Driver Seat Lumbar

[drstan]

I have an 06 LR3 with the manual lumnbar adjustment which has been checked and is working properly. My problem is that even with it backed off all the way I still have too much lumbar in the lower back. It gets me about belt height and after a while my lower back gets very sore. Has anyone else had this problem and if so how did you resolve it. I have had both the bottom seat cushion and the back cushion replaced. Has anyone had the back cushion modified? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Learth]

Where is the manual lumbar adjustment? I have an '06 but did think there was a lumbar adjustment. Please let me know! Thanks.

 

[roverman]

I have the opposite problem, no support at all. Maybe we should switch seats
Learth, on the '05 anyway, it's a twist knob on the left side of the seat back.

 

[mustbeaudi]

Also was no adjustment of any sort in my former HSE 2006. I added a power OEM style unit from a Tier 1 vendor's retail distributor. LR added back power lumber in 07, I think.

FWIW and for the record, very nice, two heat, **** and back, OEM grade, aftermarket seat heaters also exist from this source at affordable prices. A friend just ordered one yet to install, though. No affiliation here, but I can pass along the phone/web site.

 

[jjvd21]

I also don't have enough support from my 05 HSE. I had a loaner 08 with the electronic lumbar support and it was like night and day - so much better! I'm wondering if its something that can be retro-fitted. Sorry to hijack the thread but it got me thinking.

 

[mustbeaudi]

A good automotive upholstery shop can add or subtract padding from places, including lumbar areas or headrests. This effectively changes the range of your adjustment. I suggest you locate the closest Manheim or Adesa auction site, then ask for a lead. Alternatively, ask a large car dealer for their interiors/upholstery shop. Even my Audi/LR/Porsche shop uses an outside vendor 10 miles away.

 

[Mhaise57]

So there is an aftermarket upgrade from manual to power? I have an 05 SE and on long trips an improvement would be nice.

 

[mustbeaudi]

There's an aftermarket kit for power, but it's not an upgrade. It goes where there is nothing, no lumbar, not where there is power. If you have OEM LR manual (or power) from factory and you need more support then you add padding. If you have nothing, no lumbar from factory, you either add manual or power aftermarket to the seat.