Topic: My Electric Seat Is Stuck!! Help (Read 5489 times)

Jim · « **on:** 26 August 2006, 19:29:53 »

Can anyone help my passenger electric seat has stuck in the full extended rear position, the height and tilt still work it's the back and forward that don't, can it be moved manually,I've checked all the connection's

tunnie · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 August 2006, 19:38:28 »

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Can anyone help my passenger electric seat has stuck in the full extended rear position, the height and tilt still work it's the back and forward that don't, can it be moved manually,I've checked all the connection's

Could have gone to far and got stuck, you should have a bar in the boot kit which has a square tip.

You can stick it in the back of the motor one closest the gearbox and rotate it, it will very slowly move the seat forward.

Also if you can strip down the button assembley, check the actual switch is making a good connection

Hillper · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 August 2006, 20:06:42 »

It may start to work when you wind it forward a bit.

Otherwise, it's a case of checking for voltage on the connectors, and motor terminals.

If was mine, I would suspect 'Werther blockage' in the runner.

Jim · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 August 2006, 20:14:56 »

Cheers Guys, I'II give it a go in the morning and report back

Liam · « **Reply #4 on:** 26 August 2006, 22:53:56 »

Mine did this once. Sitting on the seat wiggling whilst massaging the buttons soon sorted it out.

Liam

Hillper · « **Reply #5 on:** 27 August 2006, 00:08:08 »

And how did you fix the seat?

Kev · « **Reply #6 on:** 27 August 2006, 00:34:15 »

Hope it works or that'll be another on my 'Jobs Pending' list.

Jim · « **Reply #7 on:** 27 August 2006, 00:38:14 »

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Hope it works or that'll be another on my 'Jobs Pending' list.

Aye

Agemo · « **Reply #8 on:** 27 August 2006, 22:59:20 »

WOAH!!! What bar??? I don't have one, any chance of a pic? Please!

tunnie · « **Reply #9 on:** 27 August 2006, 23:04:00 »

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WOAH!!! What bar??? I don't have one, any chance of a pic? Please!

Err mines in the 3.0 and its dark outside

I can get a piccy tomorrow, its a thin bar with the jack kit.... it looks like an allen key ish... hard to decribe.

I'll get a piccy for you tommorow... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Agemo · « **Reply #10 on:** 27 August 2006, 23:23:56 »

Thanks Tunnie, I would appreciate that, no rush. I must have one, it can go with the rest of the "must haves" that I never have used. (fuse puller, wheel stud remover, radio removal tool, dust cap tool from a Vectra)

TheBoy · « **Reply #11 on:** 28 August 2006, 10:05:24 »

Its a small crank handle, about 4" long, though I'm sure Tunnie will have a piccie soon (ie, when the lazy git gets up

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tunnie · « **Reply #12 on:** 28 August 2006, 10:35:36 »

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Its a small crank handle, about 4" long, though I'm sure Tunnie will have a piccie soon (ie, when the lazy git gets up )

Ha! Look see 10.35. Reasonable time!

- Piccy will be up soon

tunnie · « **Reply #13 on:** 28 August 2006, 11:37:32 »

What you need is this:

Looking at the seat (ie looking towards the back of the car) insert the sqaure end of the bar into the motor on the right hand side.

Turn it clockwise to bring the seat forward, and anti-clock to push it back. It will move very very slowly, takes about 50 turns to bring it about an inch! But fix on one point of the seat and you will see it slowly moving...

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #14 on:** 28 August 2006, 12:43:49 »

Carpet could do with a bit of a vacuum Tunnie

tunnie · « **Reply #15 on:** 28 August 2006, 13:04:12 »

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Carpet could do with a bit of a vacuum Tunnie

Aye, it needs a good clean

Jim · « **Reply #16 on:** 28 August 2006, 15:08:44 »

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What you need is this:

Looking at the seat (ie looking towards the back of the car) insert the sqaure end of the bar into the motor on the right hand side.

Turn it clockwise to bring the seat forward, and anti-clock to push it back. It will move very very slowly, takes about 50 turns to bring it about an inch! But fix on one point of the seat and you will see it slowly moving...

Thank you very Much for all the help on this, cheers

Kev · « **Reply #17 on:** 28 August 2006, 15:16:06 »

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Carpet could do with a bit of a vacuum Tunnie

Aye, it needs a good clean

You've been busy...

As long as it's looking good from the outside, that's half the battle. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

nixoro · « **Reply #18 on:** 29 August 2006, 12:25:35 »

Unfortunately I dont have one of those winder jobbies can they be bought from vx.

Tezray · « **Reply #19 on:** 29 August 2006, 12:29:01 »

I don't suppose it'll shift by using a bit of brute force and having the button pushed to take it forward? There's nothing obstructing it is there?

TheBoy · « **Reply #20 on:** 29 August 2006, 12:36:57 »

Can you file down a bit of metal so it has the square bit on, and put in electric screwdriver?

nixoro · « **Reply #21 on:** 29 August 2006, 12:37:39 »

Would a socket set extension bar possibly fit in the square slot, maybe worth ago.

TheBoy · « **Reply #22 on:** 29 August 2006, 12:40:01 »

its a small square (or is it hex, can't remember) - 3mm maybe...

nixoro · « **Reply #23 on:** 29 August 2006, 12:45:23 »

Try jamming a straight screwdriver bit in the slot and use a drill should speed up the winding process it may work.

Jim · « **Reply #24 on:** 30 August 2006, 14:07:23 »

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What you need is this:

Looking at the seat (ie looking towards the back of the car) insert the sqaure end of the bar into the motor on the right hand side.

Turn it clockwise to bring the seat forward, and anti-clock to push it back. It will move very very slowly, takes about 50 turns to bring it about an inch! But fix on one point of the seat and you will see it slowly moving...

