Electric seat removal

Gil1813 · Post by **Gil1813** » Thu Dec 07, 2023 3:18 pm

Hi all,

Any help would be much appreciated with the problem I'm currently trying to sort
Currently trying to sort the passenger electric seat which is stuck in it's furthest position backwards, the tilt and seat height all work ok but not the forward and back movement, when trying the switch I can hear a faint click but no movement.
Fuse's all ok
I can remove the front bolts but not the rear ones to remove the seats
Thanks

bigwinn · Post by **bigwinn** » Thu Dec 07, 2023 4:26 pm

Hi matey

Worth having a search on here there was a chap with the same predicament as yours about 6 months back

It wasn’t pretty…

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Thu Dec 07, 2023 4:31 pm

If the issue is the switch, is there any way to remove it and hotwire to run the motor?

Gil1813 · Post by **Gil1813** » Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:14 pm

bigwinn wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2023 4:26 pm Hi matey

Worth having a search on here there was a chap with the same predicament as yours about 6 months back

It wasn’t pretty…

I tried a few searches on here to try and find a similar or solution to it but not seen that one, I have another look and see if I can find it
Thanks

Gil1813 · Post by **Gil1813** » Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:17 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2023 4:31 pm If the issue is the switch, is there any way to remove it and hotwire to run the motor?

With the click of the motor would that not show power in the switch or could I be missing something?
Thanks

colb · Post by **colb** » Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:26 pm

If you can see the motor try giving it a good tap with a small hammer or largish spanner to see if it can be shocked into life, could be the brushes inside are stuck.

Umfaan · Post by **Umfaan** » Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:38 pm

Where you located?

Umfaan · Post by **Umfaan** » Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:43 pm

I Have a Electric heated seat available if you need in Black.

bigwinn · Post by **bigwinn** » Thu Dec 07, 2023 6:05 pm

viewtopic.php?t=139515&hilit=Seat+stuck

Manual but you’ll have the same issues

colb · Post by **colb** » Thu Dec 07, 2023 6:34 pm

Two part video on Youtube showing seat removal if its jammed, rather a long two part and the state of his car is somewhat tired!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PasPcFAW2yk

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Thu Dec 07, 2023 7:14 pm

Gil1813 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:17 pm
enuff_zed wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2023 4:31 pm If the issue is the switch, is there any way to remove it and hotwire to run the motor?
With the click of the motor would that not show power in the switch or could I be missing something?
Thanks

Yes, but I didn't know where you meant you were hearing a click.

Gil1813 · Post by **Gil1813** » Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:01 am

Thanks everyone,

Hopefully will get a few hours in the garage this weekend to have a go at all the ideas suggested.
Umfaan unfortunately seats are red but thanks for the offer..
I'll start with the easier options and move on although the video option looks an absolute pig of a job.
I'll update as I go so hopefully will help others in the future, these forums are a absolute godsend.

Thanks again

TOMGREEN413 · Post by **TOMGREEN413** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:01 am

Hope it goes well for you....Good luck Sir

Gil1813 · Post by **Gil1813** » Sun Dec 17, 2023 11:33 am

Had a couple of hours at the seat yesterday but to no avail, my next option is looking like the video option, I'm seriously thinking about cutting it out and finding a replacement to go back.
I'm now finding other issues as I go, had a few fault codes on my scanner, abs and DSC related after doing a bit more digging to my horror someone previously has blanked out both abs and traction lights behind the cluster.

some people are just absolute.
Anyway I'll keep hopefully ticking the jobs off with the help of you guys.
Thanks.

TOMGREEN413 · Post by **TOMGREEN413** » Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:04 am

blanked up warning lights!!! Absolute Tom foolery...

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