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Mentat · 07-17-2012, 04:53 PM

I had ventilated seats on my Mercedes ML, Nissan 370z Roadster, Jaguar XKR, Range Rover and now on my X6m.

I can make a comparison...

1. The purpose of the ventilation is NOT to get you cool, but to not sweat and have a wet shirt.
2. if you feel an Icy breeze, go a level lower, as this is not good for your lombar area.
3. It depends on the temperature of the car.
If you let 10min the engine + seat ventilation running, you will see that the seat is cool.
That is because the air ca flow when you are not on the seat, obstructing the way.

On the Z, the ventilation was used like a blower for heat or cool and it was brutal, but it was a convertible and the temperature with the top off can be extreme.
See the system here.

On the usual cars, the seat fans are not powerful.

RR and Jag are the faintest systems, ML & X6 are medium, and Nissan 370z Roadster was the extremist...

BTW black leather, no ventilation and sunny days = hell!

morgandc · 07-17-2012, 09:10 PM

When I first picked mine up I was dissapointed that they were not more aggressive, having lived with them a few day now I would not give them up

Side note, my wife turned them off because they were "too cool".

The main way to notice is to sit in them for awhile, them put your hand between you and your seat. The seat is nowhere near body temp.

-Dwight

Jess///M · 07-17-2012, 09:36 PM

The air temp is adjustable on my X6 via the iDrive. It blows cool on the cool setting for me. I like it.

Medihummer · 07-18-2012, 08:53 AM

the manual says you should not fart in the ventilated seats maybe that is the problem

bradh2238 · 07-18-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Medihummer

the manual says you should not fart in the ventilated seats maybe that is the problem

That's awesome. What does it say about the ventilated holes if your diaper busts?

AndreyATC · 07-18-2012, 02:01 PM

For those of you who complain, could you check your settings in iDrive?

doug_999 · 07-18-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AndreyATC

For those of you who complain, could you check your settings in iDrive?

Um, I could but that's the setting for the regular ventilation I believe. The air from the seats is not temperature adjustable as far as I know (it is just air and whatever the car temp is, that's what you get).

AndreyATC · 07-18-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by doug_999

Um, I could but that's the setting for the regular ventilation I believe. The air from the seats is not temperature adjustable as far as I know (it is just air and whatever the car temp is, that's what you get).

I dont know Doug,
As soon as i turned this dial to red, i immediately felt raise in the temp

It was 98F today at lunch time, i really enjoyed this wonderful feature

bradh2238 · 07-18-2012, 08:43 PM

I asked a number of different ADs and all said the same thing to me, the only way to change the temp in the seats was to change the temp in the car. I sat in a number of cars and tried to see if I could feel a change, or if I could do anything to speed up the cooling down of the seats. Nothing. My guess is, everyone that thinks they are controlling the temp on these is feeling some sort of placebo effect.

fabro · 07-19-2012, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medihummer

the manual says you should not fart in the ventilated seats maybe that is the problem

Um, I think the manual uses the term "flatulence', not fart.

CMBeamerM5 · 07-19-2012, 03:14 PM

I too question the benefit of the vent seats. I have brought my X5M back to the dealership twice and both time received the same response that they are working.

I have even tried them when the outside temp is over 95 degrees, and don't feel any cooling effect, but what feels like the seat getting hotter.

Maybe that is why they call them vented seats...not cooling seats.

So, I my opinion, they are worthless.

skim175 · 07-20-2012, 11:22 AM

Mine is working fine. I can feel it from bottom and back. Since I am not too tall, I can sense cool air on my neck too. I really like this feature so that my shirts or pants wouldn't stick to the seat.

Lucabratsi · 07-31-2012, 06:28 PM

Hello,
Just got back from my service, and the ventilated seats are functioning according to specs. The service guy I know personally, so the info is correct.
If the car is baking in the sun and you turn on the vents, the fans will pump out heat stored in the seat. They only use cabin air from the bottom thus do not have any cooling capability from any settings in Idrive. Too bad they couldnt just add a small vent tube from the rear air conditioner vents. Oh well.
Luv the M,
Cheers,

ottoblotto · 07-31-2012, 10:42 PM

Dont have it in the X5, but I have it in my Lincoln and when you turn it on, you can almost instantly feel the cooling. (Beige int) Awesome feature and it will be in our next X5... The test drive mule had it and it worked well (Black int). But on both you can definitely hear the fans going.

mike998b · 08-21-2012, 05:26 PM

X5'ers, I checked the web for a solution and found a great little trick on the Lexus site. They simply redirected cooling air from a vent under the front seat towards the intake of the fan for the ventilated seat. This vent normally directs air to the rear seat passenger's feet. Has anyone tried something like this on their X5?

