2004 BMW 530 HEATED SEATS BURNING

2004 BMW 530
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D4NNY
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Electrical problem
2004 BMW 530 Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 55000 miles
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THE DRIVER HEATED SEAT HAS BURNED THE LEATHER THE SIZE OF A 5 PENNY PIECE.
CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHAT IS CAUSING THIS.
Mar 7, 2008 at 5:19 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The seat heaters are stuck on all the time. There is a bulletin from BMW on this and should be a recall issue meaning you shouldn't have to pay for the repairs.
Mar 7, 2008 at 10:00 AM
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SAFEDRIVER213
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get it recalled asap!

i dont really get the allure of heated seats, it seems unnecessary. well i live in a sunny area, so maybe thats why. but, wow, must be a hot seat!!
Oct 23, 2008 at 6:30 PM
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