lumbar support issue

timo27 · 09-25-2009, 04:57 PM

Hey all (IV and V'ers anyway) -

My lumbar support has developed an "issue" that I'm not sure is a problem or merely an undesirable characteristic. It makes "scrunching" noises, and seems to move forward in steps--this is unlike other power (or manual adjustable) L-supports I know. At the very least, it sounds cheap; worse, it makes me wonder if the mechanism might fail (at, for example, 36,007 miles..)

Anyone else notice this on theirs? Do you find it bothersome? Do you think it is any indication of later trouble, i.e. should I complain about it now rather than wait? I'd rather not have anyone tearing up the seat if it isn't necessary, but this is the sole reason I bought the IV. Thanks for your opinions.

Tim

ggood · 09-26-2009, 12:15 AM

No scrunching here. I think you're the first to report anything like this. Congratulations!

Seriously, sounds like something's out of whack. I would have it looked at. It's probably an easy fix and will be under warranty.

09-25-2009, 04:57 PM	#1
timo27 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 78 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: N/A Thanks: 24 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 0	lumbar support issue Hey all (IV and V'ers anyway) - My lumbar support has developed an "issue" that I'm not sure is a problem or merely an undesirable characteristic. It makes "scrunching" noises, and seems to move forward in steps--this is unlike other power (or manual adjustable) L-supports I know. At the very least, it sounds cheap; worse, it makes me wonder if the mechanism might fail (at, for example, 36,007 miles..) Anyone else notice this on theirs? Do you find it bothersome? Do you think it is any indication of later trouble, i.e. should I complain about it now rather than wait? I'd rather not have anyone tearing up the seat if it isn't necessary, but this is the sole reason I bought the IV. Thanks for your opinions. Tim

09-26-2009, 12:15 AM	#2
ggood ggood Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,290 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 69 Thanked 163 Times in 112 Posts Friends: 6	Re: lumbar support issue No scrunching here. I think you're the first to report anything like this. Congratulations! Seriously, sounds like something's out of whack. I would have it looked at. It's probably an easy fix and will be under warranty.

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