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saggy seat covers
booked the d3 in for another replacement head unit (still intermitantly keeping hold of cd's). while i was there i mentioned what i thought was an unusally saggy cover on the drivers seat. i was then told that there was a TSB stating that both front seat covers should be replaced on customer complaint. mine is ebony cloth but not sure if it applies across the whole range.
buzzGone.......but not forgotten
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30th Oct 2006 9:58 am
PeanutBob
Member Since: 24 Oct 2006
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 669
Re: saggy seat covers
buzz wrote:
booked the d3 in for another replacement head unit (still intermitantly keeping hold of cd's). while i was there i mentioned what i thought was an unusally saggy cover on the drivers seat. i was then told that there was a TSB stating that both front seat covers should be replaced on customer complaint. mine is ebony cloth but not sure if it applies across the whole range.
buzz
I came across someone several month ago who has a business specialising in interior trim for cars. He said that he has busy with warranty work from Land Rover replacing cloth seat trim.
30th Oct 2006 10:26 am
JakobVels
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Copenhagen
Posts: 223
Re: saggy seat covers
buzz wrote:
... i mentioned what i thought was an unusally saggy cover on the drivers seat
Got a picture ?
I think my 2 month old drivers seat is beginning to look a little bad on the flat piece right under where i put my a.. towards backrest
Cheers
Jakob
30th Oct 2006 2:03 pm
buzz
Member Since: 19 May 2006
Location: lancashire
Posts: 585
Re: saggy seat covers
Got a picture??
Cheers
Jakob[/quote]
put some pics in my galleryGone.......but not forgotten
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30th Oct 2006 5:23 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Location: Bramhall
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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.
"Should a customer express concern" is the key here, if you don't ask you won't get.
30th Oct 2006 5:30 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
Great timimg. I was looking at mine today and decided to mention the baggy material when it next goes to the dealer. The side cushion also seems to have collapsed above the height adjuster lever. There is a sharp piece of plastic there which seems to cut into the seat cloth. I try to ease my rrse over it when getting in and out, just in case it's me that's the problem !2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
30th Oct 2006 7:13 pm
JakobVels
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Copenhagen
Posts: 223
Thanks for the pics buzz - looks exactly like where my seats are going - not as bad as yours yet though, but mine are only 2 mths old an has done <3000 km.
Thanks Gareth - i will quote LA501-031 when going in on yhe 14th to have my paint defect issues sorted.
Cheers
Jakob
30th Oct 2006 8:00 pm
buzz
Member Since: 19 May 2006
Location: lancashire
Posts: 585
jakob
mine is only 4 months old and its been like that since day 1
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31st Oct 2006 6:27 am
B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Posts: 3005
Can anyone advise me about the VIN ranges for this TSB, as my car also is showing this problem although it is only 2 months old.
31st Oct 2006 1:07 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Location: Bramhall
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I'll have a look later. On my pda now and it won't load GTR
31st Oct 2006 1:09 pm
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
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Vin range: 5A300167 Onwards
31st Oct 2006 1:59 pm
B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
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Thanks for that, now to contact the Dealer.
31st Oct 2006 2:08 pm
DN D3 Decade
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
Posts: 2294
Mine has same problem, mentioning it to dealer when it goes in for 1st service, soon. Thanks for tsb / vin no. info.
6th Nov 2006 1:50 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Anyone got a pic of how saggy these covers are??
6th Nov 2006 1:51 pm
DN D3 Decade
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