Honda Civic Seat Massage Failure: Owners Seek Solutions

I had a similar issue with my 2006 Honda Accord diesel last month. The massage function died completely, and I initially thought it was just the switch too. At the garage, they diagnosed it as a faulty connection between the control module and the seat motor. The wiring harness had worn out due to constant seat movement, and some cables were barely making contact. The fix required replacing the wiring harness and reconnecting the plug properly. It wasn't a major mechanical issue, but since they had to remove the seat to access everything, it took a few hours to complete. While they had the seat out, they also checked the motor itself, which was fortunately still good. Based on my experience, I'd suggest getting it properly diagnosed before assuming it's just the switch. These massage systems have several components that could fail, and proper diagnosis will save you time and headache.

Hey, thanks for sharing that info about the wiring harness issue on your Accord! It sounds pretty similar to what I'm experiencing with my Civic. Just wondering, do you remember roughly how much you ended up paying for the whole repair? Also, has everything been working smoothly since they fixed it? It's really helpful to know what to expect before I take mine in.

Hey there! Just wanted to follow up on your questions. After getting the repair done, I'm happy to report that my massage function has been working perfectly, not a single problem since! The total bill came to 95€ for fixing the cable connection and faulty plug. Honestly, it was worth every penny because they did a thorough job. Initially, they thought it was just the switch like I mentioned before, but once they got in there, they found the real culprit was the worn-out connection. It's been about three weeks now since the repair, and the massage feature works just as good as new. The seats adjust smoothly, and the massage function kicks in right away when I press the switch. Trust me, if your Civic is showing similar symptoms, it's worth getting it checked out properly. The repair wasn't nearly as expensive or complicated as I'd initially feared. Hope this helps with your decision!

Thanks so much for all the helpful details! I actually went ahead and got my Civic checked out yesterday. Funny enough, my issue turned out to be quite different from yours. The mechanic found that some debris had gotten stuck in the massage mechanism, causing it to jam completely. They had to take apart the seat back to clean it out and lubricate everything properly. The whole thing cost me about 120 bucks, but that included a full inspection of the entire seat system. The mechanic also showed me how to properly maintain it to prevent future issues. Been testing it out since yesterday, and wow, what a difference! The massage function is actually working better than it has in months. Really appreciate everyone's input, it gave me the confidence to get it checked out instead of just living with a broken feature. Definitely a good reminder that similar symptoms don't always mean the same problem!