Driver's seat adjustable lumbar issue.

I have a deflated adjustable lumbar unit. Has anybody dealt with this as to why and is it repairable or does the whole unit need to be replaced?

Thanks for any help!

[Gr1m]

lol people actually use that?

[Oldsnut]

If you have back problems it helps a lot Gr1m.

[antichrysler]

Originally Posted by Gr1m

lol people actually use that?

it was a selling point to me... helps promote good posture

[rustyballs_69]

Originally Posted by AleroGLS_00/04

I have a deflated adjustable lumbar unit. Has anybody dealt with this as to why and is it repairable or does the whole unit need to be replaced?

Thanks for any help!

I looked but couldn't find anything on just replacing the lumbar unit. I would look on ebay or junk yard for a whole seat.

Originally Posted by oldsnut

If you have back problems it helps a lot Gr1m.

Exactly! We senior folks need all the assistance we can get. I will probably go
ahead and do some disassembly and find out what my problem is. I could
decide to go non-adjustable and stuff a pillow in it when I re-assemble it.

'Mr. Dude'

[ptrudel]

that musta been a fancy and pricey option...i never even heard of that

[antichrysler]

Originally Posted by ptrudel

that musta been a fancy and pricey option...i never even heard of that

I thought all Aleros have it. If you check the front of your drivers seat there should be a black dial you turn.

Also, I don't think there's much that could go wrong with it. I have no idea how it goes together but once you take it apart it shouldn't be too bad to fix. Personally if it was completely broken I'd just buy a new seat. They can't be expensive if you go to an auto wrecker.

[ptrudel]

as far as i know, i dont have no dials down there...mine's a GX tho, so probly doesn't have it

[teflone]

its not a bag that inflates.

its a turn screw that pulls the lumbar into your back..

Maybe its past the threads?

Maybe all you have to do is push on the lumbar part of the seat, and turn the dial to retract the lumbar...

Worked for my friend once in his gls..

[sofa]

mine broken to along with the power seat stuck all the way up

[billytheman1188]

Originally Posted by sofa

mine broken to along with the power seat stuck all the way up

LMFAO i can see this dude driving the alero with his head touching the roof. hahaha

[teflone]

Originally Posted by sofa

mine broken to along with the power seat stuck all the way up

So your the guy driving his alero with your head through the sunroof!

whats broken ? the motor ? switch ?

I once was vacuming underneath my seat, and I pulled a plug out..

power seats werent working until I put the plug back in snug..


Just puff puff pass a little more, and you'll sink right down bro..

Originally Posted by teflone

its not a bag that inflates.

its a turn screw that pulls the lumbar into your back..

Maybe its past the threads?

Maybe all you have to do is push on the lumbar part of the seat, and turn the dial to retract the lumbar...

Worked for my friend once in his gls..

Well this may narrow it down to a mechanical issue. Mine is broken in the
retracted position, however.

I'll check it out. Thanks teflone!

[antichrysler]

Originally Posted by sofa

mine broken to along with the power seat stuck all the way up

lmao... i quote a wise philosopher "i pity da foo"

I have lumbar support again! I pulled up the seat-back covering and there is a
plastic rib-cage shaped plate, on a wire frame, that the adjustable cable
bends toward the seat front. The plastic had cracked at the mounting hole
where the cable was attached allowing the knob end to slip through. I won't
bore everyone with the repair details but feel free to contact me for any information.

Sure was cheaper than a new seat.


'Mr. Dude'

[pawzbear]

hahaha thats funny sofa..

but yeh i have that in my GL..its not a fancy option