[acerboo]

does anyone know if a car without factory lumbar support will be wired to take replacement seats with thanks

[E92Fan]

Originally Posted by acerboo

does anyone know if a car without factory lumbar support will be wired to take replacement seats with thanks

If the original car has electric seats, then yes the car is already wired. The lumbar support is not connected to any part of the car's electronic memory - it only takes a power feed from the seat module.

You can retrofit the lumbar support to the standard electric seats - the seat covers come off very easily and it's just the installation of the lordosis pad and the pump underneath.

[toxicnerve]

Originally Posted by E92Fan

If the original car has electric seats, then yes the car is already wired. The lumbar support is not connected to any part of the car's electronic memory - it only takes a power feed from the seat module.

You can retrofit the lumbar support to the standard electric seats - the seat covers come off very easily and it's just the installation of the lordosis pad and the pump underneath.

Sweet!

I could be convinced to do this, lumbar support was an option I wanted, sadly the car I ended up buying doesn't have it.

I assume the switch-gear/controller also needs installing.

Any idea how much the whole lot is? Also is for driver's side only or drivers and passengers side?

As you say it only takes power, I assume no coding is required?

[acerboo]

Originally Posted by E92Fan

If the original car has electric seats, then yes the car is already wired. The lumbar support is not connected to any part of the car's electronic memory - it only takes a power feed from the seat module.

You can retrofit the lumbar support to the standard electric seats - the seat covers come off very easily and it's just the installation of the lordosis pad and the pump underneath.

thanks for that, has made my day! the wiring for the seat heaters is another matter and expensive!

i found the seats on ebay and even if you only want the lumbar support it may be cheaper to buy seats with them alredy fitted. there is a thread under lumbar support retrofit for an e46 as a guide but the parts i suspect will be expensive, the cost for retrofitting the seat heaters is prohibitive.

[RichJ]

Does anybody know what a stealer would charge to retrofit lumbar support on sport seat? Is it worth it?

[Jon D]

Originally Posted by E92Fan

If the original car has electric seats, then yes the car is already wired. The lumbar support is not connected to any part of the car's electronic memory - it only takes a power feed from the seat module.

You can retrofit the lumbar support to the standard electric seats - the seat covers come off very easily and it's just the installation of the lordosis pad and the pump underneath.

When I bought my AUC '08 E92 M Sport in May last year I enquired about this option. They checked the vehicle S/N and informed me that it would not be possible.
Seemed odd to me at the time as I have full electric sport seats and the blanked hole for the switch is there, but I took the service manager's word for it on the basis that he'd presumably have been happy to take my money were it feasible.
I've learnt to live without it, but there are times on long drives when I would dearly love to have a lumbar support, so if you know something the dealer didn't, I'd really appreciate any detailed info you might have - thanks.

[RichJ]

Both bought our AU cars at the same time in the same colour and pretty well same spec!!! Only difference is that mine is petrol!! Happy days. If i enquire at the dealers will let you know of any outcome. Cheers

[RichJ]

My stealer has to strip down my driver's seat to change the side bolster and i asked about retro fitting lumbar support to a sports seat and they say it can't be done. Can anyone categorically confirm it can de done? cheers

[- Paul -]

Originally Posted by Rich Jones

My stealer has to strip down my driver's seat to change the side bolster and i asked about retro fitting lumbar support to a sports seat and they say it can't be done. Can anyone categorically confirm it can de done? cheers

Originally Posted by E92Fan

If the original car has electric seats, then yes the car is already wired. The lumbar support is not connected to any part of the car's electronic memory - it only takes a power feed from the seat module.

You can retrofit the lumbar support to the standard electric seats - the seat covers come off very easily and it's just the installation of the lordosis pad and the pump underneath.

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[E92Fan]

Originally Posted by Rich Jones

My stealer has to strip down my driver's seat to change the side bolster and i asked about retro fitting lumbar support to a sports seat and they say it can't be done. Can anyone categorically confirm it can de done? cheers

Originally Posted by E92Fan

If the original car has electric seats, then yes the car is already wired. The lumbar support is not connected to any part of the car's electronic memory - it only takes a power feed from the seat module.

You can retrofit the lumbar support to the standard electric seats - the seat covers come off very easily and it's just the installation of the lordosis pad and the pump underneath.

Categorically, yes. It's been done on my neighbour's 335i MSport and will be done on my car in a few days time.

[BGM]

Originally Posted by E92Fan

Categorically, yes. It's been done on my neighbour's 335i MSport and will be done on my car in a few days time.

how much, what parts, and is it a DIY?

[RichJ]

Ok thanks guys that's great, does anyone know an approximate price?

[seamaster]

Any news on this as I would like to have some lumbar support in my 325d se fitted with m sport electric seats.

Thanks

[acerboo]

Originally Posted by seamaster

Any news on this as I would like to have some lumbar support in my 325d se fitted with m sport electric seats.

Thanks

mines done now but it is quite a lot of work dont know the cost of the parts but this can be confirmed by dealer. cost of stripping seat fitting the parts and replacing the seat covering is the big cost and will vary but a competant trimmer can do it

[seamaster]

Thanks for the reply, I`ll get some prices from the dealers