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BarryG
Member Since: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Eire
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Guys ,
Those with cloth seats , and baggy seat covers that are covered under TSB LA501-031
"A customer may report a conern that the cloth cover of one of both of the front seats has
become baggy and creased across the center portion towards the back of the seat cushion"
Is this the same problem as what I could only describe as a "sinking seat" , Like as if the
springs are gone. I had the pleaseure of being driven home the other night in my own
Disco (I was wasted  ) ) and I noticed that the pasanger seat was a lot
better (more support) .
Any one else with this problem , as I recall something about it on this site before.
is there a another TSB for this .
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 6th Jul 2007 4:30 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Barry, i had this problem on my drivers leather seat.
[think there's a couple of pics in my gallery].
I raised this with LR dealer and when it was in for service, they sorted it.
need to take some 'after' pics and post. I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 6th Jul 2007 4:35 pm |
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BarryG
Member Since: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Eire
Posts: 1333
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Same as that Ron (your pics) except in poor man's cloth and not flash git leather. 
Its going in on Tuedsay for a service so hope they will fix it.
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| 6th Jul 2007 4:44 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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I would describe "sinking seat" as the other seat problem, whereby the seat hieght adjuster mechanism wont hold its position. I've had both these fixed on my S model. New seat mechanics, and new seat cushions (both drivers and passengers), as the seat foam/fabric is a different shape, with more side support. You can tell they are different, as the "fixed" ones have a diagonal set of stitching in both side bolsters, which the originals didnt have.
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| 6th Jul 2007 4:44 pm |
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BarryG
Member Since: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Eire
Posts: 1333
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Thanks Alan.
Do you know if there is a TSB on this (other seat problem) ?
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| 6th Jul 2007 4:49 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
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Barry, hope this helps!
Land Rover GTR Technical Service Bulletin No.LA501-031 issued on 02 October 2006 refers.
Quote:
A customer may report a concern that the cloth cover of one or both of the front seats has become baggy and creased across the center portion towards the back of the seat cushion.
Cause: The seat cushion cover is secured to the cushion foam by two rows of securing rings on the first and second panels, but in order to accommodate the seat heater mat, none are installed at the rear of the cushion, which can lead to the above complaint. A revised cushion design incorporating a different seat heater mat (where installed) allows the cover to be secured to the cushion in the critical area.
Action: Should a customer express concern regarding the above, refer to the Service Procedure detailed in this bulletin to renew both front seat cushion covers. I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 6th Jul 2007 5:02 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10299
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Barry
yes there is. I believe there are 3 seat TSB's, one for the mechanism, one for the baggy fabric/refits clips, and one for the new seat foams& fabric.
Dont know what they are though, I think it was TFC who got the numbers for me.
Alan Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 6th Jul 2007 9:05 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
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Had my fabric covers replaced (well, I'm half way through it, but that's another story) and the reason for changing was just the wrinkled up covers.
Have to say the seat felt more comfortable (more padded) afterwards though. Disco 5 HSE Lux
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| 6th Jul 2007 9:26 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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ronp,
My leather went the same way. Dealer said they would fix as there is a TSB. But after removing seats relised the replacement covers were cloth. Wrong TSB they won't ix the leather. How did you get them to fix yours, is there a different TSB? “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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| 7th Jul 2007 1:48 am |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
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CaverD3
I just called at the dealer, got hold of the service manager and took him out to have a look.
I also complained that I was now suffering from lower back pain because of this.
And in comparison with the passenger seat, it shouldn't go like that over the relatively short time.
He agreed and sorted it when D3 was in for service, but they did have it for two days. I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 7th Jul 2007 9:08 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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I'm not aware of any TSB's applying to leather seats in a similar way to the cloth base problem  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 7th Jul 2007 9:28 am |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
Posts: 5173
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Good work ..... noticed this on mine but didn't think it was an " issue".
I'll be printing the TSB above
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| 7th Jul 2007 11:06 pm |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
Posts: 5173
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Barry , if poss can you post a pic of your seat so I can compare.I realise Ronp's is leather but would like a cloth comparison.Cloth on my motor is beige (Alapaca?)
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| 7th Jul 2007 11:09 pm |
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BarryG
Member Since: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Eire
Posts: 1333
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Discowex wrote:Barry , if poss can you post a pic of your seat so I can compare.I realise Ronp's is leather but would like a cloth comparison.Cloth on my motor is beige (Alapaca?)
Will do .. pop me a Pm with your email address I have the TSB as a pdf (Slimer gave it to me before ) ) and I'll forward.
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| 8th Jul 2007 12:21 pm |
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buzz
Member Since: 19 May 2006
Location: lancashire
Posts: 585
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dicowex
there are a couple of saggy seat photos in my gallery
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| 8th Jul 2007 2:10 pm |
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