Plastic covers breaking off electric seat rails...

drednik · 08-21-2005, 10:12 PM

Has anyone noticed the plastic covers at the ends of the rails for the electric seats? In the past 3 months, I've found some bits of plastic lying around the car, and was puzzled. Today, I finally noticed that some rails were covered by plastic while others weren't. It seems that these plastic covers broke or fell off in my E90. Has this happened to anyone else? Seems like shoddy craftmanship. I was a bit disappointed with BMW.

UCe90 · 08-22-2005, 01:06 AM

Notice one of them missing (front left driver rail end cap), and had the dealer replace under warranty.

UncleWede · 08-22-2005, 02:02 PM

I've lost a couple of them from the non-electric version. Haven't done anything to date about it but throw them away when found on the floor.

xcalibr · 09-13-2005, 05:37 PM

Yes, happened to me too --only one on the driver's side. Probably popped off when I pushed the seat too far back? They don't appear to serve any purpose anyway, so I'm not really bothered by it.

UncleWede · 09-14-2005, 12:30 PM

I think they are a "safety" device. I have been known to bleed all over the carpet after brushing a rail in other vehicles. The inside edge where the seat moves is/can become razor sharp.

BMRu4ia · 09-14-2005, 01:15 PM

mine broke off the rear when passengers get out of the vehicle-accidently stepping on it. :mad:

castleking · 09-20-2005, 03:14 PM

I found mine on the mat the day after I picked up my baby.
They seem to be as much use as a chocolate tea pot!

BMRu4ia · 10-11-2005, 01:42 PM

I just took mine to SF BMW, and they said that it wasn't covered under any warranty. Their going to get back to me on the part price. Man , can you believe that! :mad: I'll try another BMW dealer. They told me the reason was because it probably broke off when i put in an aftermarket carpet mat.

. Lame excuse.

northerncalguy · 10-11-2005, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BMRu4ia

I just took mine to SF BMW, and they said that it wasn't covered under any warranty. Their going to get back to me on the part price. Man , can you believe that! :mad: I'll try another BMW dealer. They told me the reason was because it probably boke off when i put in an aftermarket carpet mat.

. Lame exucse.

Are they f***ing serious? Tell the SF dudes to chill out. The part probably costs 20 cents and if I were you, I'd get myself into a showroom car and show them how easy it is to take of, demonstrating that you do not need to have aftermarket carpets to do it. Bunch of chumps.

chris · 10-11-2005, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by northerncalguy

Are they f***ing serious? Tell the SF dudes to chill out. The part probably costs 20 cents and if I were you, I'd get myself into a showroom car and show them how easy it is to take of, demonstrating that you do not need to have aftermarket carpets to do it. Bunch of chumps.

agreed!

BMRu4ia · 10-11-2005, 02:31 PM

Ill just give them a poor rating when I get a follow-up call from BMW. 2 thumbs down.

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I'd hate to say this, but if I were driving a Lexus, they would handle it differently. Not that ilexus can come close to a "3" in performace

It's still the Ultimate Driving Machine.

Scott Carpenter · 10-11-2005, 03:34 PM

The parts are made poorly but thats no reson to gave them 2 thumbs down. thats how they get paid,

BMRu4ia · 10-11-2005, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tape

The parts are made poorly but thats no reson to gave them 2 thumbs down. thats how they get paid,

yeah , you're probably right, but that's still no excuse to blame the customer for the breakage. That means it's in their best interest to cover their butt. oh well, can't win em all.

E90 · 10-12-2005, 08:28 AM

I noticed today that on both side of the seats ( non electric) they were broken.Poorly made is my judgement.I have to go to the dealer ask for new ones.

e90driver · 10-28-2005, 12:14 PM

Mine broke off one by one until one day I decided to glue them back together and reinstall them, they are a pain to put back one but it's been 2 months and no more breaks... then again I might be more careful when cleaning and vacuuming.

db17k · 10-28-2005, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BMRu4ia

yeah , you're probably right, but that's still no excuse to blame the customer for the breakage. That means it's in their best interest to cover their butt. oh well, can't win em all.

hmmm, yes. . indeed. being a car salesman must suck.

silverado · 10-29-2005, 12:04 AM

Mine on the passenger side were knocked out by my daughter in no time flat. It was hard to take in the early days of having the car, but I can see that there is no way these flimsy things are going to stay there over any real length of time. Oh well.

db17k · 10-29-2005, 03:54 AM

Any of you have pictures of the seats with the plastic knocked off? i'd like to see how it looks, to judge whether or not this is an eye sore.

Twitch · 11-13-2005, 12:48 PM

They should really make these out of rubber or something. It's going to keep breaking as they are very out in the open.

Pyrat 2 · 11-13-2005, 01:21 PM

Yes mine had (past tense) been falling off. I know it's a kluge but I simply added a piece of black electrical tape to hold them on. No problems since and you can't see the tape as it's a perfect match.

