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MiniVerde · Jul 1st, 2004, 12:48 AM

I'm on my second set of seat backs in the five months I've had Verde. Initially the service department fixed the originals, but my service rep didn't like how they turned out - so he ordered new ones. Got the new ones about five or six weeks ago.

Over the past weekend I was motoring and noticed the Px seat back had popped off - and no one had been in that seat for at least a week (except for my 50 pound lab). I tried pushing/tapping it back on to no avail. And the worst part is it makes my Mini look so crappy! It looks like a cheap, badly made... (dare I use the word?)... a CAR! Blah!

My Dx seat back is fine, it's just the darn Px at this point. Ugh. Guess it's time for another trip to the service department. My check engine light has begun to come on again so there are two reasons to be without Verde for a day or so.

Anyone else experience the seat back issue?

P.S. Forgive me if this has been covered before - still new and not sure how to use the "search" feature.

sequence · Jul 1st, 2004, 02:57 AM

Is "Verde" a MC or a MCS?

lespurgeon · Jul 1st, 2004, 03:01 AM

Copper based on the photo. Er... Cooper.

SoggyCornFlakes · Jul 1st, 2004, 08:54 AM

back to the dealer with it - if they cant fix it then they need to replace the seat it self

chris4817 · Jul 1st, 2004, 09:04 AM

I think you may be just unlucky. I had the same problem too and had the seat back replaced on the passenger seat. Fingers crossed, it has been OK since.

Leccy_Blue · Jul 1st, 2004, 09:16 AM

Had the same problem too.

Took it to the dealer and they replaced it, it's been fine since

LB.

Jupiter · Jul 1st, 2004, 07:09 PM

Me too - passenger side only. Mini only doing seat backs with nets now so also had the drivers seat done to match - under warranty.

djpk1978 · Jul 2nd, 2004, 01:09 AM

Hi, my MINI passenger seat back popped off sometime today but looking at these posts, is this an 04 problem?

MiniVerde · Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by djpk1978

Hi, my MINI passenger seat back popped off sometime today but looking at these posts, is this an 04 problem?

Hmm... could be! Mine is still hanging off - it's worse than the original issue, too. I pushed the Px seat all the way back so that the seat back is pushed up by the back seat. It'll have to do for now.

djpk1978 · Jul 2nd, 2004, 01:24 PM

Well right now only the center side clip is whats hanging off of my passenger seat. So its not too bad yet. I am going to call the dealership in a bit, but this would be an odd problem if it just affects the 04's, but if thats the worst of the problems I would much rather have this.

MiniVerde · Jul 2nd, 2004, 03:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by djpk1978

Well right now only the center side clip is whats hanging off of my passenger seat. So its not too bad yet. I am going to call the dealership in a bit, but this would be an odd problem if it just affects the 04's, but if thats the worst of the problems I would much rather have this.

I agree whole heartedly!

ChilliSteve · Jul 2nd, 2004, 04:34 PM

the back of my passenger seat keeps coming off too! I have an appointment with the dealer on tuesday to get it resolved.

Steve

djpk1978 · Jul 2nd, 2004, 05:35 PM

I have my appointment for Thursday so they can sort it out, and see what parts need ordered. I am glad this post was up, cause I thought I dont want to be the first and only one with this problem. I tried looking at mine with out disturbing the side of the seat that is still connected and I cant seem to figure out what exactly is wrong, but thats what a warrenty is for. Well I'll let you know what the doctor says on Thursday. Thanks all

carpe_mcs85 · Jul 6th, 2004, 12:51 AM

Ahhh Mine Started Coming Off Today!! Uuuugh

Jul 1st, 2004, 12:48 AM	#1
MiniVerde A mighty Mini good time Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Coast of CT Local Time: 07:27 PM Posts: 200 Offline	Help - seat backs keep popping off! I'm on my second set of seat backs in the five months I've had Verde. Initially the service department fixed the originals, but my service rep didn't like how they turned out - so he ordered new ones. Got the new ones about five or six weeks ago. Over the past weekend I was motoring and noticed the Px seat back had popped off - and no one had been in that seat for at least a week (except for my 50 pound lab). I tried pushing/tapping it back on to no avail. And the worst part is it makes my Mini look so crappy! It looks like a cheap, badly made... (dare I use the word?)... a CAR! Blah! My Dx seat back is fine, it's just the darn Px at this point. Ugh. Guess it's time for another trip to the service department. My check engine light has begun to come on again so there are two reasons to be without Verde for a day or so. Anyone else experience the seat back issue? P.S. Forgive me if this has been covered before - still new and not sure how to use the "search" feature.