Have a look at the pics at the site below.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-s...ts-easy-6.html

I have been in the market for a used X5. I tried the excellent cooled seats in the Infiniti so when I tested an X5 I was very disappointed with the performance of the ventilated seats. The vehicle had been in the sun all day and just blew hot air through the seat for the entire test drive.
I understand what the problem is regarding the ambient air temp and the heat of the seat itself after the car has been in the sun a while.

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mike998b · 08-24-2012, 04:17 PM

bump.

mike998b · 09-25-2012, 11:10 AM

Bump.

mike998b · 10-11-2012, 04:40 PM

Nobody?

doug_999 · 10-13-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mike998b

X5'ers, I checked the web for a solution and found a great little trick on the Lexus site. They simply redirected cooling air from a vent under the front seat towards the intake of the fan for the ventilated seat. This vent normally directs air to the rear seat passenger's feet. Has anyone tried something like this on their X5?

Have a look at the pics at the site below.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-s...ts-easy-6.html

The vent on the X5/X6 is directly under the seat (not at the back) and has a lip that points the air upwards.

The pictures are with my seat moved all the way forward. The lip could be a little bigger (another 1/4 inch?) but that is about it - there is no clearance.

This does beg the question that if you have cool air coming out of the LOWER vents as AndreyATC showed, you SHOULD have cooler seats.

ricosan · 10-15-2012, 10:38 AM

When I turn mine on, I can hear a noise behind my neck and if I put my hand there I can feel a faint breeze. As for as being a useful tool to keep you comfortable, it scores a zero.

ricosan

rios0311 · 10-18-2012, 09:38 AM

I've had them on a Lexus IS250 and on an Infiniti FX50. My Hybrid X6 did not come with these, although it has almost every other option. I was surprised at the omission.

07-18-2012, 02:01 PM	#28
AndreyATC The Rocket Drives: 2012 X6M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near NYC Posts: 1,381 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E92 335i coupe [4.50] 2012 BMW X6M [3.86]	For those of you who complain, could you check your settings in iDrive? Attached Images __________________ 2012 X6M AW/Silverstone II Full Leather/Driver Assistance/HUD/Active ventilated seat/Rear Climate/Cold Weather/Premium Sound/BMW Apps/Soft Close/Side-top-rear Cams/Comfort Seats/3 Seats/Keyless

07-19-2012, 03:14 PM	#33
CMBeamerM5 Enlisted Member Drives: 2002 M5, 2010 M3 & 2010 X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	I too question the benefit of the vent seats. I have brought my X5M back to the dealership twice and both time received the same response that they are working. I have even tried them when the outside temp is over 95 degrees, and don't feel any cooling effect, but what feels like the seat getting hotter. Maybe that is why they call them vented seats...not cooling seats. So, I my opinion, they are worthless. __________________ 2002 BMW E39 M5 : Evolve Alpha-N Stage 3 Tune, Evolve Headers and 200 Cell HF Cats, Bilstein PSS9 Coilover Suspension, Eihach Front and Rear Anti Sway Bars, SuperSprint Exhaust, X-Pipe, 19" BBS LM's, CAI, ACS Splitters, Icelink iPod, Valentine V1 Hardwired. 2010 BMW E92 M3 : Stock...for now. 2010 BMW E70 X5M: Stock.

07-31-2012, 10:42 PM	#36
ottoblotto Suddenly, Drives: A Wild M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Appears! Posts: 998 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 BMW X5 [0.00] 2011.75 BMW M3 E90 [5.00]	Dont have it in the X5, but I have it in my Lincoln and when you turn it on, you can almost instantly feel the cooling. (Beige int) Awesome feature and it will be in our next X5... The test drive mule had it and it worked well (Black int). But on both you can definitely hear the fans going. __________________ "With great power comes great responsibility." -El-Superbeasto

08-21-2012, 05:26 PM	#37
mike998b Registered Drives: Silver E46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Possible ventilatied seat fix? X5'ers, I checked the web for a solution and found a great little trick on the Lexus site. They simply redirected cooling air from a vent under the front seat towards the intake of the fan for the ventilated seat. This vent normally directs air to the rear seat passenger's feet. Has anyone tried something like this on their X5? Have a look at the pics at the site below. http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-s...ts-easy-6.html I have been in the market for a used X5. I tried the excellent cooled seats in the Infiniti so when I tested an X5 I was very disappointed with the performance of the ventilated seats. The vehicle had been in the sun all day and just blew hot air through the seat for the entire test drive. I understand what the problem is regarding the ambient air temp and the heat of the seat itself after the car has been in the sun a while.