Reference this part, I didn't have it in my vehicle tool kit so went to my local Vauxhall Dealer and purchesed one for, wait for it £1.90 including VAT, part No 90491814 Handle, Crank, Front Seat (For Emergency Use Only)

Hillper · « **Reply #25 on:** 30 August 2006, 15:23:39 »

Emergency use.

Tunnie "Oh dear God, we've exceded the handling capabilities of the car on this tight bend. We're going to crash!"

Tunnies mate. "It's OK, I have the seat winding tool"

TheBoy · « **Reply #26 on:** 30 August 2006, 15:24:46 »

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Emergency use.

Tunnie "Oh dear God, we've exceded the handling capabilities of the car on this tight bend. We're going to crash!"

Tunnies mate. "It's OK, I have the seat winding tool"

Only Tunnie alledgedly drives like AA

Jim · « **Reply #27 on:** 30 August 2006, 15:26:52 »

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Emergency use.

Tunnie "Oh dear God, we've exceded the handling capabilities of the car on this tight bend. We're going to crash!"

Tunnies mate. "It's OK, I have the seat winding tool"

Only Tunnie alledgedly drives like AA

Very Good Lads'

That's what it says on the item description at vx dealer

Timbuk · « **Reply #28 on:** 30 August 2006, 16:51:33 »

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Emergency use.

Tunnie "Oh dear God, we've exceded the handling capabilities of the car on this tight bend. We're going to crash!"

Tunnies mate. "It's OK, I have the seat winding tool"

Class

Jim · « **Reply #29 on:** 30 August 2006, 17:09:56 »

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Emergency use.

Tunnie "Oh dear God, we've exceded the handling capabilities of the car on this tight bend. We're going to crash!"

Tunnies mate. "It's OK, I have the seat winding tool"

Class

Have you ever wished that you never sayed something and kept your mouth shut!!! [smiley=laugh.gif]

Timbuk · « **Reply #30 on:** 30 August 2006, 17:15:31 »

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Emergency use.

Tunnie "Oh dear God, we've exceded the handling capabilities of the car on this tight bend. We're going to crash!"

Tunnies mate. "It's OK, I have the seat winding tool"

Class
Have you ever wished that you never sayed something and kept your mouth shut!!! [smiley=laugh.gif]

Keeps the world turning though

tunnie · « **Reply #31 on:** 30 August 2006, 17:29:28 »

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Emergency use.

Tunnie "Oh dear God, we've exceded the handling capabilities of the car on this tight bend. We're going to crash!"

Tunnies mate. "It's OK, I have the seat winding tool"

Only Tunnie alledgedly drives like AA

Has AA ever overtaken 3 cars, and ended up doing 90mph in a 60 zone?

Ok did't exactly get there as quick as a V6 would, but it was fairly quick.....

Jim · « **Reply #32 on:** 30 August 2006, 18:02:21 »

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Emergency use.

Tunnie "Oh dear God, we've exceded the handling capabilities of the car on this tight bend. We're going to crash!"

Tunnies mate. "It's OK, I have the seat winding tool"

Class
Have you ever wished that you never sayed something and kept your mouth shut!!! [smiley=laugh.gif]

Keeps the world turning though

True, True

Timbuk · « **Reply #33 on:** 30 August 2006, 18:25:36 »

Try this on the runners

(Emergency use only of course)

Kev · « **Reply #34 on:** 30 August 2006, 20:25:45 »

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Only Tunnie alledgedly drives like AA

Doing doughnuts in the Co-op car park.

Jim · « **Reply #35 on:** 30 August 2006, 20:36:05 »

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Only Tunnie alledgedly drives like AA
Doing doughnuts in the Co-op car park.

Eating Donut more like it

omega22 · « **Reply #36 on:** 30 August 2006, 20:58:34 »

I had this problem - discovered 2 x £1 coins had fallen out of a pocket and stuck in the runners preventing the seat from moving. It was awkward getting them out, couldn't see them at first but eventually managed to ping them out with a long screwdriver. Best check carefully before dismantling further.

hotel21 · « **Reply #37 on:** 30 August 2006, 23:35:34 »

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I had this problem - discovered 2 x £1 coins had fallen out of a pocket and stuck in the runners preventing the seat from moving. It was awkward getting them out, couldn't see them at first but eventually managed to ping them out with a long screwdriver. Best check carefully before dismantling further.

Surprised they never hit the back of your head on the way out of your pooch, being an Aberdonian Loon... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

TheBoy · « **Reply #38 on:** 31 August 2006, 09:12:41 »

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Has AA ever overtaken 3 cars, and ended up doing 90mph in a 60 zone?

You young rebels

tunnie · « **Reply #39 on:** 31 August 2006, 10:26:01 »

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Has AA ever overtaken 3 cars, and ended up doing 90mph in a 60 zone?
You young rebels

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #40 on:** 01 September 2006, 19:29:46 »

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Emergency use.

Tunnie "Oh dear God, we've exceded the handling capabilities of the car on this tight bend. We're going to crash!"

Tunnies mate. "It's OK, I have the seat winding tool"

Only Tunnie alledgedly drives like AA

Has AA ever overtaken 3 cars, and ended up doing 90mph in a 60 zone?

Ok did't exactly get there as quick as a V6 would, but it was fairly quick.....

AA has never been over 45mph and that was in the middle lane of a motorway...apparently :-/

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #41 on:** 01 September 2006, 19:32:27 »

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Only Tunnie alledgedly drives like AA
Doing doughnuts in the Co-op car park.
Eating Donut more like it

Jim · « **Reply #42 on:** 02 September 2006, 09:24:57 »

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