Lumbar Support Goes Away

Quasimodem · 07-01-2009, 06:51 PM

I first noticed that whatever my lumbar support setting is when I leave my car, it is always gone when I get back in it later.

Now I noticed that on longer drives I have to reinflate the lumbar support as it is gone in about an hour of driving.

Anybody else had these problems?

Is this normal?

satakal · 07-01-2009, 06:55 PM

that sounds abnormal. I predict a visit to the dealer is in your future.

HermesRider · 07-01-2009, 07:36 PM

Damn, I was just about to post to the opposite tune! I am constantly deflating that bitch, and I get in the car later it feels like I have a damn log on my spine. I deflate again and it's ok. Wanna trade cars?

Quasimodem · 07-01-2009, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HermesRider

Damn, I was just about to post to the opposite tune! I am constantly deflating that bitch, and I get in the car later it feels like I have a damn log on my spine. I deflate again and it's ok. Wanna trade cars?

No, but if the seat is Saddle Brown, we have a deal.

HermesRider · 07-01-2009, 08:08 PM

Nah. Coral red.

I was beginning to wonder if the memory retained the lumbar setting. So I deflated, memorized the seat, and it seems to be better now anyway. Maybe all just in my mind though.

bulldog_yyc · 07-01-2009, 08:10 PM

once I mess with it, it feels uncomfortable, so I just leave it completely off

cronus · 07-01-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HermesRider

Nah. Coral red.

I was beginning to wonder if the memory retained the lumbar setting. So I deflated, memorized the seat, and it seems to be better now anyway. Maybe all just in my mind though.

It's all in your mind.. Memory doesn't retain lumbar or side-bolster settings.

Sounds like the OP's air bladder is leaking.

balance · 07-02-2009, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satakal

that sounds abnormal. I predict a visit to the dealer is in your future.

lol wtf

Quant · 07-08-2009, 11:16 AM

I have the same problem with my lumbar support. I drive will fully inflated lumbar, park for a few hours or overnight in my garage, and when I come back, it halfway gone. I highlighted it to the dealer at the last visit, and they didn't know if it was normal with their cars or not.

I wasn't satisfied with their answer, but since I change the lumbar from fully deflated to fully inflated at least once in my 50 minute commute, I wasn't really worried about their inability to address the issue. Basically, I don't mind re-inflating the lumbar setting as I would be changing it anyways.

07-01-2009, 06:51 PM	#1
Quasimodem Colonel 147 Rep 2,383 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335d US [0.00]	Lumbar Support Goes Away I first noticed that whatever my lumbar support setting is when I leave my car, it is always gone when I get back in it later. Now I noticed that on longer drives I have to reinflate the lumbar support as it is gone in about an hour of driving. Anybody else had these problems? Is this normal?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-01-2009, 06:55 PM	#2
satakal Major 95 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: e46 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: socal iTrader: (2)	that sounds abnormal. I predict a visit to the dealer is in your future.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-01-2009, 07:36 PM	#3
HermesRider Captain 56 Rep 974 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Damn, I was just about to post to the opposite tune! I am constantly deflating that bitch, and I get in the car later it feels like I have a damn log on my spine. I deflate again and it's ok. Wanna trade cars?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-01-2009, 08:08 PM	#5
HermesRider Captain 56 Rep 974 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Nah. Coral red. I was beginning to wonder if the memory retained the lumbar setting. So I deflated, memorized the seat, and it seems to be better now anyway. Maybe all just in my mind though.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-01-2009, 08:10 PM	#6
bulldog_yyc Major General 130 Rep 5,040 Posts Drives: GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work iTrader: (28)	once I mess with it, it feels uncomfortable, so I just leave it completely off
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-08-2009, 11:16 AM	#9
Quant New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 335i Cab 2008 Space Grey Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem with my lumbar support. I drive will fully inflated lumbar, park for a few hours or overnight in my garage, and when I come back, it halfway gone. I highlighted it to the dealer at the last visit, and they didn't know if it was normal with their cars or not. I wasn't satisfied with their answer, but since I change the lumbar from fully deflated to fully inflated at least once in my 50 minute commute, I wasn't really worried about their inability to address the issue. Basically, I don't mind re-inflating the lumbar setting as I would be changing it anyways.
	Appreciate 0 Quote