have a nice warm butt.
As far as cost, I'm not sure how much it would have been. I have one receipt that showed $540 just in labor for the two seats. I have no idea what the cost of the seats themselves were though. Expensive fix if your paying out of pocket. Good luck!
As far as cost, I'm not sure how much it would have been. I have one receipt that showed $540 just in labor for the two seats. I have no idea what the cost of the seats themselves were though. Expensive fix if your paying out of pocket. Good luck!
