Leather Seat Strategy
10-26-2004, 09:53 AM
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Leather Seat Strategy
I am taking my car into the dealer Friday to look at my driver's seat.
The foam beneath the leather has shifted in a bizarre way so the seat
is misshapen. I want them to repair/replace under warranty.
This began almost immediately, and the car is 5 months old.
Does anybody have any advice as to what to say to the dealer so
that they rectify this with minimal effort and grief?
Rachel
The foam beneath the leather has shifted in a bizarre way so the seat
is misshapen. I want them to repair/replace under warranty.
This began almost immediately, and the car is 5 months old.
Does anybody have any advice as to what to say to the dealer so
that they rectify this with minimal effort and grief?
Rachel
10-26-2004, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by berlinrl
I am taking my car into the dealer Friday to look at my driver's seat.
The foam beneath the leather has shifted in a bizarre way so the seat
is misshapen. I want them to repair/replace under warranty.
This began almost immediately, and the car is 5 months old.
Does anybody have any advice as to what to say to the dealer so
that they rectify this with minimal effort and grief?
Rachel
The foam beneath the leather has shifted in a bizarre way so the seat
is misshapen. I want them to repair/replace under warranty.
This began almost immediately, and the car is 5 months old.
Does anybody have any advice as to what to say to the dealer so
that they rectify this with minimal effort and grief?
Rachel
Butt Prints and as you can see a number of the folks on the forum have it. May not be to same degree as yours, but nonetheless, most of forum members have had them replaced by the dealers. I believe most of the dealers are aware of this defect and you should have no problems with them.
10-26-2004, 10:36 AM
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Rachel, also check out this thread. The 2005 seats have an additional stitch, compared to the 2004. This may help in your attempt to get your seats recovered.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ght=seats+2005
Can you please clarify what you mean by misshapen? Are you refering to the "buttprints" everyone seems to have or is there something else going on?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ght=seats+2005
Can you please clarify what you mean by misshapen? Are you refering to the "buttprints" everyone seems to have or is there something else going on?
10-26-2004, 07:42 PM
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seats
Sorry, I can't post a picture.
I am sure my problem is related to the previously mentioned 'butt print'
issue, however the way my seat is misshapen is more square and angular
like. It is definitely not in the shape of my butt! It almost looks like the
foam in the seat has shifted.
Do you think there is a chance they'll replace for the 2005 type seat ?
Rachel
I am sure my problem is related to the previously mentioned 'butt print'
issue, however the way my seat is misshapen is more square and angular
like. It is definitely not in the shape of my butt! It almost looks like the
foam in the seat has shifted.
Do you think there is a chance they'll replace for the 2005 type seat ?
Rachel
10-26-2004, 08:02 PM
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I'd certainly suggest they do that... I see you're from the 'Burgh (as am I). Where did you get your car? Mine is from Spitzer and they have been very accomodating. It seems as though they will take care of you if there is something wrong.
2005 TL - only 200 miles... no butt prints yet.... Here's crossing my fingers.
2005 TL - only 200 miles... no butt prints yet.... Here's crossing my fingers.
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Originally Posted by berlinrl
I am taking my car into the dealer Friday to look at my driver's seat.
The foam beneath the leather has shifted in a bizarre way so the seat
is misshapen. I want them to repair/replace under warranty.
This began almost immediately, and the car is 5 months old.
Does anybody have any advice as to what to say to the dealer so
that they rectify this with minimal effort and grief?
Rachel
The foam beneath the leather has shifted in a bizarre way so the seat
is misshapen. I want them to repair/replace under warranty.
This began almost immediately, and the car is 5 months old.
Does anybody have any advice as to what to say to the dealer so
that they rectify this with minimal effort and grief?
Rachel
i talked to my service manager today about the leather streching issue and he told me that he can get new seats for me, but only once in 50k miles...and he said it wouldnt be the 05 improved versions....this makes me wonder about my warrenty???whats the point of having it if its gunna keep happening and they say u can only do it once??
10-26-2004, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cliff
i talked to my service manager today about the leather streching issue and he told me that he can get new seats for me, but only once in 50k miles...and he said it wouldnt be the 05 improved versions....this makes me wonder about my warrenty???whats the point of having it if its gunna keep happening and they say u can only do it once??
10-26-2004, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Slava
But I am not going to change the seats until I am close to warranty end, basically around 50,000 miles.
I agree. If you can only do it once, for some dumb reason, then wait til the end of the warranty.
I wonder if Acura has a bunch of left over '04 leathers just laying around, cause they aren't going to make a replacement set, case by case?
10-27-2004, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Slava
I have some issues with leather starting to crack (at almost 9,000 miles and less than 4 months old car) But I am not going to change the seats until I am close to warranty end, basically around 50,000 miles. By that time I will "find" something wrong with the passenger seat so they will be forced to change both seats. I hope Acura will be out of '04 style seats by then and they will do a straight seat change to .05 style seats.
10-27-2004, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Slava
I have some issues with leather starting to crack (at almost 9,000 miles and less than 4 months old car) But I am not going to change the seats until I am close to warranty end, basically around 50,000 miles. By that time I will "find" something wrong with the passenger seat so they will be forced to change both seats. I hope Acura will be out of '04 style seats by then and they will do a straight seat change to .05 style seats.
10-29-2004, 01:31 PM
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I went to the dealership this morning on this.
They are going to order new seat covers, foam and heaters. I asked if they'd replace with
2005 seats and they said they aren't allowed to do this. There was no mention of an only
once in 50K/warranty period limitation.
They were very nice and accommodating, and gave me a loaner TSX since they are going to
take apart my dash to find the source of a rattle.
They are going to order new seat covers, foam and heaters. I asked if they'd replace with
2005 seats and they said they aren't allowed to do this. There was no mention of an only
once in 50K/warranty period limitation.
They were very nice and accommodating, and gave me a loaner TSX since they are going to
take apart my dash to find the source of a rattle.
10-29-2004, 08:02 PM
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It's a hot butt issue?
I have never used my seat heaters. I live in Florida. I don't have "butt print" problems.
Do you think there might be a connection between the seat heaters and butt prints?
Is there anyone here who has not used their seat heaters but has butt prints anyway?
Do you think there might be a connection between the seat heaters and butt prints?
Is there anyone here who has not used their seat heaters but has butt prints anyway?
10-29-2004, 08:32 PM
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I will be getting my 2005 NBP/Camel 5AT Navi with A-Spec Body Kit this Wednesday. I live near Pittsburgh and will be using my car seat heaters regulary. I will provide a commentary on the "profile" of my seats over the next few months.
Who knows - maybe Elvis or Marilyn Monroe's profile will show up!?
Who knows - maybe Elvis or Marilyn Monroe's profile will show up!?
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Originally Posted by Xpditor
I have never used my seat heaters. I live in Florida. I don't have "butt print" problems.
Do you think there might be a connection between the seat heaters and butt prints?
Is there anyone here who has not used their seat heaters but has butt prints anyway?
Do you think there might be a connection between the seat heaters and butt prints?
Is there anyone here who has not used their seat heaters but has butt prints anyway?
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