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      12-22-2017, 06:17 PM   #1
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is swapping seats plug and play?

i have the standard seats and was tossing the idea around of getting comfort seats. would they plug in direct? require coding?
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      12-22-2017, 07:34 PM   #2
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i have the standard seats and was tossing the idea around of getting comfort seats. would they plug in direct? require coding?
Features like lumbar support, side bolsters and other extra power adjustments only require power, no coding, so depending on the socket pins configuration may need to provide extra pins for power/ground (relatively easy)
However, things like ventilation will need coding and extra physical buttons/control module on dash panel
Physical seat removal isn't hard - just 4 torx bolts for seat base and couple seatbelt bolts
It's worth it imho as comfort seats are indeed more comfy especially for longer trips
Finding matching color seats in good condition and not for sky high price can be a pain
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      12-24-2017, 01:31 AM   #3
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I'd love to swap out my ventilated comfort seats for simply heated and see how much more comfortable they are
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i seen a place selling non-vented comfort seats for 2,000. seems a bit high, but i should be able to sell mine to offset the cost some. hmm...
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      12-24-2017, 08:19 AM   #5
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i seen a place selling non-vented comfort seats for 2,000. seems a bit high, but i should be able to sell mine to offset the cost some. hmm...
I haven't been able to find anything, I was considering replacing my crappy "sports" seats with the multi contour ones if only I could manage to come across one in the same color. Would you mind sharing where you found yours?
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Has anyone actually done this swap? I'm thinking of possibly passing my X5 to the wife and she wants more support as she's driving with sport seats in her 3-series now.
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      12-09-2018, 11:15 AM   #7
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Has anyone actually done this swap? I'm thinking of possibly passing my X5 to the wife and she wants more support as she's driving with sport seats in her 3-series now.
Hardest part is to find matching color, but the swap is possible.

Easiest would be to find just drivers seat of same color and without ventilation - in that case swap it yourself as there will be no coding required, just 4 torx bolts for seat. Literally just unbolt 4 torx bolts and unplug 1 socket under the seat. The seat runs about $900 (used in good condition), so it's not cheap.
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      01-08-2019, 06:19 AM   #8
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What about seat belt and airbag? In most of the offers for seats found on famous auction sites, seats come without airbag. is it easy to transfer the existing airbags to the new seats?
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Hardest part is to find matching color, but the swap is possible.

Easiest would be to find just drivers seat of same color and without ventilation - in that case swap it yourself as there will be no coding required, just 4 torx bolts for seat. Literally just unbolt 4 torx bolts and unplug 1 socket under the seat. The seat runs about $900 (used in good condition), so it's not cheap.
Hi,are You sure this i possible?There are different wiring and seat modules in sport seats and comfort seats.
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Hardest part is to find matching color, but the swap is possible.

Easiest would be to find just drivers seat of same color and without ventilation - in that case swap it yourself as there will be no coding required, just 4 torx bolts for seat. Literally just unbolt 4 torx bolts and unplug 1 socket under the seat. The seat runs about $900 (used in good condition), so it's not cheap.
Hi,are You sure this i possible?There are different wiring and seat modules in sport seats and comfort seats.
The modules are on the seat and it's just one cable that plugs in to power it I think is what he's saying.
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also disconnect the battery ground before unplugging any seat plugs. else you might get airbag (SRS) light on the dash
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If you dont have memory seat on passenger side there is some cabling involved,you need the canbus for example....
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i have fitted msports seats to my x5, passenger seats work without the heating. driver seat does not even move. any suggestions are welcome. not bothered about heating just need the motors to be working. driver seat is memory seat
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i have fitted msports seats to my x5, passenger seats work without the heating. driver seat does not even move. any suggestions are welcome. not bothered about heating just need the motors to be working. driver seat is memory seat
You need pinout for m-sport and non m-sport - they differ slightly. You are probably missing extra power pin for m-sport socket. If you can find color coded numbered pinout (table or picture) - you should be able to rewire. Everything should work, including heating.

Best way to do it is to get pinout from ISTA - there are ALL pinouts with photos and diagrams, everything is numbered and explained etc. Check the Maverik259 thread about ISTA and how to install it: https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1568962 I don't have ISTA, otherwise I would have posted m sport seat module wiring diagram. So you'll have to do some leg work. Or you can bring it to some reputable local auto electrician and he'll be able to wire it for you.
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i have fitted msports seats to my x5, passenger seats work without the heating. driver seat does not even move. any suggestions are welcome. not bothered about heating just need the motors to be working. driver seat is memory seat
Hey man did you manage to get your seat working. I have exactly the same issue. Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
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I'd like just the upgraded driver seat - same leather color and plug and play. Other than Ebay not sure where to find them....
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      04-07-2019, 03:27 PM   #18
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Hello, i have the standard seats too, i wanna know how expensive is the extra cable management i find f85 sport seats and i wann buy them, but first i want to know if its possible plug them.
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I have the standard leather dakota black seats and bought on famous auction site a pair of comfort seat in fantastic condition.
When i tried to remover the 4 bolts of the standard driver seat, it was quite difficult but succeeded for 3 of them. Remaining 4th was so hard that i damaged the bolt shape and the torx key does not fit in anymore. tried different way to extract the bolt without success.
Any idea how to remove it$? sounds like being glued with loctite¨!
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Try vise grips.
And how the heck did you mangle it so bad? Lol
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      06-30-2020, 03:43 PM   #21
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I try to make a mark i order to hammer the screw with a flat screwdriver and hammer. did not move at all ..
vise grips may not give me enough torque..
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Got access to a welder? Weld a nut on it.
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