2018 GT Base missing heated seats
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2018 GT Base missing heated seats
I just purchased an AMG GT from a dealer and the sticker shows heated/ventilated seats, however they are not installed.
Anyone have experience with what I should do to fix the issue? I did not notice this wasn't installed as it is summer and not urgently needed, but I am very annoyed as I live in the Midwest, I will really want these come December...
I have contacted the dealer and he said they are "opening a ticket" but I have no idea what that means.
Any thoughts/advice/suggestions/experience would be greatly appreciated
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So seat heating and ventilation are under front vents on console, or is this convertible?
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So seat heating and ventilation are under front vents on console, or is this convertible?
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I do believe the seats are correct and pre-wired but the wrong button assembly is installed.
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The OP had posted the button assembly where the buttons are supposed to be. 
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I just purchased an AMG GT from a dealer and the sticker shows heated/ventilated seats, however they are not installed.
Anyone have experience with what I should do to fix the issue? I did not notice this wasn't installed as it is summer and not urgently needed, but I am very annoyed as I live in the Midwest, I will really want these come December...
I have contacted the dealer and he said they are "opening a ticket" but I have no idea what that means.
Any thoughts/advice/suggestions/experience would be greatly appreciated
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If it's a fact...Start a class action... Not kidding
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my dealer’s not really sure what happened and they think the car likely has the equipment as per the build sheet, but may have had the wrong buttons installed. Either way, they have escalated it and have assured me that the correct buttons will be installed or if need be, the heating / ventilation systems and buttons will be installed at some point in the near future
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Update Nov 30th... took car to a different dealer and put some pressure on them to resolve the issue. They didn't seem too phased and simply ordered a new control panel with the proper switches installed. Has a three day lead time so will know by the weekend if it truly is as easy a fix as that. The dealer who sold me the car "has calls into regional managers" etc but are probably just screwing around.
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Update Nov 30th... took car to a different dealer and put some pressure on them to resolve the issue. They didn't seem too phased and simply ordered a new control panel with the proper switches installed. Has a three day lead time so will know by the weekend if it truly is as easy a fix as that. The dealer who sold me the car "has calls into regional managers" etc but are probably just screwing around.
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Update Nov 30th... took car to a different dealer and put some pressure on them to resolve the issue. They didn't seem too phased and simply ordered a new control panel with the proper switches installed. Has a three day lead time so will know by the weekend if it truly is as easy a fix as that. The dealer who sold me the car "has calls into regional managers" etc but are probably just screwing around.
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A question about the reverse situation. Isn't it just cheaper to build every car with every option (or most options) but only allow access to the options people pay for?
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OP: did you confirm if the seats do in fact have the internal components? It's fairly easy to tell in most models if there are fans under the seat cushions from underneath.
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You don't often see redundant connectors just waiting for the hardware to be added, as they are typically highly option specific.
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I wonder if this was a situation where there was a temporary parts shortage and cars were assembled without the feature even though it had been ordered. Normally a bulletin would've been issued so the dealers were aware, I assume, but to have at least three people in this thread alone makes me think this wasn't an accident.
In any case, I've been following this thread and I don't even own a GT! Hope you guys get the issue resolved.
In any case, I've been following this thread and I don't even own a GT! Hope you guys get the issue resolved.