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07-17-2012, 04:53 PM	#23
Mentat New Member Drives: RR SC 5.0 & BMW X6M Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bucharest Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	I had ventilated seats on my Mercedes ML, Nissan 370z Roadster, Jaguar XKR, Range Rover and now on my X6m. I can make a comparison... 1. The purpose of the ventilation is NOT to get you cool, but to not sweat and have a wet shirt. 2. if you feel an Icy breeze, go a level lower, as this is not good for your lombar area. 3. It depends on the temperature of the car. If you let 10min the engine + seat ventilation running, you will see that the seat is cool. That is because the air ca flow when you are not on the seat, obstructing the way. On the Z, the ventilation was used like a blower for heat or cool and it was brutal, but it was a convertible and the temperature with the top off can be extreme. See the system here. On the usual cars, the seat fans are not powerful. RR and Jag are the faintest systems, ML & X6 are medium, and Nissan 370z Roadster was the extremist... BTW black leather, no ventilation and sunny days = hell!

07-17-2012, 09:10 PM	#24
morgandc Enlisted Member Drives: X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Eastern Wa Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	When I first picked mine up I was dissapointed that they were not more aggressive, having lived with them a few day now I would not give them up Side note, my wife turned them off because they were "too cool". The main way to notice is to sit in them for awhile, them put your hand between you and your seat. The seat is nowhere near body temp. -Dwight

07-17-2012, 09:36 PM	#25
Jess///M Private First Class Drives: 2012 X6M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Posts: 126 iTrader: (0)	The air temp is adjustable on my X6 via the iDrive. It blows cool on the cool setting for me. I like it.

07-18-2012, 08:53 AM	#26
Medihummer New Member Drives: X6m 50d Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	the manual says you should not fart in the ventilated seats maybe that is the problem

07-18-2012, 08:43 PM	#31
bradh2238 Private First Class Drives: 2013 BMW X6 M Join Date: May 2012 Location: Denver Posts: 103 iTrader: (0)	I asked a number of different ADs and all said the same thing to me, the only way to change the temp in the seats was to change the temp in the car. I sat in a number of cars and tried to see if I could feel a change, or if I could do anything to speed up the cooling down of the seats. Nothing. My guess is, everyone that thinks they are controlling the temp on these is feeling some sort of placebo effect.

07-20-2012, 11:22 AM	#34
skim175 Enlisted Member Drives: X6M Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	Mine is working fine. I can feel it from bottom and back. Since I am not too tall, I can sense cool air on my neck too. I really like this feature so that my shirts or pants wouldn't stick to the seat.

07-31-2012, 06:28 PM	#35
Lucabratsi Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 X6M Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 49 iTrader: (0)	Hello, Just got back from my service, and the ventilated seats are functioning according to specs. The service guy I know personally, so the info is correct. If the car is baking in the sun and you turn on the vents, the fans will pump out heat stored in the seat. They only use cabin air from the bottom thus do not have any cooling capability from any settings in Idrive. Too bad they couldnt just add a small vent tube from the rear air conditioner vents. Oh well. Luv the M, Cheers,

08-24-2012, 04:17 PM	#38
mike998b Registered Drives: Silver E46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	bump.

09-25-2012, 11:10 AM	#39
mike998b Registered Drives: Silver E46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Bump.

10-11-2012, 04:40 PM	#40
mike998b Registered Drives: Silver E46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Nobody?

10-15-2012, 10:38 AM	#42
ricosan Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 X6 50i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North Florida Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	When I turn mine on, I can hear a noise behind my neck and if I put my hand there I can feel a faint breeze. As for as being a useful tool to keep you comfortable, it scores a zero. ricosan

10-18-2012, 09:38 AM	#43
rios0311 Private First Class Drives: 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 113 iTrader: (1)	I've had them on a Lexus IS250 and on an Infiniti FX50. My Hybrid X6 did not come with these, although it has almost every other option. I was surprised at the omission.