David328M-Sport · 11-17-2005, 11:05 PM

they really do seem like a no brainer afterthought. not good.

connermd · 11-18-2005, 01:16 AM

Mine broke too. If anyone figures out what purpose they serve please post.

08-21-2005, 10:12 PM	#1
drednik Private 15 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mississauga iTrader: (0)	Plastic covers breaking off electric seat rails... Has anyone noticed the plastic covers at the ends of the rails for the electric seats? In the past 3 months, I've found some bits of plastic lying around the car, and was puzzled. Today, I finally noticed that some rails were covered by plastic while others weren't. It seems that these plastic covers broke or fell off in my E90. Has this happened to anyone else? Seems like shoddy craftmanship. I was a bit disappointed with BMW.
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08-22-2005, 01:06 AM	#2
UCe90 New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2006 325i White Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Notice one of them missing (front left driver rail end cap), and had the dealer replace under warranty.
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08-22-2005, 02:02 PM	#3
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18452 Rep 9,428 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	I've lost a couple of them from the non-electric version. Haven't done anything to date about it but throw them away when found on the floor.
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09-13-2005, 05:37 PM	#4
xcalibr First Lieutenant 18 Rep 370 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 E90 325xi [0.00]	Yes, happened to me too --only one on the driver's side. Probably popped off when I pushed the seat too far back? They don't appear to serve any purpose anyway, so I'm not really bothered by it.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18452 Rep 9,428 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	I think they are a "safety" device. I have been known to bleed all over the carpet after brushing a rail in other vehicles. The inside edge where the seat moves is/can become razor sharp.
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09-14-2005, 01:15 PM	#6
BMRu4ia Private First Class 29 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 28i VR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Foster City iTrader: (0)	mine broke off the rear when passengers get out of the vehicle-accidently stepping on it. :mad: Last edited by BMRu4ia; 10-12-2005 at 10:43 AM..
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09-20-2005, 03:14 PM	#7
castleking Enlisted Member 5 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Msport 2006 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Red Rose County UK iTrader: (0)	I found mine on the mat the day after I picked up my baby. They seem to be as much use as a chocolate tea pot!
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10-11-2005, 01:42 PM	#8
BMRu4ia Private First Class 29 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 28i VR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Foster City iTrader: (0)	I just took mine to SF BMW, and they said that it wasn't covered under any warranty. Their going to get back to me on the part price. Man , can you believe that! :mad: I'll try another BMW dealer. They told me the reason was because it probably broke off when i put in an aftermarket carpet mat. . Lame excuse. Last edited by BMRu4ia; 10-11-2005 at 02:41 PM..
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BMRu4ia Private First Class 29 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 28i VR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Foster City iTrader: (0)	Ill just give them a poor rating when I get a follow-up call from BMW. 2 thumbs down. . I'd hate to say this, but if I were driving a Lexus, they would handle it differently. Not that ilexus can come close to a "3" in performace It's still the Ultimate Driving Machine.
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10-11-2005, 03:34 PM	#12
Scott Carpenter BMW Employee 14 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ft Lauderdale iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325I [0.00] 2003 Cadillac Escalade [0.00]	The parts are made poorly but thats no reson to gave them 2 thumbs down. thats how they get paid,
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10-12-2005, 08:28 AM	#14
E90 Bemuri 3 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2013/320i AxDrive Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Finland H:ki iTrader: (0)	I noticed today that on both side of the seats ( non electric) they were broken.Poorly made is my judgement.I have to go to the dealer ask for new ones. __________________ Alpine Weiss 320i,(man)sport package,17"Breyton Inspiration wheels,through load system,proff radio,hifi speakers,bi-xenons,auto air-condition,alarm,light package,pdc,rainsensor,cruise control,cup holders,heated seats,headlamp washers,tinted windows rear,Ac-Schnitzer aluminium pedals.
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10-28-2005, 12:14 PM	#15
e90driver Lieutenant 14 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	glued Mine broke off one by one until one day I decided to glue them back together and reinstall them, they are a pain to put back one but it's been 2 months and no more breaks... then again I might be more careful when cleaning and vacuuming. __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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10-29-2005, 12:04 AM	#17
silverado Captain 291 Rep 874 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Mine on the passenger side were knocked out by my daughter in no time flat. It was hard to take in the early days of having the car, but I can see that there is no way these flimsy things are going to stay there over any real length of time. Oh well. __________________ 2018 F87 M2 \| LBB \| Executive \| Moon Roof \| Apple CarPlay [2018 F22 M240 (sold) ; 2015 F22 M235i (sold); 2006 E90 330i (sold); 1983 E30 Coupe 320i (sold)]
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11-13-2005, 12:48 PM	#19
Twitch Enlisted Member 8 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada iTrader: (0)	They should really make these out of rubber or something. It's going to keep breaking as they are very out in the open.
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