Member Since: 12 Apr 2010
Location: Herts
Posts: 132
Manual Seat Adjustment Losing Height Setting
I thought I was going mad at first, but my drivers seat in my Manual Seat XS model is definately losing the height setting.
I'll pump it up a couple of times whilst in the car, I've not noticed it dropping while driving but just may not have noticed. If left unoccupied and parked for a while the steat seems to revert back to the lowest position
I'm also not criminally obese (approx 14 stone) so don't believe it just can't take my weight
All the manual seats do this if you knock the handle with your bum on the way in or out. Land Rover's fix is :-
yes - sticky backed plastic!
Your dealer can supply - but it only works until it gets knocked off. Some folk jam the handle up with a bit of wood.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
9th Jun 2010 10:05 am
MeanDorris
Member Since: 12 Apr 2010
Location: Herts
Posts: 132
Thanks for the reply Navigator.
I think the design is slightly different on the D4, seems maybe a bit hard to bump it, but that may be the case.
I checked it was still up after getting out of the car this morning and I'll check before getting back in tonight, that should tell for sure.
Ha, don't think much of the "fix" Think would rather just check and adjust each time if that's the best LR can come up with
I think all the bit of foam does is draw my attention to not sliding onto the seat. So next time it falls off it's not going back - I'll fix on a red sticker instead and see how well that works.
I do have side steps and they do help with not having to "dreep" when getting out.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
9th Jun 2010 2:52 pm
MeanDorris
Member Since: 12 Apr 2010
Location: Herts
Posts: 132
LOL
I've just ordered a set of side steps from Slimer on these forums so that may help then
9th Jun 2010 4:20 pm
Dexter
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 1391
Quote:
"dreep"
Great expression - takes me back 30 years or so
9th Jun 2010 4:56 pm
MeanDorris
Member Since: 12 Apr 2010
Location: Herts
Posts: 132
Yep, you are absolutely right, it was my fat a**e knocking the lever on the way out, oh well, at least I know and can deal with it, so thanks.
10th Jun 2010 9:19 am
Dorko
Member Since: 07 Apr 2010
Location: Perth
Posts: 60
I have had this problem with my seat. Gone back so many times now. They replaced the base, now they are goign to replace the height thing.
Such a annoying issue, lets hope they get it right now!
DorkoDorko
19th Dec 2010 10:51 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
given that they never fixed it on the D3 what do you think? Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
19th Dec 2010 4:03 pm
character
Member Since: 01 Jan 2008
Location: wiltshire
Posts: 5781
ditto even after new seat base under warranty some 2 years ago,
19th Dec 2010 5:43 pm
ljason286
Member Since: 11 Dec 2007
Location: Barham
Posts: 174
I have the same fault with my drivers seat
I called the dealer and there is a warranty recall if someone has this issue to change the seat base
Yes had it done and its a lot better
19th Dec 2010 5:52 pm
Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
Posts: 8491
Member Since: 15 Aug 2006
Location: Dublin
Posts: 76
JUST SAW THIs while looking for info on D4 heated seats, and although i am a bit late with a response - i had same problem on Disco 3. LR eventually replaced it with a motorised height adjustment. it is a known problem with the hydraulic actuators. I am sure the D4 qualifies for replacement too. You just have to ask the right question.
It is a safety issue if the seat were to collapse completely and you are distracted.2007 MY Irish spec S+ TDV6
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