Jul 1st, 2004, 02:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
sequence No Steenkin Preevileeg Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Makin' Killer Tacos Local Time: 04:27 PM Posts: 662 Offline	Clarify PLZ Is "Verde" a MC or a MCS?

Jul 1st, 2004, 08:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 12:27 AM Posts: 33,018 Offline	back to the dealer with it - if they cant fix it then they need to replace the seat it self Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Jul 1st, 2004, 07:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jupiter MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 11:27 PM Posts: 51 Offline	Me too - passenger side only. Mini only doing seat backs with nets now so also had the drivers seat done to match - under warranty. Last edited by Jupiter : Jul 2nd, 2004 at 05:25 PM.

Jul 2nd, 2004, 01:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
djpk1978 DjK Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pittsburgh PA USA Local Time: 07:27 PM Posts: 70 Offline	Hi, my MINI passenger seat back popped off sometime today but looking at these posts, is this an 04 problem? 2004 MINI Cooper, Red and White bonnet stripes, Cold Weather Package

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Jul 1st, 2004, 03:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
lespurgeon Off changing a nappy... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: HI, USA Local Time: 01:27 PM Posts: 1,067 Offline	Copper based on the photo. Er... Cooper.

Jul 1st, 2004, 09:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
chris4817 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 12:27 AM Posts: 34 Offline	I think you may be just unlucky. I had the same problem too and had the seat back replaced on the passenger seat. Fingers crossed, it has been OK since.

Jul 1st, 2004, 09:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Leccy_Blue MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 11:27 PM Posts: 878 Offline	Had the same problem too. Took it to the dealer and they replaced it, it's been fine since LB.

Jul 2nd, 2004, 10:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
MiniVerde A mighty Mini good time Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Coast of CT Local Time: 07:27 PM Posts: 200 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by djpk1978 Hi, my MINI passenger seat back popped off sometime today but looking at these posts, is this an 04 problem? Hmm... could be! Mine is still hanging off - it's worse than the original issue, too. I pushed the Px seat all the way back so that the seat back is pushed up by the back seat. It'll have to do for now.

Jul 2nd, 2004, 01:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
djpk1978 DjK Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pittsburgh PA USA Local Time: 07:27 PM Posts: 70 Offline	Well right now only the center side clip is whats hanging off of my passenger seat. So its not too bad yet. I am going to call the dealership in a bit, but this would be an odd problem if it just affects the 04's, but if thats the worst of the problems I would much rather have this. 2004 MINI Cooper, Red and White bonnet stripes, Cold Weather Package

Jul 2nd, 2004, 03:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
MiniVerde A mighty Mini good time Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Coast of CT Local Time: 07:27 PM Posts: 200 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by djpk1978 Well right now only the center side clip is whats hanging off of my passenger seat. So its not too bad yet. I am going to call the dealership in a bit, but this would be an odd problem if it just affects the 04's, but if thats the worst of the problems I would much rather have this. I agree whole heartedly!

Jul 2nd, 2004, 04:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
ChilliSteve MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Local Time: 06:27 PM Posts: 298 Offline	the back of my passenger seat keeps coming off too! I have an appointment with the dealer on tuesday to get it resolved. Steve

Jul 2nd, 2004, 05:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
djpk1978 DjK Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pittsburgh PA USA Local Time: 07:27 PM Posts: 70 Offline	I have my appointment for Thursday so they can sort it out, and see what parts need ordered. I am glad this post was up, cause I thought I dont want to be the first and only one with this problem. I tried looking at mine with out disturbing the side of the seat that is still connected and I cant seem to figure out what exactly is wrong, but thats what a warrenty is for. Well I'll let you know what the doctor says on Thursday. Thanks all 2004 MINI Cooper, Red and White bonnet stripes, Cold Weather Package

Jul 6th, 2004, 12:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
carpe_mcs85 MINI2 Brazilian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Local Time: 11:27 PM Posts: 66 Offline	Ahhh Mine Started Coming Off Today!! Uuuugh So close, yet so far... premium,sport,h/k,rear fogs,dimming mirror,rain sensing wipers,3 spoke MFSW Yeah Baby

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